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Ok
If I have a set of 13x8j wheels
And wanted to run 175/50/13 tyres, would they fit on a stretch across the rim??
Or would I have to use 185/55/13??
Need to have asmuch clearence as poss as the car is super low and not much space on the arches etc.
The car is a MK2 Escort (I know they don't fit on std arches before anyone says! ), but thats not the issue, just need to know if 175/50/3 can get on there.
I would prefer to stay away from 185/55/13 as the will reduce the clearence etc.
I have access to a bead blaster if that helps.
cheers
Adam
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 175/50's on an 8 |
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Cheers dude  Do you think they would go on easy?? |
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It was a real PITA getting 175's on my old 7j rims - so I'd place a bet at 8j's being even worse! (just watch the rims don't't get scuffed in the process)
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175/50s on to 7" rims is a pain, 8`s might be a nightmare
You`d be better off getting 195/45/13 on an 8" rim
HTH
Dom
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Surely the owner of the Fiesta could be tracked down and asked?
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175/50 on a 13x7 is ok to get on, just need to take it easy. Will look into the MK2 Fiesta more. Cheers Adam |
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Surely the owner of the Fiesta could be tracked down and asked? i did ask him ;D ;D ;D thats how i know they are 8's |
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Surely the owner of the Fiesta could be tracked down and asked? i did ask him ;D ;D ;D thats how i know they are 8's thankf for that dude. Can you ask him how hard they where to get on - in re to damaging the rim?? |
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he had to put like 70psi in the rim to get the beads on, and has to run like 35psi in them to make sure they don't fall off the rim too.
said he really cant give it much stick because it will handle like a dog.
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slater
Club Retro Rides Member
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There shouldent be any incresed risk of them getting damaged, unless you like driving near kerbs that is!! Go for it , if worst comes to worst you just put inner tubes in them and they will go on easyer than a normal tyre would and wont pop off! |
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I would use 195/45 13s! Safer and nearly the same diameter.
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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I would use 195/45 13s! Safer and nearly the same diameter. Me too. I think you'd be compromising safety too much with 175's. Traction and handling could be a bit dodgy and the chances of getting a tyre failure or just a puncture would be increased. Probably too high a price to pay to look cool if it's a street driven car IMO. Okay for a show queen but I wouldn't want to hack down the motorway on that wheel tyre combo! |
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I have 175 50s on my caddy on an 8j rim and 195 45 on a 9j rim on the rear. you have to use www.sjdiscounttools.com/tsich-5.html one off them There is no safety problems, I have been doin this for years and I drive hard! |
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