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Hi Guys,

Thought I would create separate topics for each question incase people need to search the forum for it in the future.

I am trying to figure out what size wheels I can fit under the wheel arches of a 1974 Isuzu 117 Coupe PA95 XT (Yes I will keep stock + hub caps in warehouse for certain events). The car came with the original factory hub caps and I measured the current steel rims and they measured +35 offset.

Wheels: Watanabe Type R

Now the rears I wanted to fit the widest 15x8/8.5/9 with +0 Offset if I can as the rear guards are naturally pumped out already. The fronts well thats the headache I think, as with the +35 offset of the stock steelies the wheel literally sits on flush with the guard (attached image to see the difference between the front and rear) and I doubt I can fit 15x7 +20 offset unless the hub & double wishbone can be changed :S

Any info is greatly appreciated as I don't want to order the wrong wheels.

Regards
Pete

Just realised there is a dedicated wheel section, admins please move if this should under there

A 15x7 wheel with +20 offset should fit no worries as the more positive offset you have, the deeper inside the arch the wheel sits. I you go a +0 offset or a negative offset the wheel will have more dish and sit further out toward the arch.

Warren, who flagged you down, is a wheel & tyre bloke. I'm sure he would enjoy a test fit with some options. Should be plenty available as they are the same pattern as Datsuns.
I personally wouldnt mess with the wishbones, parts are rare. Please dont think of flaring the guards, those lines are so sweet!
Cheers, Matt.

Sorry I meant I wanted to roll the guards , the inner lip for more clearance

Check out these Bad Boys

Wantanabe's 14 x 6

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATANABE-RIM ... 1a01f05668

J

$2400 for a second hand set?

They are cheaper new

Surely not!!!!!!
I read it as $680 per set of 4....
Did u email the dude?

I know you pay for the name but if you are right that's just crazy.

They are the period mags to have..... Would love a set that's for sure

J

Surely its $680 for the set, though there is a 1 in the quantity box. Not a pleasant seller by the blurb.
I'm not a fan of black wheels, but to each his own.
There are heaps of choices that would fit under the stock guards.
Cheers, Matt.

Couldn't resist new badges are my weak spot.

VERY nice