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Old 24-05-2011, 10:31 PM   #331
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Hi, I'm looking at these wheels

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1156

Will they fit on my XA, or do I need to be on the look out for 15x10s with a 5inch backspace?
I just received my order of wheels, Simmons 17x10 rears (315 tyre) with zero offset, ie 5/5 spacing. This was from the manufacturers recommendation after giving him the measurements from the mounting face to all the likely impact points in the wheel arch - the guard, rear suspension, brake components etc. They told me when we were discussing spacing that a 5/5 spacing was a safe fit, i wanted to ensure the wheel got out near the guard and he said this would work but would probably require some guard manipulation. I am hoping so (havent put them on yet) i would hate to have the tyre sitting well inside the guard, would defeat the look i am after.
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Old 24-05-2011, 10:52 PM   #332
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Here is my project with, Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro 28X12.5-15's.
Comparing them to 295/15-15 T/A's:



Fitted on 15X10 Convo's with 3.75 back spacing and a shortened diff:
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Old 13-06-2011, 07:35 PM   #333
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Mine as posted in my build
Wheels: Simmons 17x8 & 17x10
Tyres: Khumo KU31 245/45/17 & Sumitomo HTRZ 315/35/17




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Old 16-06-2011, 09:20 AM   #334
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15x12 with 345 pirelli tyre


15x12’s fitted to the car


19x11 with 295 tyre


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Makes my 315's look little
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Old 17-06-2011, 06:42 PM   #336
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order for my new wheels are done so i will be selling my simmons so if anyone is interested polished b45s 15x12 with 5'' backspace and 15x8 old 295/50/15s which will need replacing and 225/50/15 falcons with 80% tread my new ones will be reveiled at echuca
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Old 21-08-2011, 05:48 PM   #337
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15x12 with 345 pirelli tyre


15x12’s fitted to the car


19x11 with 295 tyre


15x12’s close up on car

i've just brought a set of wheels for my coupe the rears are 335/35/17 just wondering how much room you have left between the leaf spring and the tire....
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Old 23-09-2011, 10:36 PM   #338
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Old 04-10-2011, 11:38 AM   #339
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order for my new wheels are done so i will be selling my simmons so if anyone is interested polished b45s 15x12 with 5'' backspace and 15x8 old 295/50/15s which will need replacing and 225/50/15 falcons with 80% tread my new ones will be reveiled at echuca
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Old 28-10-2011, 12:06 AM   #340
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Hi, first post!!!

I just got my first coupe (black xc) this week and am dying to put convo pro's and bfg radial t/a's on it and ive got a couple of questions after reading the extensive amount of information on this awesome forum!

If i dont wish to have any rub at all with 3 people in the car, not modify diff or guards will 15 x10, 5 inch backspace 275/60/15 rear be ok or could i possibly squeeze 295/50/15?

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15x7 3 3/8 back space 225/60/15 work on front without rub on full lock or could i go 245/50/15 and is 3 3/8 the correct back space for the front?

Thanks for any help!
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Old 28-10-2011, 06:34 AM   #341
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Hi, first post!!!

I just got my first coupe (black xc) this week and am dying to put convo pro's and bfg radial t/a's on it and ive got a couple of questions after reading the extensive amount of information on this awesome forum!

If i dont wish to have any rub at all with 3 people in the car, not modify diff or guards will 15 x10, 5 inch backspace 275/60/15 rear be ok or could i possibly squeeze 295/50/15?

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15x7 3 3/8 back space 225/60/15 work on front without rub on full lock or could i go 245/50/15 and is 3 3/8 the correct back space for the front?

Thanks for any help!
Gday ,295s x 3people x 5inch back space = no problem at all : ) on the front of my cobra i have 15x8 (4inch back space )yoko hama 265s ,slight rubbing
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Old 28-10-2011, 08:08 AM   #342
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Thanks mate i was really keen for 295s i will post some pics when ive got em on!
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Old 28-10-2011, 04:13 PM   #343
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Just replaced my rear tyres & decided to get them red walled , what do you guys think.

Rear tyres 345/35/15 on 15x12 rim.xa cropped.JPG
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Old 29-10-2011, 06:35 AM   #344
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That's the business right there
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Old 09-11-2011, 09:29 PM   #345
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Got the new convos and 295s today - AWESOME!!!!

