Pics of Chimaeras with after-market alloys
Discussion
phazed said:
They are rare but you can get TVR supplied 18 inch wheels with the correct offset if you can find them!
My track day Wheels were 17 inch front and 18 inch rear since sold to another TVR owner.
I believe they were only supplied for the cerb.
Only if you convert to 5 stud too!My track day Wheels were 17 inch front and 18 inch rear since sold to another TVR owner.
I believe they were only supplied for the cerb.
Andrew.
Rocket Science said:
Hi Andrew,
Many thanks for the info on the wheels.
Boy, does that car look good.
They appear to be a very hard set of wheels to find, be it 17's or 18's, never mind having the 4x108 stud pattern.
With that width and offset were there any mods required at the front ?
Simon.
Yes I was looking for a long time, I came across quite a few bad sets in very poor condition, some having been welded after cracks. So be careful when looking. Many thanks for the info on the wheels.
Boy, does that car look good.
They appear to be a very hard set of wheels to find, be it 17's or 18's, never mind having the 4x108 stud pattern.
With that width and offset were there any mods required at the front ?
Simon.
My ideal set up was 18s at the rear, and 17 at the front, but 18s all round works fine for me too, no mods required. I have tried 7mm spacers all round which brought the wheels out to sit in line with the edge of the wheel arch and realty happy with the appearance.
I’ve taken it round Goodwood and it felt fantastic, and even with no PAS, the steering doesn’t feel any heavier than it did with my original 15 inch 205 tyres. For reference I’m running 225 on the front, and 245 on the rear - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Andrew.
indigochim said:
I have a spare pair in the shed. I can try and take some pics over the weekend. I bought a complete set when I wanted a pair of 16" for the front.
I’m interested……Although this just adds to my confusion.
I bought my car with 15” and 16” Estorils fitted.
However, it came with a set of four 16” Imolas which I think were what was on the car when the previous owner purchased it.
The handbook for the car states that it should be 15” front and 16” rear.
Which is what I was going for.
I prefer the Imola wheels over the Estorils.
You changed from 15” to 16” for the front.
Can I ask why?
And assuming you have had time to reflect, was it an improvement?
My car is a 2002 Chimaera 450 with PAS.
Thanks
QBee said:
Some people change to 16 inch fronts to enable bigger front brakes to be fitted.
I'm planning to have 16 inch fronts also (already have the rims and the tires), just need the 7mm spacer and to finish to ruin the current rubber.This is not for the bigger brakes but because this is harder and harder to find tires in 15 inches with the appropriate characteristics (in France at least).
Do make sure you have enough turns on the wheel nuts. You will be about at the safe limit with 7mm spacers fitted. 10mm you would definitely need longer studs.
I speak from experience - I have had a wheel come clean off my car trailer before now, after fitting 5mm spacers to give clearance for larger tyres.
It wouldn't have been so much of a concern if I had been on the way to the tip, but I had my TVR on the trailer at the time and was doing 50 mph.
I speak from experience - I have had a wheel come clean off my car trailer before now, after fitting 5mm spacers to give clearance for larger tyres.
It wouldn't have been so much of a concern if I had been on the way to the tip, but I had my TVR on the trailer at the time and was doing 50 mph.
Rocket Science said:
Great info Andrew, thanks.
Was it all round with the 7mm spacers, or just the fronts ?
One other thing - what sidewall ratios are you using on the 225 & 245 tyres ?
Cheers,
Simon.
225/35/18 on the front, and 245/35/18 on the rear.Was it all round with the 7mm spacers, or just the fronts ?
One other thing - what sidewall ratios are you using on the 225 & 245 tyres ?
Cheers,
Simon.
I wouldn't advise going any wider than 245 on an 8J wheel.
Andrew.
TA14 said:
QBee said:
Some people change to 16 inch fronts to enable bigger front brakes to be fitted.
Does it make tyre availability better? The run out Chims were on 16s all round.Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff