Edited by Aidan, 14 July 2006 - 09:09 PM.
What width tyres for 7 & 8" rim?
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_Aidan_
, Jul 14 2006 09:09 PM
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#1 _Aidan_
Posted 14 July 2006 - 09:09 PM
Hey guys what size tyres can you run on a 16x7 and a 16x8 ? I'm hoping to put a 205 on (for the front). Can it be done?
#2
Posted 15 July 2006 - 10:21 PM
I have 205's on my front 15 x 7" rims, so yes it can be done.
#3 _Aidan_
Posted 16 July 2006 - 12:08 AM
thankyou
#4
Posted 16 July 2006 - 10:49 AM
I have 205/45/16's on 16 x 7's on the front of my hatch (no flares), and have had 245/45/16's on 16 x 8's on the rear. Now running 16 x 9's on the rear with the same tyre.
Backspacing/offset will play a big part in the fitment though.
Hope this helps.
Backspacing/offset will play a big part in the fitment though.
Hope this helps.
#5 _Aidan_
Posted 17 July 2006 - 02:41 AM
how much can you legally back space a rim? (Backspacing is putting a spacer between the axle studs and the rim? )
#6
Posted 17 July 2006 - 03:14 AM
I'm a little confused on wheel terminology myself (wheel spacers?) but I think what you have described maybe illegal in some states. Then again I could be wrong (as usual).
I'm really don't know but I'm sure someone here will be able to assist.
I'm really don't know but I'm sure someone here will be able to assist.
#7 _Aidan_
Posted 17 July 2006 - 12:03 PM
thats what I thought as well find out soon enough!
#8
Posted 17 July 2006 - 03:32 PM
Backspace is the distance the rim is INBOARD of the hub, eg 10" rims could have 4" outer spacing (dish) and 6" Backspacing. The limit on backspacing in a Torana is generally the shock and spring in the rear.
Using spacers is generally illegal in most states. If the National Modification laws ever come into effect, it will be illegal in all cases except where factory fitted.
You can purchase a legal type of spacer, usually used to change pattern that has it's own set of wheel studs. It bolts to the existing studs and the wheel goes over the new set of wheelstuds. Unfortunately these have a minumum thickness which is generally too thick for average changes.
Grant..
Using spacers is generally illegal in most states. If the National Modification laws ever come into effect, it will be illegal in all cases except where factory fitted.
You can purchase a legal type of spacer, usually used to change pattern that has it's own set of wheel studs. It bolts to the existing studs and the wheel goes over the new set of wheelstuds. Unfortunately these have a minumum thickness which is generally too thick for average changes.
Grant..
#9 _Keithy's_UC_
Posted 18 July 2006 - 06:25 PM
To answer your question, yes. I have 205/50 tyres on 16 by 7" rims on a lowered unflared UC. I have 225/50 tyres on the same rims at the rear end with no dramas.
Cheers
Keith
Cheers
Keith
#10 _Aidan_
Posted 18 July 2006 - 08:14 PM
I'll be running the same size tyres are you Keith
#11 _Keithy's_UC_
Posted 20 July 2006 - 10:27 AM
Good stuff, should look great on the beast!!
Keith
Keith
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