9x16 advice

Post Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:01 pm

Hi guys,can anybody tell me what work would be needed to fit 9x16 rims all round on a 2dr?The car will be lowered 60mm.Also,what size tyre would you reccomend for that stretched euro look?

Many thanks,Shane

Post Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:31 pm

think all u need is ure arches rolled, stretched tyres, all depens on how stretched u want them.i know people running 195 on a 9j but thats a propper stretch!!!! ive got 205 on an 8j and thats not quite the stretch i wanted, ide go 205 on a 9j, jus remember there on there when u put ure foot down out of the bends, ive also known people to kerb there wheel on the road leaving a roundabout!!!!

Post Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:39 pm

Have these people commented on the handling having such a wide wheel out front?

Post Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:47 pm

shaz has or had 9j on the front of his cab. if ure gonna be running a stretched tyre u should take it steady anyway lol

Post Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:30 pm

anymore advice on putting the 9j on the front or does it just go straight on

Post Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:39 am

Just fitted mine this weekend, I went with 215's and it's a nice stretch, nothing too crazy as I don't want to lose a tyre going round a bend too quick. I have 9's all round and no power steering, I was expecting the steering to be brutal but its totally fine! I was amazed when backing it out of the garage. You need a 5mm spacer up front. Lowering it next week so we will see how it goes then.

Post Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:22 am

shud b lukin gud ive got 205 on 8j and its jus right not 2 stretched but still nice

Post Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:00 am

snoops wrote:shud b lukin gud ive got 205 on 8j and its jus right not 2 stretched but still nice

You got any pics of that mate?Ive bought a set of 16"Alpina's and the rears are 8" but currently have 225's fitted.They look nice and wide but theres far too much sidewall for my liking so want to go for a smaller tyre!

Post Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:37 pm

yep i had 215 all round,lowred 60mm all round,front and rear arch lips taken off!

no rubbing issues at all,and ride was sweet.

Post Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:31 am

shane320ii wrote:
snoops wrote:shud b lukin gud ive got 205 on 8j and its jus right not 2 stretched but still nice
You got any pics of that mate?Ive bought a set of 16"Alpina's and the rears are 8" but currently have 225's fitted.They look nice and wide but theres far too much sidewall for my liking so want to go for a smaller tyre!

sorry i havent got any pics at the mo as my camera got messed up