It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

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Joe Danger
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It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Joe Danger » 26 Nov 2013 11:45 pm

hi all...

as promised I'll have to ask a silly question.. have any of you guys seen a 340 or 360 with 16" wheels fitted ?
If anyone got any pictures it would be nice ! (:

yea yea know all of that 13-14-15 action.. but is there any, when it comes 16" (other than rubbing :mrgreen: )
i know it would be like constant rubbing, unless you redo the fenders or goes MAAADly high... but still has it ever been done ? and if.. can i see it ?

that's all cheers sm1
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Logan360
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Logan360 » 27 Nov 2013 05:50 am

Browse through the pic's in my thread. Run 16x7's think with 35 offset and 5mm spacers the rubber on them is all shot so when i get new stuff I'll be going stretched fronts and have no travel in rear end so they'll be normal.
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Joe Danger
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Joe Danger » 28 Nov 2013 04:06 pm

Logan360 wrote:Browse through the pic's in my thread. Run 16x7's think with 35 offset and 5mm spacers the rubber on them is all shot so when i get new stuff I'll be going stretched fronts and have no travel in rear end so they'll be normal.
Coool 'ill have a look :)
Why "Joe Danger" ?.. well I allways imagine a japanese drift speeker screaming it "DjooooooeDjeeeenDjaaaarh !!!"
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Logan360 » 28 Nov 2013 06:42 pm

Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

Joe Danger
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Joe Danger » 29 Nov 2013 04:04 pm

Logan360 wrote:Just realised no link sorry

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =5&t=13949

cool ! did find it under your profile tho.

But those wheel arches you've got looks dope !
Why "Joe Danger" ?.. well I allways imagine a japanese drift speeker screaming it "DjooooooeDjeeeenDjaaaarh !!!"
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Logan360 » 30 Nov 2013 04:32 am

They have clearance issues with current rubber. Hoping when it gets new stuff it'll be sweet
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850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Nimminz » 30 Nov 2013 08:35 pm

I'm sure Adam (340GLT) had 16" alloys on his 340R project

I don't get any rubbing using 15x8 wheels so using 45 profile tyres on say 16x7 would probably be ok if you don't go too low
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Logan360
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Logan360 » 01 Dec 2013 01:40 am

My project seems to sit lower than my other 360's do already so can't go low in front much and I'm only going one inch blocks in back so should be fine, but if you want to go LOW I'd stay away from 16
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97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R

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E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5

Joe Danger
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Re: It sounds Silly, but .. 16 ?

Post by Joe Danger » 02 Dec 2013 12:18 am

Nimminz wrote:I'm sure Adam (340GLT) had 16" alloys on his 340R project

I don't get any rubbing using 15x8 wheels so using 45 profile tyres on say 16x7 would probably be ok if you don't go too low

yea i started thinking 15x8's with 185/45

It's hell on earth to figure out, what wheels to look for... SO many shiney things sm1

any pictures of the 45's on 15's - on the 340-360 ?
- iv'e seen it on other cars..
Why "Joe Danger" ?.. well I allways imagine a japanese drift speeker screaming it "DjooooooeDjeeeenDjaaaarh !!!"
... and then i smile

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