wheels

[Pick it]

Hi,
whats the widest wheel/tyre that can be fitted without problems?
thanks,
Wayne

 

[scunnycougar]

depends on the offset of the wheel. 235 19's fit

 

[JJ]

235/19!!!! As far as I know it won't fit Si, with the correct offset 225/35/19 is very tight.

JJ

 

[scunnycougar]

oh i thought rob's were 235's? My bad.

235's definitely fit on 18's

 

[Everton]

I'm running 225/45/17 on mine and the grip is immense, they have quite a big offset though and sit further out than normal.

 

[scunnycougar]

I have 225 40's on my 18's - which will soon be offered for sale

My new rims, will have 225 45 17's on them too - Bridgestone and Pirelli combo

 

[JJ]

I could be wrong Si, I know the offset on the 19"s on tango were not spot on but 225/40/18 are tight with the correct offset.

JJ

 

[scunnycougar]

My present wheels have an et38 offset and there is loads of clearance on the 225 18's

 

[Pick it]

Hi,
thanks for lots (and quick) responses...hey scunny the 235 x18..were they without an offset..I cannot
run with any offset
wayne

 

[scunnycougar]

et38 and no rubbing issues

 

[Pick it]

Xcuse my ignorance, so that means no additional offset (no track increase)?

 

[Quicksilver]

Standard Cougar offset/ET on the OEM 16" diameter, 6.5" wide alloys is 46. As you increase the width of the wheel to 7", 7.5", 8"* etc the ET should DECREASE to 40, 38, 36* etc to ensure the wheel and tyre stay inside the arch and to maintain the tracking width as close as poss. to standard.

*The figures quoted don't have to correlate exactly but you get the idea.

 

[wayne-45]

currently got 235 35 19's and lowered 30mm rubs on the n/s inner arch liner a bit but no other problems apart from the harsh ride !

 

[FlamencoAssassin]

I've got 225/40's on 18"x8J wheels with ET42 offset. And it's lowered approx 30mm.
I get no rubbing at all.

Lowered suspension is another factor to consider.