People running et15 9x16's...

[Riley 0]

How many mm do you have clearance wise at the back of the rims? from the wheel to the closest thing? rear beam or shocks?

 

Cheers,Neil. :)

[g60greeny 0]

i couldn't tell ya,but its not rubbin,well only on me rear arches when i go down a big bump :lol:,

u found some rims then neil?

[Riley 0]

Ahh thats how you know its low enough eh 8) :lol:

 

Possibly found some 9x16 borbet a's...just concerned about tyre sizes,they have 195/45's fitted :shock:

 

was wanting the correctish...size really so was thinking about machining the rear of the wheels to get a little more clearance.Cant really afford arch work yet...

 

Looking for pics of 195/45's fitted to 9's here :D

 

Neil. :)

[g60greeny 0]

good choice in rimmage mate 8)

can't remember what tyres i'm runnin 205/40 i think

[Riley 0]

Cheers Andy 8)

 

Aye,205/40 rings a bell to me... :? :lol: nah,just seen an old thread :oops:

[billinjah 0]

215 35 16 is the bomb on 9's 195's just dont do it for me!

[Riley 0]

Yeah,good size Bill 8)

 

mmmmm,just wondering if its worth bothering buying em and messing about flogging the tyres/buying new....

[Riley 0]

Could someone kindly check out the clearance at the back of the rims? 9x16 et15?

 

Neil. :D

[iow_corrado_g60 0]

hi riley i run 215/45's on my 9's me thinks was either that or 40's will check tomorrow but not much rubbing now ive raised up a bit! and hardened the dampner rate!

 

have a look in my gallery mate got some new pics up today u can see what those tyres look like then!

[Furkz 0]

Could someone kindly check out the clearance at the back of the rims? 9x16 et15?

 

Neil. :D

 

really depends on suspension mate. i ran my keskins at et15 fine with little clearence and the borbet A required another 5mm spacer @ et 15 and the BBS have a huge gap but they are running a silly low offset.

 

this is based against the koni suspension although i think fk's may have more clearance for example!

 

i think personally the 215/35/16 is the perfect tyre or if you need a cheaper option the 205/40/16 is there but doesnt look has good. 45 profile is gay regardless if its 195 or 225

[Riley 0]

Cheers guys... :)

 

Thing is,if i do go for 215/35 i want it to stay low without a major tyre/arch issue...

 

Only thing i can think of is machining the wheel mating face even if its only a few mm i can get away with.

 

So if im running konigsports,where is the least clearance gonna be?

Suspension or rear beam?

 

Cheers,Neil. :)

 

mmmm,195/45's on an 8j rim at et27...and we are talking 215/35's on a 9j at et15 :?

[Furkz 0]

195/40 on 8

215/35 on 9 --- i think this tyre will give you the most clearence or you can go 195/40 on a 9, but i wouldnt recommend that much stretching., plus not everyone can get that tyre on a wheel

[Riley 0]

Ok guys... :D

 

if i run 9x16 et15,with a 215/35.

 

How low will i be able to stay? i dont want that 'my wheels are too wide for my car' kinda look,want them to look like a good snug fit just sat nicely in contour with the arches.

 

Anyone any idea on clearance at the back with 9x16 et15? :D if i decide to machine them a bit on the back face?

 

Neil.