Styling Big wheels
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Styling Big wheels
Hi Badjet
I've fitted 5.5J x 14" rims (35ET Offset) shod with 155/65 rubber with no problem to my 900T.
This keeps the rolling circumference almost identical to the original 4J x 12" rims with 155/80 rubber and no fouling.
There are a couple of websites I used to check the speed differences of the tyre sizes (didn't want to have the issue of recalibrating the speedo) and both indicate that the van would be doing 70.55MPH when showing 70MPH - if only Connie would reach it
I looked at 6" rims but at 14" diameter you need to start entering seriously lower profile tyres to keep the rolling circumference the same and the choice is limited - and therefore more expensive. You also need to have a different offset which also limits the choice of wheel and increases the risk of fouling.
There is also much more choice of rubber at 14" compared to 12" and having less side wall on the tyre make the ride a bit firmer and better through corners. I've not noticed any significant difference to the weight of the steering at parking speeds.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Gary
PS. One day I hope to upgrade to disc brakes and the 14" rims will allow the space. I gather the 900E with front discs has 4.5J 13" rims to allow space for the callipers.
I've fitted 5.5J x 14" rims (35ET Offset) shod with 155/65 rubber with no problem to my 900T.
This keeps the rolling circumference almost identical to the original 4J x 12" rims with 155/80 rubber and no fouling.
There are a couple of websites I used to check the speed differences of the tyre sizes (didn't want to have the issue of recalibrating the speedo) and both indicate that the van would be doing 70.55MPH when showing 70MPH - if only Connie would reach it
I looked at 6" rims but at 14" diameter you need to start entering seriously lower profile tyres to keep the rolling circumference the same and the choice is limited - and therefore more expensive. You also need to have a different offset which also limits the choice of wheel and increases the risk of fouling.
There is also much more choice of rubber at 14" compared to 12" and having less side wall on the tyre make the ride a bit firmer and better through corners. I've not noticed any significant difference to the weight of the steering at parking speeds.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Gary
PS. One day I hope to upgrade to disc brakes and the 14" rims will allow the space. I gather the 900E with front discs has 4.5J 13" rims to allow space for the callipers.
Hi that helps a bit thanks.
I started an 850t brake upgrade many years ago but never got it finished.
From memory the early panda discs and calipers will fit under the 13" wheels.
I will upgrade the brakes on this one, possibly to calipers all round as there maybe an engine upgrade also though I'm still undecided on the engine.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice in alloys, or even decent looking steels in the narrower widths.
I'm still holding out for a good set of 14" 4x98 slotmags.
I started an 850t brake upgrade many years ago but never got it finished.
From memory the early panda discs and calipers will fit under the 13" wheels.
I will upgrade the brakes on this one, possibly to calipers all round as there maybe an engine upgrade also though I'm still undecided on the engine.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice in alloys, or even decent looking steels in the narrower widths.
I'm still holding out for a good set of 14" 4x98 slotmags.
I'd love a set of Wolfrace slot mags - in period and would suit the van (just can't find 4x98s)
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Hi all.
I think I remember running our 900t with 14 inch lancia beta alloys for a while without any issues.
Tim
I think I remember running our 900t with 14 inch lancia beta alloys for a while without any issues.
Tim
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we settled on a set of 131 steel wheels that look like the 131 miriafiori sport type wheel in 13 inch
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