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Bay window Widened Rims
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:00 am
by NUG637
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
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:19 am
by Phat Bug
I'm sure we can make something

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:31 am
by Tonz Magonz
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...
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:50 am
by Phat Bug
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:16 am
by NUG637
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

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:37 pm
by Tonz Magonz
Duallies for the rear...
FIIKH though...
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:34 pm
by Phat Bug
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:34 pm
by Jase
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

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:36 pm
by jnr356
f@#k,if it gets a flat
grab the ute
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:18 pm
by NUG637
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?

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:18 pm
by type3disease
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
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:40 pm
by Tonz Magonz
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
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:57 pm
by Jase
A lot easier to carry one of these

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:00 pm
by Fonz
Which is ok unless you have a blowout.
Tyre companies can not repair a tyre that has had that stuff sprayed into it.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:02 pm
by type3disease
Or a bail of hay...!
Sorry mate - I don't have any widened stockies....

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:04 pm
by Jase
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
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:39 pm
by NUG637
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

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:42 pm
by NUG637
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

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:51 pm
by Fonz
Ahh ok.
Jobsworths then.
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:58 pm
by Jase
What??
Are you speaking English Limey?
