7.5x16 and 9x16 rim fitting issues+tyre choice

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Post Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:27 pm

Im looking at some new wheels, (and before anyone asks i'm keeping my azevs for the time being) and i want to use a 7.5x16 front and a 9x16 rear to get that euro dished look.
Anyone used these sizes? had any problems? what size tyres should i use?
Btw my car is currently at standard ride height.
Also, as these would be bespoke rims, what sort of offsets should i be looking at using?
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Post Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:07 pm

i am running the same setup. the rears are et15, but an et of upto 20 should work. the fronts are et 20, but again a et of 15-30 should be fine.

as for rubber i am running 215/40/16's all round and have no rubbing issues on a 35mm drop, it only rubs with two in the back and going over bumps. it is a real stretch on the rears. 225 rubber would be better, but you may get rubbing. i have not folded the arch lips but will do as it will give 5mm+ more room.
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Post Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:07 pm

by the way what wheels you looking at?
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Post Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:18 pm

That would be telling!
No seriously, something from www.imagewheels.co.uk

Doesnt look like you can just give them an offset though, so gonna have to get the tape measure out i think!
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Post Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:32 pm

I like the Billet 85 but they're a bit out of my price range :cry:
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Post Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:37 pm

like the look of the cast DM type . Poished an all that mmmmm..

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/large_wheel_pages/dm.html
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Post Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:54 pm

Ditto winkeye
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Post Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:38 pm

im looking into the dm style too. in a 17inch. id get the centers colour coded! motorsport style :cool:

price isnt too bad considering the price of more comon wheels.
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Post Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:06 am

the dm is lovely, so are the 85 and 86, i'm sure if you tell them what offset you require they will make it.
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