Bentley Continental T wheels on a Continental R

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Hi Forum,

I have a 1993 Continental R which I believe was originally fitted with 16" wheels. I want to fit a set of 18" five-spoke Continental T wheels (image below), which are shod with the correct Pirelli 285/45 x 18 tyres.

At the moment, with no spacers, the inner rims of the front tires rub against the suspension frame at full lock. I've been told I need to fit spacers on the rear wheels, and possibly need a heavier duty Conti T steering rack (part no UR73416SXR on flyingspares), which has a tighter lock, to sort out the front.

Is this correct? And is this generally a doable plan, or are the T wheels on a 93 Conti R going to be a problem?

I'm thinking any modifications I need to do might be similar to the modifications needed to fit Conti T wheels on a Turbo R, which I see a forum member has done.

Many thanks.

Adam

T wheels:

[3booj]

I did make the switch. I ended up putting 245s on the wheels and it's good. No doubt not as smooth a ride as the original wheels but worth it for the way the T wheels bring out the shape of the car. Maybe next time I'll try 255s.