18's on a classic - will they go straight on?

[danger1982]

Dont know if Im being a bit dense on this one but am not too sure when it comes to wheels.

Will a set of 7 x 18" OZ wheels with a 48mm offset go straight on to my 97 classic or will it need a bit of arch mod?

Any help appreciated!

[bob]

With 215/35/18's They will be ok but with the larger 225's mine just touched.

[danger1982]

Cheers, I will check the tyre fitment.

[scoobyDAZZA]

bobs was 8" wide with a lesser offset
so 7. x 18 with your offset will fit no probs
best go for 215/35 still

you sure they are 7" wide , most OZ are 7.5 or even 8
still be ok though

[danger1982]

Thats what Ive been told, but will check!

Cheers

[bob]

I had 7.5 X 18 with subaru recommended 48mm offset...225's would touch on heavy load bumps or driving very hard.

[elowarr]

These are my wheels 7X18 with 50 o/s the tyres are 215x35x18 they went straight on no probs, but you have to watch the speed bumps and potholes and kerbs cos theres not alot of sidewall.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c367/elowarr/wheels003.jpg


http://www.southwestscoobies.org.uk/showthread.php?t=1961

[scoobyDAZZA]

thought yours was 8" wide bob ?

7.5x18 with 48mm should be fine
hold on, you had 225s innit

shurrup dazza
:lol:

[bob]

thought yours was 8" wide bob ?

7.5x18 with 48mm should be fine
hold on, you had 225s innit

shurrup dazza
:lol:

When you mentioned they had the wrong offset at Haynes I checked up on um..Had 7.5X18 stamped on rim so gave the wheel company a ring and asked for offset 48mm..But them 225 tyres were just a little wide, what with the car lowered as well...:wink:

[scoobyDAZZA]

true true

and it was bloody low innit