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max wheel size for fto
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 3:28 pm
by Zanefto
hi i was wondering what the largest wheel size would be for a fto.
im thinking of putting 19" mags x 8.5" possibly also with 25mm wheel adapters. so all round would be approx 9.5" width.... would these fit on??
thanks.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 7:27 pm
by Zanefto
anyone any ideas at all?? does anyone even have 19's or 9.5's on a fto?
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 7:52 pm
by harry90
Anything would fit on, as long as you have the correct suspension and yeah... im sure if u hold up someone with more knowledge on this will reply.
And im pretty sure 19's would fit, you will need to make a few modifications though. The largest you can put on an fto without modification is 18's i think, with similar width tyres to the standard.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 8:38 pm
by I8A4RE
Yeah it all depends on the how low, how much camber, how much offset the rims have. I think 19's are pushing it a little bit, you will most probably get rubbing somewhere. I have 18's and is really low but i dont get any rubbing really but there are a lot of ppl who do.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:27 pm
by nicholas
Anything bigger than 18 makes the car look like a bling-mobile.
And if you're thinking about a Tempe special, GTFO.
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 11:08 pm
by harry90
whats wrong with tempe tyres ? i havent been there, but only heard good things. unless anyone can say otherwise ?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 12:13 am
by I8A4RE
nicholas wrote:Anything bigger than 18 makes the car look like a bling-mobile.
And if you're thinking about a Tempe special, GTFO.
Each to their own NOOB, you GTFO
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 1:44 am
by sublime19
I8A4RE wrote:nicholas wrote:Anything bigger than 18 makes the car look like a bling-mobile.
And if you're thinking about a Tempe special, GTFO.
Each to their own NOOB, you GTFO
STFU ok don't make me come up to the homo state of QLD! Don't mess with us NSW-ers, we'll be all over you like britney spears on a cake!
on a more serious note - 19" will scrub man, 18 is good and looks just right. With the right type of tyre selection you could pull it off. I actually got my rims from tempe tyres, did a fine job in my eyes, dunno about any bad experiences with others. Tempe seem to have a reputable name as far as I know.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:04 am
by Bennoz
I've seen 19s fitted successfully, but its a balancing act with the offset of the rim - you will also not be able to get an 8.5" wide rim in if its 19, its too wide for such a tall rim.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:15 am
by manofwood
the poms always get the biggest stuff on the smallest cars, check out UK's FTO club
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:16 am
by I8A4RE
sublime19 wrote:STFU ok don't make me come up to the homo state of QLD! Don't mess with us NSW-ers, we'll be all over you like britney spears on a cake!
Yeah, your all so close down there arent you's
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 5:06 pm
by nicholas
I8A4RE wrote:Yeah, your all so close down there arent you's
Er... not in the same way that you guys are 'close'...
Oh also, we beat you in the footy.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 5:11 pm
by Bennoz
nicholas wrote:I8A4RE wrote:Yeah, your all so close down there arent you's
Er... not in the same way that you guys are 'close'...
Oh also, we beat you in the footy.
*chuckles*
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:16 pm
by bad-188
no u don't need to modify the fto to fit 19's, a standard fto can fit 19x7.5 or 19x8's with 215 35 19 tyres, i work at BSA wheels so yeah
hafta no dis sh*t.
hope dat helpz
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:21 pm
by gpat
Ive got 19's with 215/35/19 ...guards are rolled,if you go 19's watch the shoulder profile of the tyres...they vary greatly and
may help to squeeze the 19's in
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:22 pm
by gpat
Oh yeh theres a silver fto up here in newy with 20,s...dont know if anythings been done to get them on though