Limits Of Ke20 Wheel Arches ?

[Doogs]

Hi guys,

 

I'm interested to know what size rim and tyre combos people have managed to fit in standard Ke20 wheel arches without scrubbing.

I will most probably lip my gaurds, but I'm keen to know what extent I can go width wise.

 

I have just bought a set of 13x6 +8 Hayashi Streets and plan on running a 175/70 on them (obviously I don't think I will have an issue here).

Down the track when I upgrade the brakes and diff to allow for more power, I'm thinking of running 15inch Superlites.

(This is why I'm keen to know what width I can run).

I do not want to tub or minitub the car.

I will most likely upgrade to Corona struts with a Otomoto Coilover sleeve kit and a T series diff. In the rear end I will get the leaves reset and eyes inverted, aiming on dropping things about 2inches.

 

Thanks,

Dougal

Edited March 31, 2010 by Doogs

[19914afc]

Don't run 175/70's on a 7" wheel unless you like very illegal stretch, I tried some when I had my 13x7 jelly beans and they stretch alot. try mabey 185's will make it a little less

[Doogs]

Don't run 175/70's on a 7" wheel unless you like very illegal stretch, I tried some when I had my 13x7 jelly beans and they stretch alot. try mabey 185's will make it a little less

 

Sorry I entered that wrong, they are 6 inches wide. Would have liked some 7s and a small to mild amount of stretch, but this is what I came accross.

[parrot]

I intend running 13 x 6 (hopefully Hayashi's) on mine though i will run AE86 front struts and a cut down RA28 T series rear.

 

Personally I think it is a mistake to go any bigger on a small car. Can't see why you would ever need to.

 

But of course it is a personal decision.

[Doogs]

I intend running 13 x 6 (hopefully Hayashi's) on mine though i will run AE86 front struts and a cut down RA28 T series rear.

 

Personally I think it is a mistake to go any bigger on a small car. Can't see why you would ever need to.

 

But of course it is a personal decision.

 

I plan on eventually running 15s with a lower profile tyre due to far more tyre options being available to me at reasonable prices. Also if I run 15s on a bit of a lower profile I will have a very similar (if not the same) rolling diameter, hence my setup wont need huge modifications.

[StasIII]

on my car atm is 16'' simmons

 

custom offset cause of hilux diff and PBR brakes

 

fronts are 6.25'' running a 195/40/16

rears are 7.50'' running a 205/40/16

 

fitting in the guards Perfect . no mods nothing.

[Doogs]

on my car atm is 16'' simmons

 

custom offset cause of hilux diff and PBR brakes

 

fronts are 6.25'' running a 195/40/16

rears are 7.50'' running a 205/40/16

 

fitting in the guards Perfect . no mods nothing.

 

Thanks mate, nice to have a helpful response.

It seems 195/205s are not unreasonable then.

Cheers,

[LukeAE71]

I tried those Hayashis on a KE20 with 175/70 on them

 

They fit perfect on the rear with a small slip on spacer (8mm)

 

On the front they were flush with no spacer.

 

So really you could go to a 6 inch with o offset on the rear and a +8 at the front, or just use slip on spacer like I did.

 

I'm going to run a 7 -1 offset, which by my calculations will fit well with a bit of a roll and pull of guards. KE20's have that natural lip on the guards all round which could be rolled nicely and still look kind of factory

[Doogs]

Thanks for the tip Luke.

 

I'm going to run a 7 -1 offset, which by my calculations will fit well with a bit of a roll and pull of guards. KE20's have that natural lip on the guards all round which could be rolled nicely and still look kind of factory

 

Agreed, I figure I will roll it while I'm still preping for paint and then I will have no problems later.

[mungi mods]

i ran14 x 7 dunlop mesh +17 offset with a 195/45/14 tyre on my old 20

in 15 a 15 x 7 -7.5 with a 185/45/15 would be the go

[mungi mods]

i ran14 x 7 dunlop mesh +17 offset with a 195/45/14 tyre on my old 20

in 15 a 15 x 7 -7.5 with a 185/45/15 would be the go

[19914afc]

one of the guys I used to work with has a ke20 and he has ran 215/50/13's on the rear of his ke20 and he said they rubbed a little bit going fast over big bumps or dips.

[Doogs]

Thanks guys, sounds like 205s are about the limit then (depending on your offset).

Cheers,

Dougal

[13BT_KE20]

Front

 

15x6 +20 offset, 165/50/15 tyre, soon to be 195/50/15 (wheel sits pretty much flush with guards so tyres should JUST fit inside without scrubbing issues)

 

Rear

 

14x7 offset to suit my wider hilux diff, 205/60/14 tyres, guards have been rolled but not pulled out at all and i have enough room to go to a 215/60/14

(soon to be 15x7 maybe 15x7.5, guards slightly pulled and looking at a 225/50-60/15)

[HIGH ROLLER]

There was a ke20 on her with Simmons B45's that measured 9.5" wide on the rear...had a 4age in it, started out Bamboo colour, but was then re-sprayed blue.

As far as I can remember it has stock leaf locations and untouched tubs.

 

Hope that helps,

Mark