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Old 31 March 2005, 08:57 PM
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hey all

thinking about doing a track day

currently running 225/40/18 on my01 bug eye 5 door eibach springs

could i safely run 16" wheels on this set up

advice please

many thanks

mark
Old 31 March 2005, 09:17 PM
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you can as long as they have enough clearance for the front brake caliper.....................

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you can as long as they have enough clearance for the front brake caliper.....................

alyn
stupid question i know but how would i know?

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Old 02 April 2005, 11:21 PM
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They wont fit over a big brake conversion. Daz



Originally Posted by Wmscooby
stupid question i know but how would i know?

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Old 13 April 2005, 02:07 AM
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Mark,

On the brake set up you had last time we met you'll be fine with 16" wheels. If you've gone for the Prodrive Alcon 330mm then minimum will be 17" wheels.

HTH
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