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  • 9J on the rear

    I've done a bit of experimenting with the rear wheel off my daily driver. It's a 9Jx17 with 245/40/R17 tyre.

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body030.jpg

    9J x 17 with 245/40/R17 tyres - damn good look from the back!

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body031.jpg

    Fits under the arch quite well

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body032.jpg

    Nice look from the side

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body033.jpg

    ... but here is the problem! The tyre rubs on the side of the bodywork. Our body work sticks a bit further out than normal due to the coil over install. I don't think it is practical to use an alloy bigger than 8.5J. You might get away with a 235 width tyre on a 9J rim but its very, very close.

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body034.jpg

    Here's a comparison of size between the 9J and the standard E30 7J with 205/65/R15

    http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=10&offset=24

    Patrick
    BMW E30 Sportster 2005 - M20B28 - Build Log and Updates http://www.msportster.co.uk/
    http://www.modelog.co.uk/
    http://www.mustang67.co.uk/
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