What size Chimaera wheels....?
What size Chimaera wheels....?
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longers

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4,505 posts

257 months

Thursday 26th April 2007
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I've found a set of Chimaera wheels for a reasonable price (2x15 inches and 2x16's).

For use on the S is it recommended to
- keep the 15's all round as per the original set up,
- use 16's all round, or
- run the 15's on front and 16's on back as on the Chimaera?
confused

Cheers,
Longers

pies

13,116 posts

285 months

Thursday 26th April 2007
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Take your pick,all three ways are currently on various esses

Jay Ayegees

773 posts

233 months

Thursday 26th April 2007
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As long as you fit tyres that give the same rolling circumference i.e. don't change your gearing, and the extra 0.5 inch width doesn't cause fouling problems then go for 16"s on the rear.

If you want another pair of 15"s a friend in the TVRCC has a pair surplus.

Jay


Edited by Jay Ayegees on Thursday 26th April 21:10

longers

Original Poster:

4,505 posts

257 months

Thursday 26th April 2007
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Thanks Pies.
And thanks Jay, I'll let you know....

Longers

V8Smith

3,510 posts

282 months

Friday 27th April 2007
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I have the 15's on the fornt and the 16's on the rear and they are great! Didnt I read on here that on the V6 S there needs to be some adjustment for the 16's to fit on the front?? If you do decide to go 15's all round I may do a swap with you as Im looking to go 16's all round!

Mike

longers

Original Poster:

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Friday 27th April 2007
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Mike, YHM

nawarne

3,178 posts

289 months

Friday 27th April 2007
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It's becoming increasingly difficult to source Z rated tyres in 15".
So I think that all S's may soon have to get 16" wheels (at least the V8s anyway).

I can't see aproblem with fit if, as someone has suggested, you go for 45 profile tyres on the 16" wheels your overall diameter will remain the same. (I guess at the expense of ride comfort - unless the sidewall is more compliant than the 55 profile tyre on the 15" wheel?!//)
Nick