new graphics on van

[Kilroy]

8" would definitely foul the guards both ends.
7" may contact the left rear guard slightly when the suspension is compressed - inner edge needs rolling slightly - front needs slight modding inside the lower leading edge.
Neither mod is apparent from the outside.

[locost_bryan]

So 7" rims require a little gentle tweaking for clearance (think I recall reading that in one of your other posts ), but 8" rears will require a bit of flaring for clearance. So those TR7 15x8 rims would be just a tad too wide for easy fitting.

If only the van for sale on Trademe was a 575 not a 440, I could fit the 13x7 114.3 PCD Superlites also currently on Trademe.

Wonder if a panelbeater could ease the wings out enough to clear 8" rims, without spoiling the looks?

[wedgeprincess]

The 13x7 on my van are fitted with 195/45r13 tyres so no clearance problems at all, trouble is the gearing is soooooo low now!!

[wedgeprincess]

Thought i'd try some cream coloured banded steels with 185/55's

[Chicken Hawk]

They look just as fat as the others Are you putting on different wheels each week?? Cant wait to see them if you are

[MarinaCoupe]

Have you tried adding Mk1 hub caps? Could look funky.

[locost_bryan]

The 13x7 on my van are fitted with 195/45r13 tyres so no clearance problems at all, trouble is the gearing is soooooo low now!!

195/50x15 should be ok on 15x7 rims, then . Gives about the same gearing as 205/60x13 (and 175/70x13 and 155/80x13).

[Kilroy]

Lovely stuff Peter - keep the photos coming..
.. and you answered my question about the superlites - funny that the lower profile rubber makes the rims look bigger diameter.

Bryan - in answer to your musings re 8" rims - I think they would be the ultimate mate..!
Obviously, most of the width would need to be outwards, but I feel there is enough leeway in the guards to allow a little rolling.
I reckon a Marina would be as stable as a citroen light 15 on 8" rims..!

If I can get more than 150BHP into one, I'll factor the expense of 8" superlites as well.

Cool stuff guys.

Kilroy

[1700HL]

The van looks fantastic! Now if only I could prise those wide steels from your grasp...

[Number 63]

Looks great with the steels too but would look even better with hubcaps. 8)

[wedgeprincess]

Now with 15" Minilites and 185/45 tyres...

[MarinaCoupe]

Wow, v nice wheels, Minilites, Powerlites, Compomotive - what are they?

[balmy]

Looking good Pete. 8)

Bagsy there mine if you ever sell them! :mrgreen:

[wedgeprincess]

They are actually KN Wheels UK made i believe

[80mojo]

Looking good. 8)

I have a real thing for classic commercials. This just hits the spot 8)