Is 215 a BIG no for a Lancer?

kpzen · 18th May 2007, 13:42

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Originally Posted by razor4077

What's the correct offset? One which will not cause fouling?

An offset of 40 [(+/-) 2 ] will be safe enough.

Why dont u go for 205/50-15 ? It would be the safest option in 15"....
Also Vid has given u all the options available with its pros n cons...

razor4077 · 18th May 2007, 13:44

Don't want to go below 55 profile. Ride quality will be really poor on bad roads.

Though I will be upgrading my suspension setup, probably to Pedders, to account for this...

harmon_bro · 18th May 2007, 15:23

Guys,

Just got back after a ride with 4 people at the rear and 3. With 3 it was just about ok. but on bad roads and small ditches the tyre scrapes. I would suggest to stick with 50 and not 55.

elf · 18th May 2007, 17:12

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Originally Posted by razor4077

... @elf: can u mention the offset of the wheels on your Lancer?

LG-203

Dunno which one I have. Ask ricky63. Maybe he knows. He's got the same as mine (League LG203, 6.5" wide).

harmon_bro · 18th May 2007, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

An offset of 40 [(+/-) 2 ] will be safe enough.

Why dont u go for 205/50-15 ? It would be the safest option in 15"....
Also Vid has given u all the options available with its pros n cons...

KP the offset is 35 Element Wheels - 15x6.5 Tenzo Sinko Black w/Red Stripe (Car Fitment) - Wheels for Enthusiasts that Demand the Best

harmon_bro · 18th May 2007, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

An offset of 40 [(+/-) 2 ] will be safe enough.

Why dont u go for 205/50-15 ? It would be the safest option in 15"....
Also Vid has given u all the options available with its pros n cons...

KP, the offset is 35 Element Wheels - 15x6.5 Tenzo Sinko Black w/Red Stripe (Car Fitment) - Wheels for Enthusiasts that Demand the Best

Vid6639 · 18th May 2007, 20:23

that's very weird. 35mm is more towards the suspension than protruding out. so if at all it should touch the suspension not the body.

harmon_bro · 18th May 2007, 22:26

Forgot to mention that I have a 60kg capacity LPG tang in the boot which adds to weight. Could that be that little reason for the rubbing?

BUSA · 18th May 2007, 22:52

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Originally Posted by harmon_bro

Forgot to mention that I have a 60kg capacity LPG tang in the boot which adds to weight. Could that be that little reason for the rubbing?

I think that is the reason, when three are seated its four for the car with the tank so load is there.

MontYadav · 19th May 2007, 09:15

I have 215/45R17 they do scrape if there are 4 or more . load. But it looks cool though. I am actually planning to put 205/50R17 which will give me a little more cushion.

harmon_bro · 22nd May 2007, 09:57

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Originally Posted by vid6639

paint the rear drums black. looks nice. but paint the rear drums black for sure.

Hey Vid,

Got the drums painted black and looks very neat now. Got the calibers painted RED but dint like the shade thats painted on it will change them soon.

Yet to take day time pictures, will update soon...

harmon_bro · 30th May 2007, 14:31

Updated my profile.....

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indiancarpicture-407.html

18th May 2007, 13:44	#107
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Don't want to go below 55 profile. Ride quality will be really poor on bad roads. Though I will be upgrading my suspension setup, probably to Pedders, to account for this...
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18th May 2007, 15:23	#108
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 542 Thanked: 14 Times	Guys, Just got back after a ride with 4 people at the rear and 3. With 3 it was just about ok. but on bad roads and small ditches the tyre scrapes. I would suggest to stick with 50 and not 55.
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18th May 2007, 20:23	#112
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	that's very weird. 35mm is more towards the suspension than protruding out. so if at all it should touch the suspension not the body.
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18th May 2007, 22:26	#113
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 542 Thanked: 14 Times	Forgot to mention that I have a 60kg capacity LPG tang in the boot which adds to weight. Could that be that little reason for the rubbing?
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19th May 2007, 09:15	#115
MontYadav Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	I have 215/45R17 they do scrape if there are 4 or more . load. But it looks cool though. I am actually planning to put 205/50R17 which will give me a little more cushion.
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30th May 2007, 14:31	#117
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 542 Thanked: 14 Times	Pictures Pictures Updated my profile..... http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indiancarpicture-407.html
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