2wd saff
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2wd saff
friend of mine has just bought a saff and was wondering whats the biggest width of wheel and tyre he can put on.he wants to put 8.5 inch with 245 on the back.as i thought 8 with 235 was the largest poss.can anyone tell me different.
cheers mark
cheers mark
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I asked this some time ago and got varying answers.
Some said ( in 17" size ) 7.5J on the front and 215/40s would fit. Some said the arches would need rolling as 215s might rub on extreme lock/body roll.
This tyre size seemed to be OK on the back without mods according to most with some people saying 8j with a 235/40 on the back was fine on theirs
I think an offset of ET35 or ET37 is about optimum from the replies I got.
I guess it all depends on your suspension, tyre make ( tyre shoulder shape varies ) and the individual car ( tolerances? )
It all depends on whether you don't mind rolling the arches, re-shaping/removing the inner arch liners.
I wanted mine so that I didn't have to mod anything ( arches/liners ), wouldn't rub with the family and luggage in with the standard Mac Strut set up.......depending on what you are prepared to compromise about will determine your best choice
Some said ( in 17" size ) 7.5J on the front and 215/40s would fit. Some said the arches would need rolling as 215s might rub on extreme lock/body roll.
This tyre size seemed to be OK on the back without mods according to most with some people saying 8j with a 235/40 on the back was fine on theirs
I think an offset of ET35 or ET37 is about optimum from the replies I got.
I guess it all depends on your suspension, tyre make ( tyre shoulder shape varies ) and the individual car ( tolerances? )
It all depends on whether you don't mind rolling the arches, re-shaping/removing the inner arch liners.
I wanted mine so that I didn't have to mod anything ( arches/liners ), wouldn't rub with the family and luggage in with the standard Mac Strut set up.......depending on what you are prepared to compromise about will determine your best choice
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