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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I ended up buying a pair of 14 inch wheels (with the same bolt pattern) and got Kumho 175/65 R 14s that stick out past the fender just a wee bit and have plenty of clearance. Found that getting replacements for the 13” wheel that came on my 2004 was a bit limiting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Didn’t go quite as big as you are suggesting. Don’t really notice any significant change in speedo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> silly_little_cars-bounces@lists.sillylittlecars.com [mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces@lists.sillylittlecars.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>goaliefergy1@aol.com<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 17, 2013 2:26 AM<br><b>To:</b> silly_little_cars@lists.sillylittlecars.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Silly Little Cars] Go-4 Q's: Wheels and Brakes & Suspension<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Has anyone put a larger pair of wheels on the rear of their Go-4? I found a pair of 15x7 Mazda wheels with the same bolt pattern and offset. I'm curious if they would stick out too far or not, if I get them I'd need to get 195/50r15 tires to keep the same stance and speedo reading. <br><a href="http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/155-80R13/195-50R15">http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/155-80R13/195-50R15</a><br><br>I like the idea of a slightly wider rear wheel for grip and stability, but not so keen on if it'll stick out too much.<br><br>Also, the rear suspension and brake components are those of the Ford Festivas correct? Only my to-do list is to check the status of the rotors & pads and also order so new rear ("front") struts.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>