steel wheels ?

[helga592]

Just got back from a trip to the peak district. I think the gearbox isn't quite right not the orignal box not the original engine! (1.9dg on LPG). Anyway I'm thinking 16" steel wheels might be the thing but I've had a good look and I wondred if there are a set that I can just bolt on? any help?
Nik

[kevtherev]

Just wondering the logic here..
is it revving too much in top?
do you have a tachometer to check?

Whats the gearbox code?

Mercedes van steels will fit but I'm not sure what the ET is

[helga592]

It says its an ABD box on the casing. But on the motorway we were doing a constant 65mph and the rev counter said 4000rpm, If I went up to 4300rpm the speedo and the satnat said we were doing 70mph. Standard 14" wheels with 195 60R tyers

[AdrianC]

Standard 14" wheels with 195 60R tyers

Could always start by putting the right tyres on...

The original 185/80 14C are going to be a big chunk taller than those. I'd lay odds they're not load rated, either.

[CJH]

Could always start by putting the right tyres on...

The original 185/80 14C are going to be a big chunk taller than those. I'd lay odds they're not load rated, either.

Yep - the circumference of standard 185/80/14s will be almost 10% bigger than those 195/60/14s, so your 4000rpm will come down to nearer 3600 - should make quite a difference.

[helga592]

Just been out to the van in between the rain showers and the tyers on the van are Michelin 185R 14C am I wrong in assuming that they are the write one

[3pintsNige]

You have the correct load rated tyres mate. Your problem is not with the wheels.

[kevtherev]

Standard 14" wheels with 195 60R tyers

185R 14C

Which ones???
both rear and front?

problem lies elswhere not with the wheels if it has 185X14c tyres

[helga592]

So is there a set of 16" wheels that can go on the van without spacers or centers made bigger?