paul4be
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'86 Capri Laser, Frontera 4x4
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Feb 23, 2007 18:37:10 GMT
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Ok,
Picked up some new rims for a great price. They are 17 x 6.5.
I want to fit either 205 40 or 45's, or possibly 215 40 or 45's. Any of those will be close enough regarding speedo etc, just not sure as the rims are 6.5 rather than 7 inch and I've had conflicting opinions.
Advice please??
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Feb 23, 2007 19:27:11 GMT
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Ok, Picked up some new rims for a great price. They are 17 x 6.5. I want to fit either 205 40 or 45's, or possibly 215 40 or 45's. Any of those will be close enough regarding speedo etc, just not sure as the rims are 6.5 rather than 7 inch and I've had conflicting opinions. Advice please?? I`d go 195 on a 6.5" rim 205 will be a bit ballooned I think  |
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paul4be
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'86 Capri Laser, Frontera 4x4
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Feb 23, 2007 19:34:54 GMT
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They are Mazda OE rims.
Original size on them was 205/ 50, but that would be too tall and would possible catch the spring seat.
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archieboy
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Volvo Amazon 2 door
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Feb 23, 2007 19:56:38 GMT
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For checkin' different tyre sizes try this www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html about 2/3rds down there be a tyre calculator just put in your original size and then the size you want and hey presto it does the rest. ;D |
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Feb 23, 2007 20:07:54 GMT
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as you go down in profile it is harder to make the sidewalls flex to take up any difference in treadwidth to rim so they need to be more closely matched. If in doubt check the tyre manufacturers websites they have recommended rim sizes for different tyres.
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Odin
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Feb 23, 2007 20:18:44 GMT
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How about 195/40s?
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