Post #1
Does anyone know what maximum width tyre i can use on a 17x7" wide rim ET15, before it gets too close to the gearbox end case on full lock. I currently have 205 mm width fitted without issues.Thanks,
Rouben.
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 RallyeP6
Regular  Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Thanks, Rouben. |
 Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 13:04
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #2
205 is ideal with the low profile, with a taller sidewall such as on a 15" you can go to 195.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 14:26
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #3
The tyres look too skinny on the 7" rim and can easily be kerbed, I already caught the kerb once last week but luckily didn't touch the rim. I would prefer a higher sidewall though, for a bit of comfort and better looks. |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 14:44
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #4
get smaller wheels or learn to drive...________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 15:53
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #5
OUCH... after 26 years of driving, I don't think I'm going to start learning now. Too many other things in life to do. |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 16:51
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Day666
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 5,214 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Got 17x7 comp Mo5s & have the same problem with rims out further than tyre ...go any wider than 205 & the sidewall hits the suspension also ...Gone to 16s Pro1.2 that still fit my 330 Brakes..195/50/16 ...as Mei said not a problem now  |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 16:59
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #7
hehe, nothing personal  out of necessity the saxo rally car only has 200 wide tyres on 7" rims, nice perfectly square sitting tyres, but rims are all wider. However a wheel is usually cheaper than our tyres.... ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Nov 2015 at 17:03
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #8
To be fair I'd have said exactly the same as WP there  Been running 205 40 17 tyres on 17x7" wheels for years and never touch a kerb (touch wood....) I use michelin ps3's which have a decent size rim protector on them anyway but not sure the Rubber would do much protecting against a Stone kerb. 205 is the widest you'll get on a lowered 6 without rolling the arches big time. ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 07:45
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shabusta
Regular  Location: Australia Registered: 10 Sep 2015 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #9
+1 i was going to ask this when i got around to it in a few months (years...) |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 09:46
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #10
I will jack the car up put something high enough under the wheels let it down, and crawl under to see how much clearance there is. The ride height is standard at the moment so I don't have any clearance issues. |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 11:31
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I've always found any I've run that have been et15 have rubbed slightly on the rear arches over bumps when lowered 30-40mm but the superleggeras I'm currently running don't rub at all yet according to offset they are further out.... they only made them in ford fitment ET37 with genuine Oz 26mm hubcentric spacers and longer bolts. Offset works out et11 but they don't rub at all anywhere.________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 12:26
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #12
It will all be about filling up the arch space next year anyway when I (if i can afford it) put the Maxi kit on. |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 13:38
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Oh well, too late, wife just said she scratched the wheels on the curb. |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 15:52
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Lol shouldn't have let the wife drive with nice wheels on  ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 5th Nov 2015 at 11:42
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RallyeP6
Regular Location: West Byfleet Registered: 11 Jul 2013 Posts: 451 Status: Offline |
Post #15
No choice at the moment, I sold my Xantia to save money on Tax and insurance, and only have one car for now. Anyway they are old wheels, its just I spent a couple of day rubbing down and repainting them. |
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Posted 5th Nov 2015 at 13:50
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro  Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #16
My 205's in 16 inch rub on the arch slightly over big bumps, very irritating |
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Posted 7th Nov 2015 at 09:52
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fatlapit
Seasoned Pro  Location: STOCKSFIELD Registered: 02 Nov 2010 Posts: 3,040 Status: Offline |
Post #17
205 is the biggest u can run. I get no scrub with 3 degrees neg camber________________________________________ |
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Posted 7th Nov 2015 at 12:09
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