[bheinen74]

update:
No go the Michelin X-Ice 215/60/16 on a RX-7 rim, will not work.

Original 97 tire is 215/55/16, and it is SO SO SO close to the front lower strut perch….well

add another 3.2%, and nope.

It actually did clear the strut lower, but, and a BIG BUT, it was only "credit card" clearance….that was with the wheel stationary.
so at speed on the Interstate, it would have elongated, and likely rubbed, not worth the risk

side note. These 215/60/16 are the same stock size as a Honda CR-V, first gen. And the Rx- 5x114.3 is same bolt pattern, so these wheels, and the tires, may find their way on a 99-01 CR-V if I can find one at auction worth saving.

lol my bid on a 99 or so CR-v this day was a losing bid. I want a 5spd, in white, but may have to go for auto if i plan to only have the thing for short term hard to sell a 5spd older car. reallyhard. alll people want is autos autocrap autotragic. I myself want the extra 5mpg I can get with a 5spd. but the later on selling may keep me away from that.

anyhow. the PS puked up a big spot on my garage floor. need orings and first guess, maybe hoses. maybe PS pump rebuild. I have to put 2k miles on this car in the next 2 weeks, will she do it. 200 miles per day RT for 10 days soon……..oh boy joy.