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Old 13-11-2011, 05:27 PM   #347
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Beautiful car mate!! I do have a preference for black coupes though!!
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Old 13-11-2011, 06:44 PM   #348
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hi changed my b45s to
18x9 and 18x8 fills the gaurds nicely but not much of a tyre choice after 245s
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Old 18-11-2011, 09:32 AM   #349
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Old 23-12-2011, 06:53 AM   #350
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Hey guys I reckon these are a good buy!! If i had the cash i would grab them, Not sure how much shipping would be over to you guys but you dont see these round much these days

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=434394526
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Old 23-12-2011, 11:36 PM   #351
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Hey guys I reckon these are a good buy!! If i had the cash i would grab them, Not sure how much shipping would be over to you guys but you dont see these round much these days

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=434394526

Thats a bugger, just a tad far for a pick up.
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Old 24-12-2011, 12:04 AM   #352
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heya guys i haven't posted for a while so i thought i'd ad a pic of my ute with old school fat simmons.. 10inch rears that came of our now sold xa coupe... the ute sits standard height..inner's aren't rolled and they sit dead flush with the guard..sits too high i think..

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Old 24-12-2011, 09:53 AM   #353
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Thats a nice clean looking ute you got there.
I think it would look good with the front dropped a couple of inches.
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Thats a nice clean looking ute you got there.
I think it would look good with the front dropped a couple of inches.
cheers mate.. yea i want to drop it in the front for sure..its unrestored 6cyl all standard atm...
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Old 24-12-2011, 02:34 PM   #355
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Someone throw in a picture of a coupe next .... been teased with a sedan and a ute the last two times!!!!!!
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Old 27-12-2011, 06:35 AM   #356
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Hi guy's,

This is a great thread,its been very helpful reading all of the different sizes of wheels Coupe owners have fitted.
I just managed to pick up two sets of wheels recently,i will decide what ones i'm keeping and fitting to my XB Coupe and what ones i'll sell on.
Both sets are 5 stud X 4.5" PCD so they'll fit ok.
I will post some pictures shortly to see what you all reckon.
One set consists of 2 very deep dished rears,probably 10X15's with massive NR50 15'S on them and the matching front wheels are only 14's.,i dont know the make but they look like the 'Hotwire' style i have seen pictured in this thread.
The other set is two rear 8.5X15 Wolfrace Slot Mags with 295/50/15's which are knackered unfortunately matching fronts are 7X15's,these are true old school wheels.
Both sets of alloys need refurbished but they seem to be in generally good order.
Once i add pictures it would be good to have any advice or opinions on the two different sets.

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Someone throw in a picture of a coupe next .... been teased with a sedan and a ute the last two times!!!!!!
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Old 27-12-2011, 11:34 PM   #358
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Jesus Nick's car is getting some serious AIR in the last pic

PS: Landau looks tough with those drag radials! Not much longer till my landau is on the road
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Old 28-12-2011, 12:50 PM   #359
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Here are some pics of the wheels i've picked up.
I've discovered that they are actually Appliance wheels from the early 70's,i think they are called Wire Mags and seem to be pretty rare.
The rears look to be 10x15 with a 4" backspace and the front deep dish rim is 5". They have very good condition NR50-15 tyres fitted.

The fronts are 14",probably 8" width and need tyres.
I found an advert from the 70's launching these wheels and another picture of a polished restored wheel and they look really nice i reckon,i just need to try one on to see if they will rub on the arch or not....fingers crossed.
If they fit i'm going to have them re-polished and new centre caps fitted and i think they will transform my XB Coupe!

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Those rims look great!! 15x10's with a 4" backspace will rub your guards. You'll need to lip the rear wheel arches and lift the bum otherwise the tyres will foul the guards. You may need to use 275 tyres.

The ideal backspace is 5" with a standard width diff.

Do all the measurements and test fit the rims. See how you go.

I know a guy who had his diff shortened just so he could run the particular rims he wanted.

I'm pretty conservative with what I'm running. 16x9 rears, 4.5" backspace and 255 rubber allows me to run the suspension reasonably low and no scraping issues fully laden, even with unlipped guards.
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