[6pack] Alloy Wheel Question

[James Henningsen]

Vance:
Thanks for the feedback. Based on the feedback from many, I think I will 
look for some 15x6 rims and go with 195 width. Anyone have a set of 15x7 
alloys???
Jim Henningsen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Navarrette, Vance" <vance.navarrette at intel.com>
To: "James Henningsen" <trguy at cfl.rr.com>; <6pack at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: [6pack] Alloy Wheel Question


Jim:

I do not recommend the 205 width because of the risk of damaging the sheet 
metal on your car. When backing out of a driveway, the tire edge will snag 
on the inside lip of the front fender, bending the sheet metal and blowing 
off a chunk of paint the size of a quarter.
While I am sure that many people will swear that they have no problems with 
205 or even 215 widths, the results will vary based on your driveway, 
suspension modifications, offset, wheel widths, aspect ratio, etc. So it is 
impossible to say if you will experience this with any certainty (I can only 
say that I have, with 205/70 tires, stock wheels and suspension).
The first time you trash your paint and fender because of this, you will 
probably be very upset, I know I was. I recommend 195/65-15 instead. This 
will keep the tire away from your sheet metal and new paint.
In addition, the steering effort will be lighter that if you go to the wider 
tires as the contact patch will be narrower.
If you want more cornering ability, there are other ways to get it besides 
risking your bodywork and paint.

Vance


      Vance Navarrette
    http://www.triumphowners.com/832
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On 
Behalf Of James Henningsen
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 1:56 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Alloy Wheel Question

Anyone running 7 inch wide alloys on a TR?  I am considering a set for my 
TR4
but not sure if they are too wide for a stock TR.  Also, will 205 width fit 
ok
or too narrow for 7 inch?
Thanks,
Jim Henningsen
62 TR4 CT5212LO
75 TR6