WTB: Manual ZHP Convertible

[Vas]

Op, so any updates ?

[TinParade]

Thinking about coming down this weekend to check it out. Seller won't budge on the price, but it's probably still a good buy. I am puzzled by the undersized rear tires you mentioned and she insists that she ordered them per the 'sticker that came with the car' - not sure what sticker she is referring to.

[wsmeyer]

Thinking about coming down this weekend to check it out. Seller won't budge on the price, but it's probably still a good buy. I am puzzled by the undersized rear tires you mentioned and she insists that she ordered them per the 'sticker that came with the car' - not sure what sticker she is referring to.

There's a sticker on the driver door jam that lists tire size and recommended inflation. In the ad it mentions the previous owner took delivery in Germany so it would be very interesting if the sticker lists different tire sizes than US.

[wsmeyer]

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This actually makes sense on the tire size. I've always joked that my car had the "California ski package" as despite having the Cold Weather Package with ski pass through, the manual specifically states you can't use tire chains with the optional wheels, presumably because of clearance. This wouldn't fly in Germany as all cars are required to have at least 20mm clearance to allow the use of tire chains. One size narrower tires in the back probably meets the requirement.

[TinParade]

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This actually makes sense on the tire size. I've always joked that my car had the "California ski package" as despite having the Cold Weather Package with ski pass through, the manual specifically states you can't use tire chains with the optional wheels, presumably because of clearance. This wouldn't fly in Germany as all cars are required to have at least 20mm clearance to allow the use of tire chains. One size narrower tires in the back probably meets the requirement.

Interesting thought; do you think 225 tires would fit fine on an 8.5" wheel (assuming the car has that wheel size in the rear)?

[Vas]

All 4 tires were 225 section width.

Car was euro delivery then shipped to Maryland. Then sold to the current owner who replaced the original tires with the current set.

[wsmeyer]

All 4 tires were 225 section width.

Car was euro delivery then shipped to Maryland. Then sold to the current owner who replaced the original tires with the current set.

I'd be surprised if the sticker called for 225's. ZHP's in the US call for 255's in the rear. I've run 15mm spacers on my car and couldn't get it to rub. I can't say for certain there is 15mm clearance throughout the entire suspension travel but it must be close. To meet German requirements you'd only need another 5 so you'd have to go with a 10mm narrower tire -> 245.

That pretty much debunks my theory lol.

[BCS_ZHP]

225, 255, someone being dyslectic, it'd be an easy mistake to make.

Earlier question, do 225's fit on 8.5" wheels, absolutely. 25.4mm per inch so a 225 tire is just under 9" wide.

[az3579]

225, 255, someone being dyslectic, it'd be an easy mistake to make.

Earlier question, do 225's fit on 8.5" wheels, absolutely. 25.4mm per inch so a 225 tire is just under 9" wide.

They'll fit but they'll stretch.

[BCS_ZHP]

BP, that ain't real stretch, ask Stuart what wheels/tires he has on Wagone.