what is the bigest width of tyre i can put on 4.5j rim?
what alternative wheels can i put on? i know spitfires,but any others?
dont really wont to go any bigger then 13"s
any thoughts
thanks nic
tyre size for 4.5j rim
tyre size for 4.5j rim
hi all
what is the bigest width of tyre i can put on 4.5j rim?
what alternative wheels can i put on? i know spitfires,but any others?
dont really wont to go any bigger then 13"s
any thoughts
thanks nic
what is the bigest width of tyre i can put on 4.5j rim?
what alternative wheels can i put on? i know spitfires,but any others?
dont really wont to go any bigger then 13"s
any thoughts
thanks nic
Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.
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Herr Flick
Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
You are a bit limited due to the pcd of 95.25mm. Marina, tr7, spitfire, meastro, montego, late metro, thats about it without adaptors.As for tyres 155/13 standard, so 175/70/13, 185/70/13 at a push.
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Toledo Man
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Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
I agree that 175 tyres are about as wide as you can go on the 4.5J steelies.
There are a few options for alternative wheels. The Sprint alloys are the easiest option but you would need the 3/8" nuts for your Dolly 1300. The MGF has the same PCD which might give you a few more options.
There are a few options for alternative wheels. The Sprint alloys are the easiest option but you would need the 3/8" nuts for your Dolly 1300. The MGF has the same PCD which might give you a few more options.
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West Yorkshire Area Organiser
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
Check my blog at http://triumphtoledo.blogspot.com
My YouTube Channel with a bit of Dolomite content.
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Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
if 175`s fit,im sticking with standard wheels
Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.
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Jon Tilson
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Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
They do....been using them for ages.
165 80's ride better though...
Jonners
165 80's ride better though...
Jonners
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Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
I havent ever tried it but I think Spit wheels are the wrong offset for a dolomite.
Yo can get spitfire lookalike wheels though that were fitted to Dolly SE's and used up on the last few W plate HL's.
I think these are 5J and also go well with 175/70's
Sprint wheels will give a slightly better ride due to the lower weight. These are 5 and a half J and the right offset.
Jonners
Yo can get spitfire lookalike wheels though that were fitted to Dolly SE's and used up on the last few W plate HL's.
I think these are 5J and also go well with 175/70's
Sprint wheels will give a slightly better ride due to the lower weight. These are 5 and a half J and the right offset.
Jonners
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Re: tyre size for 4.5j rim
Spitfire 4 1/2j wheels work fine on a dolly, I have run them with 175/70 tyres on autosolos. And I ran 165/70 on spit/GT6 offset 5 1/2j wheels, again no issues (the tyres were new, came on the wheels and were a bargain!)
I have also run 185 55 15 on mgf alloys, rear arch needed fettling. And a set of winter tyres, 175/65 14 on maestro(mgf spare) wheels, which have a similar offset to normal dolly wheels. Lots fit with no real problems. But when the car does get finished, it will probably run 175/70 13's as they are easily available, cheap, and work very well.
I have also run 185 55 15 on mgf alloys, rear arch needed fettling. And a set of winter tyres, 175/65 14 on maestro(mgf spare) wheels, which have a similar offset to normal dolly wheels. Lots fit with no real problems. But when the car does get finished, it will probably run 175/70 13's as they are easily available, cheap, and work very well.
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