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Wheel & Tyres
craigh:
So taking into account the comments above
front
17x8 or 18x8 with a 4" backspace possible wheel arch lip issues due to squarer corners of modern tires...not a big issue
rear
18x8 with a 4" backspace no issues at all
18x9.5 with a 5.5" backspace sits flush with the existing rim for outside and 1.5" closer to the trailing arm on the inside....will require handbrake bracket and cable to be moved and will be very close to arm.
18x9.5 with a 5.0" backspace sits 1/2" further out than original and 1" further in and probably still needs handbrake fix.
Scott:
--- Quote from: craigh link=topic=7900.msg1045938205#msg1045938205 ---and probably still needs handbrake fix.
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I think any wheel that is wider in the inside will need the handbrake line moved. It sticks out a lot.
The US forums are the best to check as they have more people doing diffeerent things than here.
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Benandsally:
Thanks Craigh that makes things a bit clearer to work out
thanks guys :beer:
Benandsally:
Hi All,
After all that i have decided to keep my original 15" rims and put 245x60x15 front and 255x60x15 rear.
Does any one have this or do you know if these sizes will fit my stock 71 ?
All feedback is muchly appreciated.
Have a great day :shades:
craigh:
I know you have decided but here is a picture of mine now i have swapped the wheels
18*8 all round
245/45/18 front
255/45/18 back
I will lower it a bit more but overall very happy with it.
Ride seems great, no real deterioration going from 15-18.
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