Hi
Kind of related to the other wheel thread. We had a set of Scimitar 14" composite Dunlops and they didn't fit under the arches (at least not under our White 2500S estate). So kind of wanted to ask what does fit? I.e. how much frontspacing and backspacing can you have under the arches of a Mk2 Estate at least that allows you to go out and messure what kind of when you can fit under there..
Cheers Dyna
Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
1976 2500S Estate Auto White and Beige (should be BRG)
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too
??
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too
??
Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
The Scimitar composite wheels are 6x14"? As the ones fitted to MGB V8s are the same to look at but 5 1/2" wide.
Amanda's estate has 6x14" MOMOs on with 195/70/14 and they never touch, what size tyres were you trying the Scimitar alloys with?
The MOMOs are the same depth from mounting face back as the original S alloys, the extra 1/2" is all outwards! S alloys are ET19 I believe, but only 5 1/2" wide.
Ther isn't loads of room under an estate rear arch, but plenty of room inwards, don't forget the mk1s had a narrower rear track but S alloys fit fine on them (just don't do it!)
Amanda's estate has 6x14" MOMOs on with 195/70/14 and they never touch, what size tyres were you trying the Scimitar alloys with?
The MOMOs are the same depth from mounting face back as the original S alloys, the extra 1/2" is all outwards! S alloys are ET19 I believe, but only 5 1/2" wide.
Ther isn't loads of room under an estate rear arch, but plenty of room inwards, don't forget the mk1s had a narrower rear track but S alloys fit fine on them (just don't do it!)
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'75'N' 2500S CARMINE ESTATE France easter'09, RBRR'10,'12. TEAM 48 RBRR'16 'HOE'
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'69'G' VALENCIA SALOON c/w BMW 2.5 24valve and 5spd box 'JO'
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'75'N' 2500S CARMINE ESTATE France easter'09, RBRR'10,'12. TEAM 48 RBRR'16 'HOE'
'71'J' 2.5PI VALENCIA SALOON France easter'10, RBRR'14 'FRanK'
'69'G' VALENCIA SALOON c/w BMW 2.5 24valve and 5spd box 'JO'
Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
It's original Scimitar wheels (we got from a Scimitar specialist), Tires are 195/70/14. Hubby will start measuring later today since we are getting a bit puzzled. We hit the arch both front and rear so it wasn't just a rear arch problem.CRAJ wrote:The Scimitar composite wheels are 6x14"? As the ones fitted to MGB V8s are the same to look at but 5 1/2" wide.
Amanda's estate has 6x14" MOMOs on with 195/70/14 and they never touch, what size tyres were you trying the Scimitar alloys with?
The MOMOs are the same depth from mounting face back as the original S alloys, the extra 1/2" is all outwards! S alloys are ET19 I believe, but only 5 1/2" wide.
Ther isn't loads of room under an estate rear arch, but plenty of room inwards, don't forget the mk1s had a narrower rear track but S alloys fit fine on them (just don't do it!)
Cheers Dyna
1976 2500S Estate Auto White and Beige (should be BRG)
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too ??
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too
??Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
Hi Folks
Hubby measured and it looks like you have a bit over 3" of front spacing. Scimitars Dunlop composites has about 4-1/2" of front spacing so they will not fit. Kind of a shame since he would really like to have them on our Mk2 Estate.
Cheers Dyna
Hubby measured and it looks like you have a bit over 3" of front spacing. Scimitars Dunlop composites has about 4-1/2" of front spacing so they will not fit. Kind of a shame since he would really like to have them on our Mk2 Estate.
Cheers Dyna
1976 2500S Estate Auto White and Beige (should be BRG)
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too ??
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too
??Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
I have 15x8" front and 15x8.5" rears on my mk2 estate. Offset is around +20 so not sure what that is in terms of front spacing and back spacing
Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
According to hubby calcs that means a backspace of 5(8)-5.5(8.5) which lands you im about 3" of frontspacing. May i ask what wheels it is?beaver wrote:I have 15x8" front and 15x8.5" rears on my mk2 estate. Offset is around +20 so not sure what that is in terms of front spacing and back spacing
Cheers Dyna
1976 2500S Estate Auto White and Beige (should be BRG)
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too ??
1973 Dolomite Sprint MoD Magenta and Black
1971 Herald 13/60 Estate Red and Black
?? Should I put all our other classics here too
??Re: Backspace / Frontspace on Mk2 Estate?
wheels are widened Honda CRV steel wheels