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« on: July 24, 2013, 21:12:51 pm »

Any folk on here running 17" BRMs? If so could I see some tyre make/size information/feedback please?

 Thanks Paul.. Cool
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2013, 22:25:11 pm »

The front is where you'll have trouble. How wide are the wheels?
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2013, 23:23:34 pm »

BRM 17' ??!!

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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2013, 06:29:30 am »

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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2013, 09:37:40 am »

The front is where you'll have trouble. How wide are the wheels?

 The 172 BRM's are 7" X 17", but my project isn't a Beetle, so no clearance issues.  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2013, 09:40:53 am »

BRM 17' ??!!



I'm not building a Bug so hopefully nobody will be upset with the 17" BRM's... Undecided

 15" BRM's Wheels are only available in 5.5" widest, which is too narrow for my purpose.... Wink
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2013, 14:12:19 pm »

FF BRM's are available in 6.5" wide.
As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim. Profile depends on body type and how much it is lowered, but I get the impression you want these facts to remain a secret, which makes helping difficult. You'll probably end up with 205/40's (rubber bands), 205/45's (not much better) if you're lucky.
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2013, 18:31:38 pm »

FF BRM's are available in 6.5" wide.
As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim. Profile depends on body type and how much it is lowered, but I get the impression you want these facts to remain a secret, which makes helping difficult. You'll probably end up with 205/40's (rubber bands), 205/45's (not much better) if you're lucky.

 I was thinking about 215/45 R17 which gives me 24"-25" overall height, which is what I need.

  I didn't mean to make my project sound secretive  Huh. It's at the floor pan stage presently shortened by 10.5"....
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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2013, 18:57:00 pm »

Sounds like a buggy...
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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2013, 19:34:52 pm »

Tell us more then. Body, style of build, suspension, etc.
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2013, 21:06:56 pm »

Sounds like a buggy...


Not a Buggy.......
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2013, 21:09:37 pm »

Tell us more then. Body, style of build, suspension, etc.

 Open Wheeled,  Grin, Front Suspension will be using 8" Shocks.
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2013, 06:10:37 am »



17's
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« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2013, 06:35:37 am »

WOW!
Damn PIP, that thing has a gloss like a "terminator" puddle!
Unbelievable stuff man.  Shocked

Oh yeah, I quite like 17" BRMs on a late Type 3.
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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2013, 14:48:21 pm »

As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim.

Why not?
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« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2013, 16:08:21 pm »

As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim.

Why not?

Because the wheel will be wider than the tire.


If it's open wheeled, you're almost limitless. Whatever looks best to your eye and doesn't foul the bodywork on full lock.
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« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2013, 20:12:14 pm »

There shouldn't be any issue with steering fouling with the bodywork I have planned.

At this point, I'm planning 7X17 front and rear. But have also thought about having the wheels narrowed at the front if need be.

 
 
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« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2013, 04:30:42 am »


Yup 17ers..  Compoundbuilt
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« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2013, 08:29:43 am »


Yup 17ers..  Compoundbuilt

What size are the tyres please?  Grin
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« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2013, 10:00:46 am »

As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim.

Why not?

Because the wheel will be wider than the tire.


And...? Nothing wrong with that, except that you need to watch out for curbs during parallel parking.
Additionally, it depends on the tire aspect ratio and probably particular tire model, but you will most probably, or even certainly not have that effect if you use something like 195.

You do realize that there are even styles, where the narrower the tire compared to the rim, the better? Going back to practical aspects though (this is 'form over function' forum, isn't it? Wink )  , I really don't understand your where your "rule" comes from. It eliminates some good combos and says nothing against putting too wide tires, which negatively affects handling. That's why I asked - I don't understand your advise and thus I think it is not a good one. Wink
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« Reply #20 on: July 27, 2013, 17:47:09 pm »

As a rule of thumb don't go any narrower than a 205 with a 7" rim.

Why not?

Because the wheel will be wider than the tire.


And...? Nothing wrong with that, except that you need to watch out for curbs during parallel parking.
Additionally, it depends on the tire aspect ratio and probably particular tire model, but you will most probably, or even certainly not have that effect if you use something like 195.

You do realize that there are even styles, where the narrower the tire compared to the rim, the better? Going back to practical aspects though (this is 'form over function' forum, isn't it? Wink )  , I really don't understand your where your "rule" comes from. It eliminates some good combos and says nothing against putting too wide tires, which negatively affects handling. That's why I asked - I don't understand your advise and thus I think it is not a good one. Wink


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« Reply #21 on: July 27, 2013, 23:30:04 pm »

Then don't park next to a curb.
Sounds like a pretty soft recommendation to me, rather than a RULE ... !
Where is the experience?

So, let it out of the BAG, is it a Manx or WHAT? 10.5" shorter?

TxT
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« Reply #22 on: July 28, 2013, 04:51:33 am »

Yes, curb rash.
Last I checked, a rule of thumb wasn't exactly a law. Use it if you wish.
I know all too well about the styles today. I like to think people on this particular forum have better taste.
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« Reply #23 on: July 28, 2013, 10:41:49 am »

Then don't park next to a curb.
Sounds like a pretty soft recommendation to me, rather than a RULE ... !
Where is the experience?

So, let it out of the BAG, is it a Manx or WHAT? 10.5" shorter?

TxT

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« Reply #24 on: July 28, 2013, 20:01:45 pm »

Not A Manx  Lips Sealed

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« Reply #25 on: July 28, 2013, 20:59:46 pm »


 Miles Out...  Roll Eyes

   No more clues at this stage....... Wink
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« Reply #26 on: July 29, 2013, 14:56:12 pm »

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« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2013, 21:54:39 pm »

Looks like 215-45 R17 is the choice here.. Wink

 Ive been ckecking out just about every car with 17s in order to get the right look Grin

   ps apologies ofr spelling and punctuation, Im using a foriegn pc.. Roll Eyes
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