20" rear wheels

[flamen]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone has a photo of an fb/ek with 20" wheels on the rear, as I am thinking about going that size, or even a picture of a 17", 18" or 19" thanks

[Harv]

They said it can't be done... and now kiid is doing some bloody beautiful engineering to show it can. Take a read through this thread:
http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... =11&t=9259

Cheers,
Harv

[flamen]

Yeah mine will be Tubbed, notched etc, to make them fit.

[Mick]

don't think anybody said it "can't" be done but we won't go into that again
and it's possable to put anything anywhere it just depends on how much you want to alter things

[flamen]

Only want the photo to see proportions etc.

[Devilrod]

Don't think you'll get a photo and kiid's back to a 15" rim now anyway. Do you have any idea on what size tyre as well, only asking because you could compare overall tyre diameter then maybe photoshop a rim to suit. 20's aren't really the size many go for so pics will be very limited even in other makes.

[Blacky]

Theres a couple of ideas on this post -

http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... =11&t=9259

[Mick]

i don't know where to find pics but i have seen them with 17-18" wheels and they didn't look to bad (not something i'de do) have you tried google images?

[flamen]

Don't know If any of you have seen this one, it's being unveiled at motorex, this is as close as I've gotten to a photo, would like a bit lower in the rear, unsure of what tyre size I'd like but don't want rubber bands.
http://www.thechopshop.com.au/gallery/c ... /ek-holden

[Mick]

I don't think you get much choice on tyre wall size once you get to that diameter rim, I know some exotics run big diameter rims with a fair size sidewall but I hope you have DEEEEEEEP pockets if you want those
you will also find you are goverened by a couple of things when it comes to how low you can go Vs rim/tyre height

[FeeBee]

I have sat a 19"X8" with a tyre from a commodore in my standard rear guard just to see what it looks like. I am thinking that a 7" width will be the widest it will fit without modifying the gaurds, but that's only a thought. I haven't really investigated into it yet. I'll have to add the photo here. I have it on facebook though

[Harv]

G'day FeeBee,

Have a long hard chat to your engineer about the standard he wants applied.

Mine is asking for the NSW Vehicle Standards Information Sheet No.9 for wheels and tyres. This limits me to a maximum tyre width. In my case as the vehicle was built in 1961, and hence was not built to comply with ADR 24 (prior to 1973 for passenger cars), and has a kerb weight of 1183kg, the maximum permitted rear rim width is 204mm (8 inches). The fronts equally must be o wider than the maximum permitted rear wheels (8 inches), no narrower than 70% of that fitted to the rear wheels and no narrower than a standard wheel fitted to the vehicle as original equipment (5¾”).

Cheers,
Harv