Rim/tyre Help Plz

[p_schrapel]

hey guys ive got a ke15 sprinter that in the process of getting registered. i just went out and found myself some 13/5.5 rims for my corolla and got some free tyres off a mate and came to the problem that it hits the strut tower. the rims i brought them off where from a ke20 corolla. i was just wondering what size tyres i have to run to get them to fit I'm in the process of hunting down some ke20 hubs for a brake upgrade but can't find any of them so u know of any for sale I'm willing to buy and pay for postage aswell. thanks heaps guys

[phife]

KE20's came standard with 12's, the 13's must be off something else (probably Mazda)

If they ran fine on a KE20 then it should be ok on theKE15. Either the offset of the wheels are not good or try skinnier tyres 155 or 165 width.

[p_schrapel]

nah they r a mag wheel and they didnt come with any tyres on them i need to know what tyre size and profile ill need to run so the tyre wont hit the front struts. the tyres ive been given for nothing where off my mates lancer which had 13's on it

[Felix]

I run mazda 626 RWD steel rims on my ke15, they are 13 x 5.5" with yokohama A539's in 185/60r13. I have ke20 hubs with ke30 discs, and don't have any hassles with rubbing on the struts. There is about 6-7mm of clearance between the strut/sidewall.

 

I also run the same wheels/tyres on my ke16 which has ke20 discs/hubs. I did initially have rubbing on one side when I first fitted the rims/tyres to my ke16, but it worked out to be a bent strut housing, which I replaced.

Edited January 27, 2008 by Felix

[p_schrapel]

mmmmm yeah maybe i have a strut problem. I'm running 185/65 13 tyres so i might look into that or maybe find some 185/60 the i can borrow or something to see what happens it only just rubs a little not much at all. thanks heaps guys