Jessica Herald1961 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 So I found 3 more 5 1/2 wheels for my herald and have since got lovely new tyres put on them all and are now on the car looking brilliant.However, the tyres are too big for the front! Dad has recommended I get some spacers but I've already put some on way before, so the next suggestion was to get adjustable height dampers but I need some help. (Reason for doing this is because it is basically the same price as getting 5 new tyres!)Do I get any of these.... Or do people have some suggestions please? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA366SPAX cheaper than new tyres http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA366SPAXAS which are more expensive than new tyres Or different make and cheaper still http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA366GAZOr same but more pricey http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GSA366GAZASThank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What size are the tires? I know that 175/70R13s are no problem on the 4.5" wheels, but I suppose they might be on a 5.5" wheel? And where is this clearance problem: bodywork? suspension? other?As for the shocks, I know lots of people don't much care for Spax, but others do, so.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Spacers?that will make it worse surely?I have 5.5 steelies on my 13/60,standard height rear spring(though tired) and lower stiffer springs on the front.I have rolled lips on both the rear arches and the front,no rubbing issues with 175/70`s.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 You could really do with the MintyLamb, Tyre and wheel Comparorama: http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=tyre.htmBut that page is suffereing a 'fatal error' at present.Anyone know of another site that does this job?John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 These are 185's on my steel 5.5j wheels on my herald, I've got rock hard suspension, and yes when really cornering hard the do rub slightly but I have to be cornering quite hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Jess, I have a pair of (about) 1" front spring spacers kicking about, if needed.Is teh car lowered?Otherwise I will swap those troublesome wheels for some nice spit 1500 wheels with slightly knackered tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Herald1961 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Think Tim put lowered springs on it. I have already put spacers on it. Tyres are 5.5 with 165's. Front wings are kind of falling apart but not THAT bad to cause rubbing every time I turn a corner.Could try it Clive- think the ones on the car are 3/8" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Let me know if you want the spacers, can pop in the post. They under on the springs so springs/shocks need to come apart. Bizarrely I have just made some 3/8 spacers for the spit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've never had a problem with 165s on a 5.5 inch x 13 . Where are they rubbing. If on the top of the wheelarch have you enough adjustment available on the bonnet to raise it slightly to give clearance? Cheers,Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu 1986 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Have you checked the offset of the wheels? I bought a set of Cobra supersolts that had been on a GT6 and assumed they would go straight on my car. After all sorts of fun and games I ended up having the arches rolled which worked out quite well. See the thread I did on the subject, it might help?: http://www.club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?m-1424453169/s-0/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony68 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Jessica_Herald1961 wrote:Think Tim put lowered springs on it. I have already put spacers on it. Tyres are 5.5 with 165's. Front wings are kind of falling apart but not THAT bad to cause rubbing every time I turn a corner.Could try it Clive- think the ones on the car are 3/8" Spacers will adjust the offset but I don't think that's the solution for rubbing issues. Which tyre size do you have? straight 165s or 165/70s?I have 175/70 tyres on my Vitesse on 5.5j rims, and had to fold the wheel arches over flat against the sides (front and rear) to avoid rubbing/cutting into the sidewalls. They don't rub on the wheel arches on the correct rims, but I have another set with more outset where the clearance is much less. And I've tried a TR7 set where they did rub. Once you fit 5.5j rims, everything gets close one way or another. Also mine rub slightly on the bulkhead on full lock, especially over a bump, but that's not an issue in normal driving (just in production car trials). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Jess referred to spring spacers to lift the front up, not wheel spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The car has 330lb front springs on.I'd fit some spacers into between the shock units and the turrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Herald1961 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 cliftyhanger wrote:Let me know if you want the spacers, can pop in the post. They under on the springs so springs/shocks need to come apart. Bizarrely I have just made some 3/8 spacers for the spit....We could've done a swap! Sorry. I'll double check the spacers on the car already but pretty sure they're less than an inch and I which case I'll definitley have them off you. SEM? Don't think they're 165/70. They rubbing on the top of wheel arch (mainly because they're a little rusty) but Mildred had exactly the same and they were fine on her.Cheers Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 You may want to experiment with different tyre sizes.Our car is fitted with 5.5" LP923 wheels and the suspension is lowered 1".When purchased, the car was fitted with 185/60 tyres. These were a little old, tired and the smaller diameter meant the speedo was wrong. We decided to replace them as a priority. After some research we realised 175/70 tyres were more suitable because they matched the diameter of the factory radial option, the 155/80x13. However, the 175/70 tyre rubbed on the rear bodywork at times, especially on undulating surfaces when running with a full petrol tank, two passengers and weekend luggage. We decided to try the intermediate size 175/65 and found that these worked really well. The size is larger diameter than the 185/60 but still a bit smaller than the 155/80, so the speedo is still a little wrong. However, it is close enough for our needs. We have experienced no rubbing or handling problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony68 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 1316 wrote: We decided to try the intermediate size 175/65 and found that these worked really well. The size is larger diameter than the 185/60 but still a bit smaller than the 155/80, so the speedo is still a little wrong. However, it is close enough for our needs. We have experienced no rubbing or handling problems at all.What 165/65 tyres did you manage to find? I remember looking and not finding any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 10402 wrote:What 165/65 tyres did you manage to find? I remember looking and not finding any.Actually the tyres are 175/65x13 Hankook Optimo K715. The tyres are mid-range steel belted radials and seem to work quite well in dry and wet conditions, although we've only been caught in the wet a couple of times :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 10402 wrote:What 165/65 tyres did you manage to find? I remember looking and not finding any.Not too hard to find just type in the tyre size you require into the search box on Google and you will get a list of sites stocking the tyre. :-/Here is the a link to the first site on the list.http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search?width=165&profile=65&rim=13&speed=T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Herald1961 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 The tyres are 165/80. Surely this would be fine?Clive- spacers are definitely 3/8". Can I get the inch-ish ones off you please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 No worries. Can post, not a problem! unless somebody drops by for breakfast next week....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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