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MiniChris
02-05-2007, 07:41 PM
Sorry know someone else has posted about 'tyres' but didnt like to 'post hyjack'!
Posted this on 'MiniFinity'- http://www.minifinity.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=62818

What do you guys think?
Tommy Cooper
02-05-2007, 07:53 PM
are you talking about putting bigger tyres on your existing rims !?!? or getting 5J rims and fitting 165/60s ?

Ive gopt Falken 165/60 12" tyres on 5J rims .. which are fine but they rub slightly on the front bodywork near the arches when I have passengers and go round sharp corners.... :eek:
MiniChris
02-05-2007, 07:55 PM
yeah meaning different tyres on current 4.5 x 12s steels!
Tommy Cooper
02-05-2007, 07:59 PM
hmmm I know you can do this but suspect its a very bad idea ! :eek:
MiniChris
02-05-2007, 08:14 PM
Really!:confused: -i thought it was pretty standard to have a few choices of tire sizes??!
Tommy Cooper
02-05-2007, 08:16 PM
Im not sure I suspect you can but that certain tyres fit better and more safely on certain size rims
RNRMF
03-05-2007, 07:05 AM
Yes, some 165/60/12 size tyres would make it look a bit more 'purposeful' as they are a little wider and have a smaller sidewall/lower profile. It is perfectly safe, the rover 'minilight' style alloys (like on my car) are 4.5 X 12 and loads of people run 165/60/12 tyres on them. If your balljoints and rubber suspension cones are in decent nick there should be no issues with tyre scrubbing either.