Wide wheels?

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Wide wheels?

Post by MartayMcFly » Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:26 pm

I see that even the 20" optional wheels (apparently not available in the UK?) still use an 8J rear. Does anyone have aftermarket wider wheels on the back, maybe 19x9? What sort of offset and tyres would I need to get away with it? I'm not keen on stretched tyres, but maybe a 245 on a 9J would leave a bit of rim protection while also dodging the dreaded top screw.
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Re: Wide wheels?

Post by MikeFish » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:39 pm

I may be wrong but I thought people were successfully running 8.5j all round.

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Re: Wide wheels?

Post by Revolution » Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:40 pm

8.5x20 ET44 all round
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