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20-07-2010, 08:21 PM | #1 | ||
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hey george
a 245 x 15 x 50 should fit - but not many manufacturers make them anymore - good luck trying to find them i have bridgestone potenza's on the front of mine - 225 x 15 x 50 if you need to go the 235 x 15 x 60 route, then moving the caster forward around 2 degrees will fix the problem the wheel will look slightly off centre to the guard, but after looking at it a few times, you will stop noticing 225 x 50 x 15 may look a little silly with your rear choice - mine are 265 and the car is lowered to suit that choice having 295 x 50 and 225 x 50 may look a little out of place, with the difference in rolling diameter hopefully this helps, 235 x 15 x 60 will probably be the easiest choice to make work - the tyre place should be able to help you out with info in this respect http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...42#post2439742 post 57 in this thread, shows a wild plum xb that looks to me to have the caster slightly forward - this should give you an idea on how it will look if you choose the 235's Last edited by gtxb67; 20-07-2010 at 08:31 PM. |
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20-07-2010, 08:34 PM | #2 | ||
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Hi George, 235/60x15 should be fine. I've run that same size tyre on 15x7 rims in the dim and distant past and they haven't even looked like rubbing.
Grab 'em and chuck 'em on, you'll be sweet.
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20-07-2010, 08:55 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks Guys!
Will go ahead and buy the 235/60s then Cant wait |
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21-07-2010, 03:45 PM | #4 | ||
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Simmons???....
i thought they werent making them anymore....let alone V5's |
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Hi everyone. I am ordering some centreline convo pro rims from rocket industries for my landau and have been sorting out rim size, backspace etc.
I have worked out the rear size required and that is 15 x 10 with a 5" backspace and that is largely due to the comments i found in this thread. I am a bit stuck on the front. The wheel rim size in the catalogue is as follows: Centerline - Convo Pro 15" X 7" Wheel 5 X 4.5" With 3-3/8" Backspace I'm just wondering if someone could tell me if that is the correct backspace for a front rim on the coupe and im also wondering if I should go to a wider rim at the front as another option is 15 x 8.5. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks. |
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30-07-2010, 05:39 PM | #7 | ||
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I just had a look and at my front wheel, there is nothing to indicate the back space, sorry i can't help.
I bought mine from superplus. If you call and ask for marcus he knows the correct coupe sizes without checking the book and should help you out. 03 9703 1119 |
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01-08-2010, 10:44 PM | #8 | ||
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thanks for that...I ll give Marcus a call tomorrow...cheers!
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09-08-2010, 01:56 PM | #9 | ||
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Or try here - for 2 wheels with shipping works out at roughly $600 AUD
http://www.summitracing.com/compare.aspx |
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12-08-2010, 11:13 AM | #10 | ||
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May have found a supplier for 245/50/15 in Australia.
I will keep you all updated. Rumour is they are $280 each.Not sure of the brand
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got em from retro wheels in sydney, richard had brought them from the states. cost me $300 each They are dunlop SP8000 from the www.thetirerack.com. they are no longer available it seems, so not too sure once these are gone! 18 or 19's perhaps? Also, just to clear up something, I asked him about his simmons "copies" that were metioned earlier in another thread. he didnt quit understand the copy part, then informed me that the copies i was refering to were actual simmons centers (15 and 16 inch only). He has been the sole manufacturer of these rims for 8 years now, with full suport from Tony simmons. in fact they are made from genuine simmons molds in the simmons factory(in China!) Richard brought the rights to the molds. He does not do the V5 variant as Tony simmons wouldnt sell the mold to him. It is no longer in production. Also thr rumours that Tempe tyres are going to do the larger 18 and 19 inch rims soon is just that... a rumour. The molds, once again, are still in simmons hands in China. But, if you want the larger size wheels, you only need a second hand set of centers as the rims are still available for any offset required, thru Retro. i will post fotos of the tyres when i take some next.. Cheers. ps Greg,metioned you got yours through Neals, richard had said that they do an exellent job and you shouldnt have any issues with then.
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these are the wheels and tyres i chose for my coupe 15x10s for the rears and 15x8s for the fronts and running 235/60r15 for the fronts and 275/60r15 for the rears goodyear eagle GTs whole lot was $2,100
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[QUOTE=HAMFIST]these are the wheels and tyres i chose for my coupe 15x10s for the rears and 15x8s for the fronts and running 235/60r15 for the fronts and 275/60r15 for the rears goodyear eagle GTs whole lot was $2,100
Nice one, do you know what the tyres cost without the mags? Where did you get them from.
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Thanks mate
Ps: it's George ;) The service level agreement he has with tony means he has to grind the Simmons stamp off the wheel I was told. I would have got the wheels thru him and saved $600 but I wanted the Simmons on my bad boys lol |
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"simmons " isnt ground off ,..the word "Sydney" is . dicky can say whatever he likes ,..a V5 centre that has not been cast at Arncliffe in Sydney aint worth buying ,...pick up an old school Simmons wheel & a chinese version ,..you will feel the difference ,..the very reason Simmons wheels became popular with the racers in the 80's was due to the lightweight of the rim |
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sorry George!
They do have the simmons logo on them, as i seen the display at his shop.
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Are the Goodyear Eagle GT 11, available in 295/50/15s?
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The short answer is no.
http://www.nttyres.com/showPage.php?...leleftmenur8c0
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Sorry Dave too small
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Just changed the wheels on the coupe.
Bought a set of 15x8 & 15x7 "82 stamp globe bathurst last year and just had them restored. Rears 295/50/15 & fronts 225/60/15. |
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I have 14" Hotwires which I presume are 8" (8JJ x14 stamped in the centre) currently wearing 215/65 rubber. Might stick with that size on the front as they already rub in extreme cases, or full lock, but maybe time to fill some of that space in the rear. Anybody recommend a tyre joint preferably SE burbs? |
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Looks the goods for sure!! Sometimes traditional old skool is the only way to go. No scraping or rubbing??
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Wow, didn't know you could get a 295 on a 8inch rim, looks great mate!
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Looks fantastic!!! 295 on an 8 inch rim. Why did I pay for 10" rims :(
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