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Post by weavo56 on Oct 22, 2014 2:25:26 GMT -5
Hi Trev , had another thought , If you want to fill the wheel arch and you want to change to new wheels you could get a bigger offset wheel so they come out more . See pic  So negative offset is what you need . Graham |
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Oct 28, 2014 18:28:55 GMT -5
Well I have done it!!! I've ordered the rims. Thanks for all you help chaps and suggestions it's been a great help. It's been difficult but I've got there in the end Thanks. Wheels now being made by Carl at force Racing www.force-racing.co.uk/wheels-13/13" three piece billets rears are 9" with a 3" deep dish the fronts 7" with a 2" dish giving a staggered look cost £880 Tyres. Rears will be 245/50/13 and the fronts 205/55/13 Cost £618 I will be going for Avon CR500 Tyre's designed for the Caterham 500. Total £1498.00 ouch! now I've just got to book the kit in for a respray    |
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Post by weavo56 on Oct 28, 2014 23:04:36 GMT -5
Hi Trev , just been checking your wheel / tyre sizes against the original size you had . If you had the same as me on the old wheels ie. 205/50/15 then your new sizes are a bit out ,front more than the back see pics   Graham |
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Post by weavo56 on Oct 31, 2014 13:12:17 GMT -5
You will be losing 15mm off your ground clearance at the front .
It wouldn't be a problem for a track / race car but on the road its a lot to lose .
Just a thought trev .
Graham
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Oct 31, 2014 13:28:08 GMT -5
Thanks G
I've gone through all the calculations and the rears will improve my speedo as I am to big of diameter
the fronts are ok too, I have plenty of clearance underneath 15mm is exceptable I tried going for 60's but there
is nothing available that will also match the rear..
T.
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Post by Paul on Oct 31, 2014 16:41:30 GMT -5
You should see my ground clearance, Graham. I'm afraid to go over dozing mice, let alone sleeping policemen. If I brake hard, my sumpguard scrapes on the road. Still...it makes me look further ahead for potential hazard.
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Post by tooly on Oct 31, 2014 16:58:30 GMT -5
Paul. We need you at the front of the pack to scrape up all the road kill before we bump over it :/, (bit like a snow plough).
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Nov 4, 2014 14:59:45 GMT -5
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Post by tonyb on Nov 4, 2014 15:19:38 GMT -5
Just playing devils advocate but have you thought about uprated half shafts if you're putting sticky 245's on the end of an axle designed for a 90 horsepower 'tina  Wheels look nice though  Tony |
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Nov 4, 2014 17:33:20 GMT -5
Didn't think about that Tony, I've already got some uprated trailing arms
the other thing is the clutch?
all part of the upgrade I suppose we'll have to wait and see.
T.
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Nov 13, 2014 16:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Nov 15, 2014 16:43:46 GMT -5
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Post by weavo56 on Nov 15, 2014 19:08:02 GMT -5
Very nice mate , have they been treated to protect them ?
G W
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Dec 7, 2014 14:54:13 GMT -5
Well I have finally done it! I have gone for some Force racing 3 peace Billets Bespoke and hand made polished alloy wheels Fronts are 7" 13s with a 2" instep and the rear 9" with a 3" instep 13s staggered look. and here are the bad boys Hope you like them as much as I do. 18 months in the search and finally, well worth the wait and the money! The tyres are Avon Cr500 205/55/13 front and the rears are 245/45/13 Real wide! fills out the rear arches beautifully.            After being out on a run today I have to say the tyres are Awesome what a difference from before smoother and the grip is unreal and that's on damp cold roads can't wait til summer. Trev. |
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