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tire size with pug wheels and r&r transmission

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hello all

it has been a very long time since i have posted and i like the new format.

can some one tell me what is the maximum size tire that will fit under a unlifted 85 wagon with pug wheels??

also is it better to pull the engine when doing a tranny r&r or can i get it done from beneath the car. I simply dont remember these points and I am refurbishing my wagon

thanks for the help.

I run 185/70/14 on mine with only minor rubbing from the rear on bumps when the car is loaded. I wouldn't go any larger if you're not lifted.

My brother is running 195/60 R14s on his and he has no rubbing at all. However, he has not fully loaded it yet. Dunno, does two 100lb dogs in the back count as fully loaded? :lol:

hello all

also is it better to pull the engine when doing a tranny r&r or can i get it done from beneath the car. I simply dont remember these points and I am refurbishing my wagon

thanks for the help.

I don't know which is better but I just changed the tranny in my 82 GL wagon from underneath with no problems.

 

Bill

ea81 or ea82?

i think either way you could run 27s with a good bit of trimming and hammering on an ea81 with good suspension, or on an ea82, without much work at all.

ea81 or ea82?

i think either way you could run 27s with a good bit of trimming and hammering on an ea81 with good suspension, or on an ea82, without much work at all.

I agree; after seeing that 235/75 R15 (that's 28.9" tall) bolted on with that toyota rim (which as 3.5" back spacing) and it barely rubbed on anything... unlifted :slobber:
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Thank you all for the information.

 

I'm going with 13 inch rims and snow tires for now This is because Schwab does not have the tires i need in 14". the smallest is 29" tall and 6 ply...and my account is at schwab's

I think the plan is to lift 3" inches and convert to toyota wheels.

then wheels/tires is a non-issue. I will have this done before the snow flies here and then we can have some fun.

I parked this car in the barn for three years and loaned it out occasionally. I dusted it off last week when the gass prices forced my tonner flatbed off the road

I just love this subie-forgotten how much i prized this car.

If any one wants to come up here in the mountians to run the woods, this winter le me know.

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