17" n 18" for your Mope?

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Thu Jul 17, 08 8:41 pm

(Also in "restoration" sec.)

As an alternative to the usual 15" stuff .....(Except Budgies of course

) try these for size......................

These measure 8.5" x 17" and 10" x 18"

I will be bringing a few Set's of Wheels n Tyre's along to the NATS with me .......

PS....I know the nose wants droppin

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 20, 08 1:09 am

I always wondered what modern style rims would look like with fat white letter tyres? Are they a new or replica wheel?

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Sun Jul 20, 08 1:36 am

I quite like big dia wheels on older cars like our A, B, C, E bods, but if you're gonna use low profile tyres, I reckon that Cornet needs bigger dia wheels - 20" praps?

Or fit taller tyres on those 17/18ers

Just my

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Sun Jul 20, 08 10:15 am

Not normally a fan of big wheels on old cars but I reckon they'd look the part if the car was a bit lower
that bumper looks a bit grubby

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Sun Jul 20, 08 11:40 am

I think that wheel suits the car quite well but I agree with Rob, they would look better with a higher profile tyre. Cool car anyway Budge

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Sun Jul 20, 08 12:24 pm

I think it's one of those where the photo's don't quite do it justice. Really works when you see it in the flesh.

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Wed Aug 06, 08 10:10 am

Forgot to awnser this

You can't fit "taller" tyres as anything more than 45 profile and you are into 4x4 stuff

Didn't go 19"/20" as you then DO end up with no side walls = 30/35 profile, just don't look right imo

Ounce she's dropped all round I reckon she'll look well

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Aug 06, 08 10:38 am

Lovely wheels. With Rob though - need a bit more side profile.

Are you leaving that bumper on the car? Might clean up a bit.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Aug 06, 08 10:44 am

I really like the look of them on the '70. Classic with a modern touch. Bet they improve the handling too!

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Wed Aug 06, 08 7:48 pm

Clivey wrote:Lovely wheels. With Rob though - need a bit more side profile.

Are you leaving that bumper on the car? Might clean up a bit.

Please pay attention Clivey...."You can't fit "taller" tyres as anything more than 45 profile and you are into 4x4 stuff"

"Are you leaving that bumper on the car? Might clean up a bit." Now I know your winding me

That bumper is for the bin son

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu Aug 07, 08 8:00 am

[quote="Budgie"]
You can't fit "taller" tyres as anything more than 45 profile and you are into 4x4 stuff

Not too sure on the 18 front but I have 55`s on my 17`s..

C`mon son you should know,,you supplied the bloody things

Bentley tyres IIRC..

Those will look good on there once you attack the torsion bars .

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Thu Aug 07, 08 8:37 am

All depends on the width Rich

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Thu Aug 07, 08 8:44 am

Budgie wrote:All depends on the width Rich

Cue Dunc/Ray/Bri......

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Thu Aug 07, 08 12:23 pm

Budgie wrote:All depends on the width Rich

yep mines 4" always satisfied the ladies, they reckon its plenty thick enough