Wheel Fitment Question

[diondiv]

Hey Guys,

 

Just wanted to get peoples thoughts on the following - still getting up to speed with fitment (have read through many threads on here). 

 

I have a 74 tii with 185/70 13 x 5 inch steelies (ET29) at the moment. I have the opportunity to purchase some 14 x 6.5 inch e30 basketweaves with 195/65 tires and ET30 fitment. (I thought i'd change the rubber to 195/60).

 

Question – looking at a wheel comparison, will I need spacers to push the tire outwards and if so how big? Does anyone else run these on their tii's? 

 

Cheers & thank you!

 

Dion

Edited January 21, 2020 by diondiv

[jireland2002]

With stock fenders you'll want the tire/wheel in as far as possible to have the best clearance at the fender lip.

6.5" wheel is really 7.5 over all width.  So back space is 7.5/2 + 1.18" (30mm) = 4.93"

You will likely need a small 1/8" or 3/16" spacer to keep the tire off the strut.

A 195 tire should be fine.

[SydneyTii]

I have the same year Tii, No spacer required with these at et30 and a 185x60 tyre, I ran them for ages, i don’t know about 195 so let’s see if anyone running them chimes in.

[Conserv]

4 hours ago, diondiv said:

 

... Does anyone else run these on their tii's?

 

tii’s and non-tii’s have the same bodies.  Whatever works on one generally works on the other. I say “generally” because there are differences from car to car — un-related to the fuel delivery system — that make each and every ‘02 slightly “individual”.  Some of these might be factory tolerances, but many of these differences arise from use, accidents, repairs, etc., a.k.a., “the car’s history”! In short, a combination that works perfectly on another member’s car — assuming you are pushing the size limits — may or may not fit perfectly on your car.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited January 22, 2020 by Conserv

[SydneyTii]

Agreed Steve, these cars are a bit like their owners, a bit individual ?

Ive certainly found this to be true a few years back swapping wheels between my old roundie and later model.

[Teelinger]

I used to run those wheels on my 73 with coilovers, a significant drop and with no spacers - no problemo. 

 

 

[diondiv]

Awesome, thanks guys.

 

Appreciate the feedback!

[dlacey]

6 hours ago, Conserv said:

tii’s and non-tii’s have the same bodies. 

 

Body and geometry same same but tii got bigger front caliper which will foul on some wheels that will fit carburated 02s

[Conserv]

6 hours ago, dlacey said:

Body and geometry same same but tii got bigger front caliper which will foul on some wheels that will fit carburated 02s

Oops! Good point! I’ve never seen a rim larger than 13”, say 14” or 15”, that had a problem with the factory tii calipers. But then — also a part of each car’s individual history — there are lots of post-factory “big brake” installations, on tii’s and non-tii’s, that will create havoc even with rims larger than 13”.  I was focused solely on fender/ inner fender/ suspension fitment, and neglected the critical brake issue! Thank you for noting this.

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[7502]

They might be too close for comfort. I changed to 195/60R14 on BMW Basketweave 14" x 6.5 " Ran them for about a year but eventually added 5mm spacers since the clearance was about 1/16 or less and I wasn't comfortable with the tight clearance.

 

[jimk]

Had rubs during turnin over driveway approach  with 195-60s.  Changed to 185-65, no rubs.