17" Fuchs Replica Wheels with 215/60/17's?
Posted: 29 Jun 2022, 20:15
Hi all
Could anyone please help me out choosing the correct wheel and tyre sizes for my needs? I’ve done a fair amount of reading up and used the online calculators available, but it’s so complex/confusing for a layman like me, I’m not sure if I’ve come up with the “right” answer?
My van is an ’88 Autosleeper high top. Totally standard suspension and wheels ie running 185/80/14 tyres.
What I am trying to achieve with new alloys is roughly a 5% increase in rolling circumference to lengthen the gearing (I have recently had a new 2.1 engine to replace the original 1.9 and will shortly have a 5 speed box fitted). I’m thinking of buying some 17x7” Fuchs style alloys with 215/60/17 tyres.
What I’d really like to clarify please is:
1) Does 215/60/17 give me the 5% rolling circumference increase I’m looking for? According to this it does (comparing it to the standard 185/80/14 tyres)? https://alloywheels.com/tyreCalculator
2) Would the van drive ok with 17x7" and fit without fouling the wheel arches or other issues?
3) Is the offset I need the same as the standard wheel's ET39, or does that change due to the increased wheel size?
4) Has anyone ever dealt with this company, or have any comment good bad or ugly about this JBW Fuchs replica wheel? https://www.randr-alloys.co.uk/classic- ... -7x17.html
Any help or advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks very much in advance
Could anyone please help me out choosing the correct wheel and tyre sizes for my needs? I’ve done a fair amount of reading up and used the online calculators available, but it’s so complex/confusing for a layman like me, I’m not sure if I’ve come up with the “right” answer?
My van is an ’88 Autosleeper high top. Totally standard suspension and wheels ie running 185/80/14 tyres.
What I am trying to achieve with new alloys is roughly a 5% increase in rolling circumference to lengthen the gearing (I have recently had a new 2.1 engine to replace the original 1.9 and will shortly have a 5 speed box fitted). I’m thinking of buying some 17x7” Fuchs style alloys with 215/60/17 tyres.
What I’d really like to clarify please is:
1) Does 215/60/17 give me the 5% rolling circumference increase I’m looking for? According to this it does (comparing it to the standard 185/80/14 tyres)? https://alloywheels.com/tyreCalculator
2) Would the van drive ok with 17x7" and fit without fouling the wheel arches or other issues?
3) Is the offset I need the same as the standard wheel's ET39, or does that change due to the increased wheel size?
4) Has anyone ever dealt with this company, or have any comment good bad or ugly about this JBW Fuchs replica wheel? https://www.randr-alloys.co.uk/classic- ... -7x17.html
Any help or advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks very much in advance