Spider Conversion - front wheel size

[Martin W]

Decided to take the plunge after lengthy consideration.....

I've got new hubs, got new 16" spiders (been in a couple of Chimaeras on 18"s and it doesn't feel as nice imvho), got new wheel bearings -I know what tyres I want, just gotta pick the tyre sizes.....

Rear wheel same size so I think I'll stay standard there; what tyre sizes are the best for 16's up front if I want to avoid any fouling of the arches or inner skin?

Cheers!

[spend]

225/45x16 for spiders... don't consider smaller without looking at rim width ~ tyre data... All these must have 205/215 for steering are just because they have bicycle width bling looking rims

[restless*native]

Martin W said:

Decided to take the plunge after lengthy consideration.....

I've got new hubs, got new 16" spiders (been in a couple of Chimaeras on 18"s and it doesn't feel as nice imvho), got new wheel bearings -I know what tyres I want, just gotta pick the tyre sizes.....

Rear wheel same size so I think I'll stay standard there; what tyre sizes are the best for 16's up front if I want to avoid any fouling of the arches or inner skin?

Cheers!

SO where did one purchase the new hubs? and do you plan on using your original brakes etc. I'm in the middle of this conversion and just keep on hitting so many snags..

[Martin W]

Hubs from Sportmotive - currently unavailable but new batch being made now - probably ready before Christmas. Just ring them up and put your name down.

Using existing brakes - spraying calipers as currently a tad rusty, also will put in Goodridge hoses that's all... Hopefully! Not made of money!!!

Edited by Martin W on Sunday 28th November 22:13

[Martin W]

spend said:

225/45x16 for spiders... don't consider smaller without looking at rim width ~ tyre data... All these must have 205/215 for steering are just because they have bicycle width bling looking rims

Thanks. Was going for 225/50/16 on rear, should I drop that down to 225/45/16 to match the front or will it not matter?

Also, what are peoples thoughts on Toyo R1R's?.....

[Martin W]

Martin W said:

Thanks. Was going for 225/50/16 on rear, should I drop that down to 225/45/16 to match the front or will it not matter?

Ignore that! Just realised that's effectively what I have on the car now! It's late....

[TJC46]

Martin W said:

Decided to take the plunge after lengthy consideration.....

I've got new hubs, got new 16" spiders (been in a couple of Chimaeras on 18"s and it doesn't feel as nice imvho), got new wheel bearings -I know what tyres I want, just gotta pick the tyre sizes.....

Rear wheel same size so I think I'll stay standard there; what tyre sizes are the best for 16's up front if I want to avoid any fouling of the arches or inner skin?

Cheers!

What offsets do the 16inch spiders have to be to put on a chim? Would like to convert to 16 inch spiders myself, thanks Tom.

[Ant.]

TJC46 said:

Martin W said:

Decided to take the plunge after lengthy consideration.....

I've got new hubs, got new 16" spiders (been in a couple of Chimaeras on 18"s and it doesn't feel as nice imvho), got new wheel bearings -I know what tyres I want, just gotta pick the tyre sizes.....

Rear wheel same size so I think I'll stay standard there; what tyre sizes are the best for 16's up front if I want to avoid any fouling of the arches or inner skin?

Cheers!

What offsets do the 16inch spiders have to be to put on a chim? Would like to convert to 16 inch spiders myself, thanks Tom.

You just need a complete set, fronts and rears.

[Martin W]

This is probably going to be a 'no, no' from my perspective as I am not mechanically experienced but I've got wheels, tyres and bearings and expect hubs shortly...... Is the hub conversion something that a relative novice could successfully undertake in an effort to reduce costs?

[Ant.]

you need similar ability that you would to change wheel bearings,if that would phase you,best leave it alone......