Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Can a 145 or 165/80 fit on a 6 inch wide

Started by _parsons5000_ , Feb 09 2016 05:24 PM

Please log in to reply

21 replies to this topic

#1 _parsons5000_

Guests

Posted 09 February 2016 - 05:24 PM

As above guys

Back to top

#2 Rockoz

Oh My, Don't you post alot

Members
4,043 posts

Name:Rob
Location:Cowra NSW
Joined: 21-September 08

Posted 09 February 2016 - 07:34 PM

6 inch wide is 150 so cant see why not.

Used to run 185 on the standard rims. Forget whether they were 5 or 5 1/2 inch.

Did go 195 and 205 but they looked a bit stupid

Back to top

#3 _mello92_

Guests

Posted 09 February 2016 - 08:03 PM

Going to be a bit of a stretch.

Back to top

#4 LHSL

Forum Fixture

Members
995 posts

Name:Phillip
Location:SYDNEY
Car:1974 LH SL; 2 x 1975 LH S Toranas
Joined: 30-March 07

Posted 09 February 2016 - 08:31 PM

I have seen 185 on 6 inch. I can't see how a 165 would be safe.

Back to top

#5 _LS1 Taxi_

Guests

Posted 09 February 2016 - 08:42 PM

Depends if you want to look like a drifter

Back to top

#6 LXCHEV

Lotsa Posts!

Members
3,623 posts

Name:Brett
Location:Melbourne
Car:'76 LX - 383 Chev
Joined: 08-November 05

Posted 09 February 2016 - 08:45 PM

The 145's on a 6" rim - not a chance. As for the 165's - possibly.

I run the 165/80's on the front of mine, but they're 4" rims. They do have a lot of bulge though. So on a 6" rim they'd be pulled fairly tight. But I reckon they'd fit.

Ask your local tyre shop to confirm.

Back to top

#7 gtrboyy

Lotsa Posts!

Members
3,216 posts

Location:SYDNEY,NSW
Joined: 07-November 05

Posted 09 February 2016 - 09:12 PM

I think my early commo has 185/60/15 on 15x6 rim..looks odd tbh with weird offset rim

Back to top

#8 _LS1 Taxi_

Guests

Posted 09 February 2016 - 09:14 PM

I've honestly no idea why the OP doesn't just buy the correct rims. Isn't this the 2nd set of wheels & brakes? Should have figured it out by now?

Back to top

#9 _LS2 Hatch_

Guests

Posted 09 February 2016 - 10:02 PM

Cos it's done in threes!!!
Haven't you realized yet?
Com'on Daz, I thought you better than that

Back to top

#10 _parsons5000_

Guests

Posted 10 February 2016 - 06:12 AM

ls1 with the rims i have u need a custom offset to fit in the gaurds , as u are well aware its a trial and error , springs heights , stub axles , brakes all play a big factor with what does and doesnt fit ,

Back to top

#11 _mello92_

Guests

Posted 10 February 2016 - 12:33 PM

FWIW I was just looking at a 165/70R14 on a 5.5 inch rim and the sidewall was flush with the rim, so on a 6 inch rim it would be a slight stretch.

Back to top

#12 Heath

I like cars.

Administrators
18,394 posts

Name:Heath
Location:Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Car:Heavily Modified UC Sunbird Hatchback
Joined: 07-November 05

View Garage

Posted 11 February 2016 - 07:43 AM

You'll get them on if the person at the tyre shop knows what they are doing (an air blaster for the bead may be necessary if they don't know what they're doing), just need to decide if you like the look.

I've got 185's on 7.75" wide wheels on my Datto lol

Back to top

#13 MARKL

Forum Member

Members
94 posts

Name:Mark
Location:Sydney
Car:Hatch
Joined: 05-October 13

Posted 11 February 2016 - 09:24 AM

165 should be OK.

This is the wheel/rim width calculator that I use http://www.carbibles..._bible_pg4.html

There are a number of calculators on the page to help out with all your rim/tyre questions, including an 'ideal rim width calculator'. The calculator says 4.5 - 6 inches for a 165 wide tyre, so you are right at max for that tyre. For the 145 it recommends a max of 5.5.

It also includes calculators for overall diameter etc that are easy to use, takes a lot of the 'trial and error' out of the equation. Hope this helps.

Cheers

Edited by MARKL, 11 February 2016 - 09:38 AM.

Back to top

#14 Redslur

Has been Torana owner

Members
3,536 posts

Name:Gerry
Location:Canberra
Car:HQ GTS Replica 350.
Joined: 08-November 05

Posted 11 February 2016 - 11:18 AM

The answer to your question is legally no. A 165/80 can only be placed on 4 - 5.5 inch rims. A 60/65 series can though. Whether you chose to do it is up to you...