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aidanadon
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United Kingdom
17 Posts

Posted - 02 Jun 2017 :  18:18:52 Show Profile Reply with Quote
hello everybody
Im looking for some advice/suggestions for wider wheels for a 96. What size fits the arch that sort of thing. looking for more grip.
many thanks
aidan

andydeans3
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
1994 Posts

Posted - 03 Jun 2017 :  23:13:20 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Aidnadon

I can say that my car has 5 J wheels, and 175 tyres, and I can only just get the tyres under the rear arches.

Andy

1978 LHD SAAB 96
1978 MGB Roadster
2008 LHD "Classic" Renault Twingo
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GeoffC
V4 Mad

United Kingdom
507 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  08:37:36 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Be careful trying to get too much grip - 96's can roll over!!

155 or 165's are the limit really or you can use modern Mini tyres like Andy suggests which are 175/65 x 15"
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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  09:55:03 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I know someone who ran 195s (not sure on height) on 6J wheels without them rubbing anywhere; he had to remove the axle straps to change a wheel though. I think 5.5J wheels with 185/65 tyres is what you can normally get away with without too much discomfort, I'm yet to try it myself though.

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Edited by - melle on 06 Jun 2017 11:45:42
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deggsie
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United Kingdom
431 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  10:07:15 Show Profile Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GeoffC...or you can use modern Mini tyres like Andy suggests which are 175/65 x 15"
I had Yokohama Blue-Earth 175/65/15 fitted to my soccerballs when they were refurbished in 2015 - very pleased with them so far (good grip/rain clearance - and they clear the back wings OK).


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Derek
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United Kingdom
2187 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  11:42:42 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Even the standard 155 can rub on the rear of the inner wing on some cars. Not normally a problem of course, but if an eagle eyed MOT man spots it, he can get quite shirty.
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aidanadon
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United Kingdom
17 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  17:21:21 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Thanks for all the replies and advice. A bit confused on what the 5j and 5.5j means is that the width of the actual rim itself? currently got the standard steel wheels on my 96 will they 5j ?
many thanks
aidan
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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  17:26:11 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Yes, J means width in inches, so a 5J wheel is 5" wide. Early standard oval hole steel wheels are 4J, the later type comes in 4 and 4.5J. Saab also did 5.5J steel wheels for V4s (oval hole early type and round hole "RAC" wheels), but they're extremely rare.

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aidanadon
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  17:34:08 Show Profile Reply with Quote
ahh thanks for that Melle. That clears alot up!
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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  17:50:48 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Soccers are 4.5J and Minilites/ Ronals are 5J if I'm not mistaken. Not sure about JPs, also 5J? I think we've now covered everything that fits without modifications or adaptors.

I'm planning to do a "wheel guide" article for my website at some point, with photos, dimensions and offset of all wheels that fit the 95/96/Sonett V4.

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Edited by - melle on 07 Jun 2017 11:32:09
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Mr Burrrrrrrrrrt
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United Kingdom
344 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  18:22:01 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Anyone ever fitted larger wheels with adaptors? Anyone know what would fit?
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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  18:40:29 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I think the only ones who do adaptors off the shelf are Manton Racing in Sweden, they can be used with 90/ 99/ 900/ 9000 wheels (I think they do them for both types) like 4-stud steels or Incas. If you make your own, pretty much anything goes as long as the wheels aren't too wide and the offset is OK. Iirc transit80 used 4-stud Rover wheels.

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Wheelspin
V4 Beginner

Denmark
99 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  21:26:19 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I have a set of Manton Racing spacers and have used the 5,5" Ronal silverspoke with 185/65-15. These gave a bit of problems in the rear, especially with passengers in the rear seat.
175s would probably fit better in this setup.
I have a friend with similar spacers using SAAB 99 EMS soccerball wheels which are 5" wide. He's also using 185/65-15 and have not had problems.
So spacers and 5" wheels might be the best setup.
Regards, Mads
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RhysN
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United Kingdom
411 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  22:05:57 Show Profile Reply with Quote
There is, of course, the new run of wheels coming up from Compmotive. Look under the thread "Ronal wheels". No I am not linked in any way except as a potential/likely customer.
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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 06 Jun 2017 :  22:19:35 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Maybe it's because I dislike alloys in general, but I really don't get why one would spend 1000 quid on a set of rims, while with adaptors there are many cheaper (and much better looking!) options. The funny thing is that at shows I notice it's mainly "purists" who have after-market wheels on their cars.

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Mr Burrrrrrrrrrt
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United Kingdom
344 Posts

Posted - 07 Jun 2017 :  10:59:36 Show Profile Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Wheelspin
I have a set of Manton Racing spacers and have used the 5,5" Ronal silverspoke with 185/65-15. These gave a bit of problems in the rear, especially with passengers in the rear seat.
175s would probably fit better in this setup.
I have a friend with similar spacers using SAAB 99 EMS soccerball wheels which are 5" wide. He's also using 185/65-15 and have not had problems.
So spacers and 5" wheels might be the best setup.
Regards, Mads



What problems do you mean? I already have a set of new Highgate wheels I bought many years ago, but am looking at different options.
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