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16" Syncro wheels
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 23:04
by sparkes
Hi,
I want to fit 16" syncro wheels to my 1980 Joker, May sound like a silly question, but firstly will they fit, and secondly will I have to beef up the suspension springs with regards to rubbing under the front arches when going over bumps?
Cheers for any advice
Neil.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 07:56
by Hacksawbob
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 09:33
by Ye Olde Syncrospares
yes you can,but you will have to fit a lower profile tyre to suit,theres a gypsy running around on a set of 16" steels looks good,cj.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 17:18
by bigshape
currently in the process of fitting a set of 16 x 7.5 on mine from a merc e-class.
got the rubber on this weekend 215/55/16 97w extra load
just need to get spacers and longer studs so i can bolt 'em on!
(was inspired by the gipsy on syncro 16's - anyone know whose it is? i think it was featured in camper and bus a while back...)
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 18:11
by marcher
It belongs to a chap called mark from the "Bus Brothers" hope that helps.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 18:38
by bigshape
ta!
just found a pic of it...
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it looks
with those rims!
the merc ones look a bit different - bigger holes and deeper faces.
i'll post a pic when they're on.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 21:04
by marcher
I'm hoping to get much the same look on mine. Just need to make up my mind which colour to get the 16's powered coated.
Red or Black or White????
regards
marcher
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 11:48
by bigshape
marcher wrote:I'm hoping to get much the same look on mine. Just need to make up my mind which colour to get the 16's powered coated.
Red or Black or White????
regards
marcher
depends... what colour's your van?
i wanted to do mine red but i didn't think it would suit with blue so i've left them silver. for now...
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 13:55
by ttcharlie
marcher wrote:I'm hoping to get much the same look on mine. Just need to make up my mind which colour to get the 16's powered coated.
Red or Black or White????
regards
marcher
Dont go white! Had a MCS with white alloys, looked brilliant but were dirty buy the time I had reversed it off the drive!
Go black......
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 17:23
by marcher
Just waiting for Cj to let me know just how much the wheel are going to cost to post??? then stright to the powder coaters!!!
I think that Black is the new Black
Cheers
Posted: 08 Apr 2008, 11:28
by bigshape
said i'd post a pic when they were on so here it is!
gone a bit lower as well
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Posted: 08 Apr 2008, 12:37
by Hacksawbob
whats the height of the tyres in case any one else want to go that route?
Posted: 08 Apr 2008, 13:09
by bigshape
ok, here's the low down;
wheels are 16 x 7.5 et42 merc steelies (from an e-class i think...)
no machining required on wheels
stud conversion on front
long rear studs
16mm spacers front and rear
radius nuts
tyres are sumo firenza st-08 215 55 r16 97xl
(these are slightly smaller diameter than stock)
