Tyres (and wheels) - that old chestnut
Discussion
macca said:
Think you're on the right track here TA14. The only issue for me is that 235x40x17 lowers the rear 5.8mm (front drops 3.3mm); it's marginal but might affect the stance a little. Compromise would be 245x40x17, which lowers the rear 1.8mm
Nearly there, I think.... what would be the correct offset for 7J front and 8J rear, and 8.5J rear should the 245's be too big for 8J.
Really appreciate you bearing with me on this guys!
You had better not drive it too much. Wearing the tyres could drop the ride height by as much as 6mm. By which I mean we need to keep this in perspective, chaps. Nearly there, I think.... what would be the correct offset for 7J front and 8J rear, and 8.5J rear should the 245's be too big for 8J.
Really appreciate you bearing with me on this guys!
QBee said:
You had better not drive it too much. Wearing the tyres could drop the ride height by as much as 6mm. By which I mean we need to keep this in perspective, chaps.
That's true but no point making it worse by starting off on the wrong foot. So, I enquirer about 8" rims for the rear and, I quote, was informed "Nobody, makes an 8J 4 stud rim because they are not compatible with most vehicles. However, you would be able to fit your 245 tyres on the 7J rims without any problems"
Really??? What have you guys got on the back?
macca said:
That's true but no point making it worse by starting off on the wrong foot.
So, I enquirer about 8" rims for the rear and, I quote, was informed "Nobody, makes an 8J 4 stud rim because they are not compatible with most vehicles. However, you would be able to fit your 245 tyres on the 7J rims without any problems"
Really??? What have you guys got on the back?
You need 7 or 7.5 on the front and 8 to 9j on the back .So, I enquirer about 8" rims for the rear and, I quote, was informed "Nobody, makes an 8J 4 stud rim because they are not compatible with most vehicles. However, you would be able to fit your 245 tyres on the 7J rims without any problems"
Really??? What have you guys got on the back?
Its not just the rim width which decides what width tyres you can fit ,it also the wall height .
What type of wheels are you after ?
Try EBay. I found this in 3 minutes, for example. Just type or copy this listing number into Ebay's search and be amazed at the range of fitments
181197077289
But you are correct, there aren't many wheels available in 4 stud over 7J. Which is why some do the 5 stud conversion.
181197077289
But you are correct, there aren't many wheels available in 4 stud over 7J. Which is why some do the 5 stud conversion.
Edited by QBee on Tuesday 19th August 22:46
SILICONEKID345HP said:
You need 7 or 7.5 on the front and 8 to 9j on the back .
Its not just the rim width which decides what width tyres you can fit ,it also the wall height .
What type of wheels are you after ?
I've looked at all sorts but struggled to find a range that could provide wheels in the sizes discussed. Looks like Pro Race 1.2 have the sizes required, so going to call them tomorrow. If they do then it's 8j 17's and 7j 16's. Will let you know how I get on. Many thanks for your contributions, it's really helped!Its not just the rim width which decides what width tyres you can fit ,it also the wall height .
What type of wheels are you after ?
QBee said:
Try EBay. I found this in 3 minutes, for example. Just type or copy this listing number into Ebay's search and be amazed at the range of fitments
181197077289
But you are correct, there aren't many wheels available in 4 stud over 7J. Which is why some do the 5 stud conversion.
Thats hell of a choice ,but does anyone want split rim copies .181197077289
But you are correct, there aren't many wheels available in 4 stud over 7J. Which is why some do the 5 stud conversion.
Edited by QBee on Tuesday 19th August 22:46
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I've looked at all sorts but struggled to find a range that could provide wheels in the sizes discussed. Looks like Pro Race 1.2 have the sizes required, so going to call them tomorrow. If they do then it's 8j 17's and 7j 16's. Will let you know how I get on. Many thanks for your contributions, it's really helped!
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You can get the front wheels dirt cheap ,I bought the front wheels from fleabay and had the rears made .
My choice would be the sp12 `s ,I wonder how much a set is !
I've looked at all sorts but struggled to find a range that could provide wheels in the sizes discussed. Looks like Pro Race 1.2 have the sizes required, so going to call them tomorrow. If they do then it's 8j 17's and 7j 16's. Will let you know how I get on. Many thanks for your contributions, it's really helped!
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You can get the front wheels dirt cheap ,I bought the front wheels from fleabay and had the rears made .
My choice would be the sp12 `s ,I wonder how much a set is !
Edited by SILICONEKID345HP on Wednesday 20th August 09:56
SILICONEKID345HP said:
macca said:
I've looked at all sorts but struggled to find a range that could provide wheels in the sizes discussed. Looks like Pro Race 1.2 have the sizes required, so going to call them tomorrow. If they do then it's 8j 17's and 7j 16's. Will let you know how I get on. Many thanks for your contributions, it's really helped!
You can get the front wheels dirt cheap ,I bought the front wheels from fleabay and had the rears made .TA14 said:
Pity they don't do a 17 x 8.5 http://www.rimstock.co.uk/wheeldetail.php?ProRace1...
8`s are good for 245`sI've gone for the Pro Race 1.2, 7J and 8J. Ordered from http://www.rimstock.co.uk/, made to measure, for anyone thinking of doing the same. They start with blanks in common sizes then drill the holes specific to your fitment. May take up to 2 months for delivery but no rush on my part.
macca said:
I've gone for the Pro Race 1.2, 7J and 8J. Ordered from http://www.rimstock.co.uk/, made to measure, for anyone thinking of doing the same. They start with blanks in common sizes then drill the holes specific to your fitment. May take up to 2 months for delivery but no rush on my part.
Fronts are off the shelf ,picked them up for £50 each new .macca said:
SILICONEKID345HP said:
Fronts are off the shelf ,picked them up for £50 each new .
Interesting... fronts are holding up the order. Are they still readily available?Its a pity about the letters on the rim ,I mailed Rimstock regarding buying wheels without the writing around the rim . Only companies who order large amounts can have them without writing . I`ve seen TVR`s and Arial Atoms without the writing . i wonder why they don`t ditch it and leave it standard .
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