Wheels (again, does the man not listen!!)

[Darrens]

I know this has probably been covered before but memory's a little vauge (beer).

Are there any disadvantages to putting 16" wheels on the front with 205/50/16 tyres. Keeping the same width just changing diameter. Speedo etc wouldn't be affected as it's electronic off the fly wheel (I think)

Regards

Darren

[trefor]

I don't think so, slightly 'jumpier' steering maybe, but why bother? I can understand the wish to go for 17 or 18 inch wheels and create the max powered Tuscan look (IMO), but 15 or 16 inch Chimaera/Griffith style wheels look sooo similar anyway.

[trefor]

BTW, Speedo reads from a sensor on the diff, which is nowhere near the front wheels

[Darrens]

personal preference.

[wingco]

From 2001 onwards the chimeara has 16 inch wheels and 225/50 as standard on the front. The only obvious difference is the slightly higher ride height.

[markh]

I spoke to Richard at Peninsular about this and he said it improved handling. It apears that the 15/16 inch difference is is down to styling!

[Darrens]

Cheers for the replies, might invest in 16" all-round then. might be some wheels for sale soon.

Regards

Darren

[only me]

if they are 15's griffith rim i might be interested as mine are a little bit curbed not by me i might, add at the right price and condition email me through profile when ready

[only me]

if they are 15's griffith rim i might be interested as mine are a little bit curbed not by me i might add,
at the right price and condition email me through profile when ready

[Darrens]

quote:
if they are 15's griffith rim i might be interested as mine are a little bit curbed not by me i might add,
at the right price and condition email me through profile when ready

This type, will let you know.



>> Edited by Darrens on Saturday 20th July 13:46

[thirsty]

If you do sell those wheels, I will certainly be interested.

[gerjo]

quote:I know this has probably been covered before but memory's a little vauge (beer).

Are there any disadvantages to putting 16" wheels on the front with 205/50/16 tyres. Keeping the same width just changing diameter. Speedo etc wouldn't be affected as it's electronic off the fly wheel (I think)

better steering, no disadvantages
you can then use Toyo's TS-1's which are brilliant IMO
If you have PAS, go for 7J with 225/45/16