#54046 - 16/09/0607:56 PMRe: Sort of urgent question
[Re: Micky]
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think the offset is embossed somewere inside the rim,check both type of wheel to find out if you have both sets. why put 16s on an ST ?it will alter the gearing and handling,and speedo.
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No they wouldnt alter the gearing miniman, the smaller wheels have larger profile tyres to compensate, i think they should fit... you selling your old wheels then micky?
#54051 - 17/09/0606:18 PMRe: Sort of urgent question
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Quote: No they wouldnt alter the gearing miniman, the smaller wheels have larger profile tyres to compensate, i think they should fit... you selling your old wheels then micky?
16'' wheels with higher profile tyres , whats the point then ???
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#54052 - 18/09/0612:31 PMRe: Sort of urgent question
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Not selling wheels at the moment, G/F's car don't have much tread left. Because of problems there isn't much money around. So lending my old wheels short term until she can buy a new set. Thanks for all the help guys, will post up some pictures when they are on. They will make the speedo faster than you are going so it wont be too much of a problem.
Quote: They will make the speedo faster than you are going so it wont be too much of a problem.
No they won't Micky... As Crofty pointed out the profile is higher on the 16's (45 on 195 vs. 40 / 205) to compensate for the smaller wheel and to obtain the same (or very nearly) outer diameter, assuming that the ZS wheels are the same (in terms of dimensions) as the 16's on the ST's like mine.
#54054 - 18/09/0605:03 PMRe: Sort of urgent question
[Re: Nick02]
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Quote: They will make the speedo faster than you are going so it wont be too much of a problem.
No they won't Micky... As Crofty pointed out the profile is higher on the 16's (45 on 195 vs. 40 / 205) to compensate for the smaller wheel and to obtain the same (or very nearly) outer diameter, assuming that the ZS wheels are the same (in terms of dimensions) as the 16's on the ST's like mine.
Thanks for that nick. i know when i changed to my 17's they were bigger. luckly for me it made the speedo show the right speed. I will measure up tonight and get a few pictures
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