fogothdon Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Has anyone used TR4 wheels on a saloon? Have just been offered a swap of a set of these for my current TR6 wheels on my 2.5pi mk1. They are thinner, still 15", and I am thinking that they might not catch my wheelarch as much as the TR6 ones do when turning tightly.I think I read somewhere that some of the works rally cars ran on TR4 wheels?I also have no idea of whether it would be a fair swap or not, no idea what TR4 wheels are worth.Many thanks in advance for any info,Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 What size tyres do you have on your tr6 wheels?Mine have 195 60 15's and I have no problem..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yep, works rally 2000s did run on TR4 steels.I would have thought that a set of TR4 steels are cheaper than the TR6 counterparts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogothdon Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Have 195 65 R15 tyres on the TR6 rims, would this make that all important difference?Many thanks,Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Which arches does it rub on, front, back, all? Alex has MkI rear suspension, are you still original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Richard the original post says Rubbing when turning tight,I read this to indicate the front wheels?I suppose the taller profile could get it closer to arch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Duhh! :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogothdon Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yes, just the front tyres on wheel arch, during full or nearing full lock. Running on all mk1 suspension.Guess the 65 instead of 60 must make the all important height difference, if others find TR6 wheels no problem.Many thanks, Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I think its about a 3/4 inch difference in height judging by James minty lamb site......if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 got 205/65-15 on mine. not had any rubbing yet.did get a little bit on previous car, they touched the edge of the "chassis rail"cheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 With what Scrapman said the tyres dont appear to be the issue.Could it be down to the ride height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hi which TR6 wheels are they 5.5J or later 6J?I have a TR4 with 6 X 15 running 195 65 15. On Tr4s the wheel actually touches the top wishbones on full lock (common problem) On the TR4 we just fitted larger stop locks and radioused the top wishbones.I've got a set of TR6 wheels for the 2000 MK1 but not fitted them as yet. I believe TR4 wheels are 4.5 or 5j but I would think your problem is more tyre size or ride height or wheel offset?Maybe go with 185s or 175s on a 65 profile and check that your current wheels definitely came off a TR6 with the correct offset?CheersDarren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogothdon Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Thanks guys,Lots to check on my days off me thinks.. :)Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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