23-10-10, 04:36 PM
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Why not switch to Audi wheel rims for a wider choice if tyre.
Their 5 x 112 pcd hubs and offsets are ideal for pre-410 Bristols, you just need to open out the centres for clearance around the grease caps. I have run my 409 on Audi 200 alloys with 205 x 15 Bridgestones for many years. Same rolling radius tyres as originals.
The Audi/VW 15 inch steel rims are a close pattern match for the early Dunlop wheels used from 400's to 409's. I originally used Avon 600 x 16 crossplies on the OE Dunlop rims, but they are way too scary in the wet. I still keep one in the wing bay as my "skinny spare".
I've just acquired some seven spoke 18 inch x 8J Ronals with 225 x 40 tyres (intended for the A8 Quattro) so I'll need to find a few winding roads to test the new limits of adhesion and maybe some stiffer anti-roll bushings.
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