Mk1 wheels/tyres
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Mk1 wheels/tyres
Hi guys,
Newbie and my first time post. Please be gentle with me
Will some 6.5J R16 alloys fit a Mk1 and if so, what tyre size would you guys recommend please?
Also, on a Red Mk1 what is everyone’s preference when it comes to alloy colour? White? Black? Standard Alloy Colour? Other?
Would love some feedback please.
Dave.
Newbie and my first time post. Please be gentle with me
Will some 6.5J R16 alloys fit a Mk1 and if so, what tyre size would you guys recommend please?
Also, on a Red Mk1 what is everyone’s preference when it comes to alloy colour? White? Black? Standard Alloy Colour? Other?
Would love some feedback please.
Dave.
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Re: Mk1 wheels/tyres
hi and welcome.
bet Jimi will be along sometime and give you some great advice
in the meantime know your 2 has this bit of info
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2.htm ... kbartid=85
never owned a mk1 so cant really comment other than a quick welcome and the link.
bet Jimi will be along sometime and give you some great advice
in the meantime know your 2 has this bit of info
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2.htm ... kbartid=85
never owned a mk1 so cant really comment other than a quick welcome and the link.
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Re: Mk1 wheels/tyres
Hi and welcome,
It's good to see another MK1 owner on here.
6.5j wheels will fit but the offset of the wheels will decide how well they'll fit.
I reckon a 195/45/16 tyre would be the right choice for a 6.5j wheel.
What colour you want your wheels is a personal choice, I personally can't stand black wheels I'd rather silver or bronze. There should be a few pics of both colours in my build thread.
Don't forget to share some pics of your car
It's good to see another MK1 owner on here.
6.5j wheels will fit but the offset of the wheels will decide how well they'll fit.
I reckon a 195/45/16 tyre would be the right choice for a 6.5j wheel.
What colour you want your wheels is a personal choice, I personally can't stand black wheels I'd rather silver or bronze. There should be a few pics of both colours in my build thread.
Don't forget to share some pics of your car
Supercharged v6 mk1 build thread
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/125/166558.html
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/125/166558.html
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Re: Mk1 wheels/tyres
As Angelo says 6.5' x 16" will fit, but the offset is really important, you'd really want to be looking for close to standard MK1 offset (35-38)
195/45/16 would be a fair choice, the RR would be very close to standard so speedo would be very close. 205/40/16 would be also be very similar, but in my opinion a bit too much tyre for a MK1.
195/45/16 would be a fair choice, the RR would be very close to standard so speedo would be very close. 205/40/16 would be also be very similar, but in my opinion a bit too much tyre for a MK1.
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Re: Mk1 wheels/tyres
Thanks for the responses. Very helpful with some great information. Will share some pictures very soon.
Cheers guys
Cheers guys