The 'E' Type Forum

Hi All,
I’m looking to change the black painted (over red powder coat - yes really) wires that came with my 3.8 FHC.
I am going for chrome wires.
The current wheels & tyres have only 150 miles use and I want to retain the 205/70 vred sprint classic tyres as they are like new.
The tyre size suggests these are 6” rims, does that sound correct? I only ask as there is no issue with fitting in the spare wheel well and no issues with the rear bump stops, which I thought were problems with bigger rims/tyres.

Richard, please fit 185 tyres, they are so much nicer and what would have been fitted to your car when new

Geoff

Original rims are 15"x5". Your current tyres will fit them fine.

Some prefer a 6" or even 6.5" rim; again your tyres will fit them as well.

Obviously you want curly hubs. There are a couple of choices with spoke patterns; original and triple laced. Again it is mostly a question of personal choice.

Spokes can come chromed or stainless. Personally I have always gone with stainless.

Lots of info here http://www.mwsint.com/custom/FitmentGui ... A&CarYear=

Over the years I have found that I get the best deal on rims from SC Parts. This is because they have consistently offered matched pricing but much better freight costs. I do not buy ANYTHING else from them.

Hi Richard, I have 15x6" with 185/15 vreds on my S2 and like these a lot, no issue whatsoever with the spare storage.
If you want to part with your set of black wires please let me know!

Hi Richard....Do your existing wheels not have the size or code stamped on the inside....they usually do....Steve

Hi Ralph,
Once I’ve got the chromes, I will be selling the black wires, so I’ll give you first refusal - shipping to Belgium may be a bit expensive though!

Hi Steve
I’ve had a good look on the spare, but can’t see anything- maybe covered by powder coating and paint.

Hi Richard

I think you might find that a 6" wide wheel won't fit in the spare wheel well so if you go for 6" you may want to keep a standard size wheel as a spare.

That's what I'm doing.

Regards

Hi Richard...have you tried measuring the rims....Steve

Yes, although the tyre gets in the way so can only measure from the outer rim, rather than from the inner bead edge, however a rough go with a caliper gauge suggests it’s either 5.5 or 6. As there are no boot space issues, prob a 5.5.

Richard, interested in a swap against a set of 15x5" chromes ?

I have 6.5" rims on one of my cars. No trouble with the spare fitting with 205/65/15 tyre.