What do I need?

All things round and their alignment to your direction of travel

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
Robjackson
Registered user
Posts: 73
Joined: 15 Apr 2015, 11:48
80-90 Mem No: 0

What do I need?

Post by Robjackson »

Looking for a little advice please. I have recently acquired a set of ronal r8 rims (6j X 15 et45) from syncroandy (cheers). The question is, what spacers if any would I need to fit these on my 14" syncro and what size tires would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

Robjackson
Registered user
Posts: 73
Joined: 15 Apr 2015, 11:48
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: What do I need?

Post by Robjackson »

Well a lot of reading tells me that 195/80/r15 is a good idea but still not sure about spacers. Anyone?

Smosh
Registered user
Posts: 1607
Joined: 30 Aug 2013, 15:40
80-90 Mem No: 12801
Location: Guernsey, 1.9 Watercooled Petrol T25 pop-top

Re: What do I need?

Post by Smosh »

It maybe worth dropping Syncroandy a PM, as he probably will know?
There is a post in the Wiki: http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Wh ... ive_wheels http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Sy ... ative_Rims
May be worth reading through?

This may help with tyre size: https://tiresize.com/comparison/
1984 Voltswagen 25 Pop-Top (No idea what type!?) 1.9 W/C Petrol based in Guernsey, C.I.

Robjackson
Registered user
Posts: 73
Joined: 15 Apr 2015, 11:48
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: What do I need?

Post by Robjackson »

Thanks. I have read the wiki and many posts on the matter. Some people are all for spacers and others are dead against them. Was just looking for thoughts. Guessing I need 14mm to take it to the recommended 35 but the wiki says syncros can handle a bit more. How much more?

Smosh
Registered user
Posts: 1607
Joined: 30 Aug 2013, 15:40
80-90 Mem No: 12801
Location: Guernsey, 1.9 Watercooled Petrol T25 pop-top

Re: What do I need?

Post by Smosh »

Not sure on syncros im afraid.

just make sure the spacer bolts to the hub, then wheel to the spacer.
1984 Voltswagen 25 Pop-Top (No idea what type!?) 1.9 W/C Petrol based in Guernsey, C.I.

User avatar
marlinowner
Registered user
Posts: 1530
Joined: 28 Jan 2014, 12:02
80-90 Mem No: 13646
Location: Scottish Borders

Re: What do I need?

Post by marlinowner »

Factory alloys are 6j with ET of 30, so you would want 15mm spacers to give you factory geometry.
Remember ET is the offset between the wheel hub face and the wheel width midpoint, so required ET will be different for different wheel widths.
1993 SA VW T25/T3 2.5i Microbus/homebrew camper
1981/1968 Marlin Kitcar TR6 Engine

DSM
Registered user
Posts: 170
Joined: 02 Aug 2013, 08:53
80-90 Mem No: 1274
Location: Hemel Hempstead

Re: What do I need?

Post by DSM »

Hi,
I run 7 x 16 et 37 on my syncro with plenty of clearance and checking your size with an online size calculator you should have 4.7mm more clearance than me inside and just over 20mm more on the outside. I have no pinch weld on the trailing arms and have 20mm clearance with 215 x 70 BFG tyres.

Robjackson
Registered user
Posts: 73
Joined: 15 Apr 2015, 11:48
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: What do I need?

Post by Robjackson »

Cheers. Suppose it's worth trying them on first. I have another stupid question, I have seen many pictures of syncros some have tires with straight side walls and some have slightly bulging ones. Is this down to tire width or just the tires themselves? I'm sure you are all rolling your eyes at the moment but I wouldn't know where to start searching for the answer to that one.

Post Reply