Bay window Widened Rims

NUG637 · Post by **NUG637** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:00 am

Chasing 2 widened baywindow (small 5 pcd) rims.... with the offset outwards? not really up on my rim lingo but looking for some fats for the back

let me know if you have anything that might fit the criteria

Post by **Phat Bug** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:19 am

I'm sure we can make something

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:31 am

Measure inwards and outwards from stock rim fitted to give max. dimensions Nug..

I fitted a 9" rim under the splittie ute, so you shouldn't have any drama fitting something similar , but be mindful of load on wheel bearings when you increase the dish depth...

Post by **Phat Bug** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:50 am

As much as it pains me to say this.
If your planning to be doing alot of travelling, especially in remote areas,
You really need to think about the practicality of having different size rims front and rear and tyre availability.

Two different size tyres = two different spares.
You would be hard pressed finding odd size tyres outside any capital city.
Yet if you went with a 205/65r15 or even a 185/75r14LT allround. I think you'd be able to find them almost anywhere.

Maybe have another set of rims for shows and shit? I dunno.

NUG637 · Post by **NUG637** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:16 am

Yeah good point... Just thinking something to fill these crazy guards/tubs. Was thinking of having 2 spares anyways but hadnt thought to much into it... But valid point none the less

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:37 pm

Duallies for the rear...

FIIKH though...

Post by **Phat Bug** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:34 pm

Thanks for the lovely text messages Nugget, after taking into consideration what you told me, and the height you want it, this is what I'd be doing....

Either way you go (wide 5 or leave it small (you should do wide 5)) I think you'll need to get rims made.
Here goes..........
Keep in mind Stock bay tyre has a dia of 633mm,

IMO

I'd be getting some 15x8s made for the rear with some 265/60r15s (dia 646mm)
And some 15x5s made for the front with 185/65s (dia 621mm)
Then have at least one other 15x5 with a 185/65 as a spare.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:34 pm

Not telling you how to suck eggs Nugg,
Bu have you considered thing Ebay for a set of Merc Rims even a set of old school mags
Heaps of them have a staggered fit that old unit your application
Keep a spare that's same as front and not way out of whack in height to rear and bobs your mums brother

Post by **jnr356** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:36 pm

f@#k,if it gets a flat
grab the ute

NUG637 · Post by **NUG637** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:18 pm

I don't know shit from clay when it comes to bay windows.. What do Merc rims look like?.. Learning along the way... You know me... I like stockos

Jnr why would I grab the ute when I can just borrow one of your many bmw's?

type3disease · Post by **type3disease** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:18 pm

Merc wheels (mercedes circa 70s onwards) are same stud patterns bud so lots to choose from, like the missus Ronals that were gunna go on my dc

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:40 pm

On the subject of flat tyres..
Get yourself a plug style repair kit..
Repair tyre without removal but need to carry luft for re inflation

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:57 pm

A lot easier to carry one of these

Fonz · Post by **Fonz** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:00 pm

Which is ok unless you have a blowout.

Tyre companies can not repair a tyre that has had that stuff sprayed into it.

type3disease · Post by **type3disease** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:02 pm

Or a bail of hay...!

Sorry mate - I don't have any widened stockies....

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:04 pm

Yes they can

Had a heap done

Got one that I need to pick up at the minute

They don't like to because its poisonous

NUG637 · Post by **NUG637** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:39 pm

Since I've never driven a car befor I might wrap it and the tyres in cotton wool so nothing goes wrong....

So does anyone have widened bay rims? No? Ok... Thanks for fixing my flat tyre issue

NUG637 · Post by **NUG637** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:42 pm

Tonz Magonz wrote:On the subject of flat tyres..
Get yourself a plug style repair kit..
Repair tyre without removal but need to carry luft for re inflation

Is that what you use on the trailer when it gets a flat

Fonz · Post by **Fonz** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:51 pm

Ahh ok.

Jobsworths then.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:58 pm

What??

Are you speaking English Limey?