softfeet
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| posted on 29/5/14 at 03:38 PM |
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Tyres for 4 1/2" wheels
What is the 'correct' size tyre for a 4 1/2" wide wheel rim? I would guess a 155 or a 165 but I may be wrong. I put correct in
inverted commas because I think there is a range of possible tyres for each wheel rim size. Thanks
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 29/5/14 at 05:20 PM |
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145 to 165 would be about the right width .
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/5/14 at 06:24 PM |
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Any bigger than 165 will roll around on the rim.
Imps ran 155/80x12 as standard which is the ideal size.
Istr 165x12 was a Datsun size which is probably made of unobtainium these days.v
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softfeet
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| posted on 29/5/14 at 06:36 PM |
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Thanks for the replies.
It looks like 155 are ideal then. They will go on 14" or 15" diameter wheels. It's a loose 'replica' of a Lotus 7
series 1 or a Lotus Six.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 30/5/14 at 04:31 AM |
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If you like to PM me, I can put you in touch with someone in South London who built a Lotus 6 replica.
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Lotus 6
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Looking at the photo, his tyres are 145 / 15
[Edited on 30/5/14 by Macbeast]
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softfeet
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| posted on 30/5/14 at 03:01 PM |
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That is a great looking car! I think I have seen it on another website. I will PM you.
Thanks
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 31/5/14 at 09:16 AM |
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Depends on profile, construction, specific tyre etc but a good place to start is:
http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires_101/customizing/rim_wheel_width/
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softfeet
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| posted on 31/5/14 at 04:45 PM |
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Thanks for the link - that's a really useful table. I would be using 80 profile tyres on 14" or 15" wheels.
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