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The tyre guides suggest a maximum of 145 tyres on 4 inch rims, though Angel said that 155 tyres aren't a problem. I suspect 175 tyres would be too wide for the rims.
They'd fit Gordini rims (are they 5.5 inch?) and there shouldn't be any clearance problems (other people run them). Though the gearing would be a little too high.
They'd fit Gordini rims (are they 5.5 inch?) and there shouldn't be any clearance problems (other people run them). Though the gearing would be a little too high.
malcolm
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Oop - forgot about the rear suspension. 145/85 tyres get close to that with their slightly bigger diameter.
My thought on tyre diameter is the diameter of say a 155/70 tyre would be roughly the same as a 165/60. It's a rough calculation but works for one or 2 changes in section.
Might be worth measuring the distance between the standard 135/85 tyre and the rear suspension outer mounting, then using one of the tyre calculators on the internet to work out if you'd get away with the 175/65. Still think the 175s are too wide for the standard rims though.
My thought on tyre diameter is the diameter of say a 155/70 tyre would be roughly the same as a 165/60. It's a rough calculation but works for one or 2 changes in section.
Might be worth measuring the distance between the standard 135/85 tyre and the rear suspension outer mounting, then using one of the tyre calculators on the internet to work out if you'd get away with the 175/65. Still think the 175s are too wide for the standard rims though.