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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.

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?

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!!

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

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

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

wedgeprincess wrote: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).

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

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

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

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

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

Looking good Pete. 8)

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

They are actually KN Wheels UK made i believe

Looking good. 8)

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