May 2, 201115 yr comment_521182 Hey guys, just a quick question. I've been searching for a while for some widened steel rims and when i searched ebay it came up with 12" rims that were 7" wide which is basically what i want... It may sound like a stupid question but would i be able to run this on my car? Cheers Tom Report
May 2, 201115 yr Author comment_521188 Thats what i was thinking, just was giving it a thought... Cheers heaps. Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521190 Yes if the pcd was right but getting tyres that didn't look like a prolapsed rectum once fitted would be a killer. Didnt think of weight or speed ratings etc. Edited May 2, 201115 yr by AE70 Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521191 They should clear the ke10 - ke20's range of brakes. Offset should be ok if they are close to zero or - Just see what kind of speed they are rated to, they should be fine but something you may want to have a look at. Then finally get them re-drilled and fit up. 12's tyres aren't amazingly common so don't expect a wide range of choice or for them to handle any well. If i could i would, but i can see a lot of members not taking a liking to the idea Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521195 I want to widen the set of 12's i have but tyres are hard to come by. Order in only as it is now. Report
May 2, 201115 yr Author comment_521201 Yeah i like the size of the 12's as i want to keep the 20 semi original but i think widening them would look sick... But yeah tyres will be an issue... Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521257 I also looked into this exact thing. 205/30/12 tyres were on these rims and they look hawt, but they would have a rolling diameter so small it wouldn't work. then i started stalking ride on lawn mowers, and you can get hugely wide twelve inch wheels and turf style tyres. only good for up to about 25 km/h though. I still looked, but eventually gave up. I conceded that 13's are the way to go, kumho does a 245/50/13 comp tire that would be awesome on a 10/11 but you'd never break traction... also there's silly widths in commercial van sizes like 225/50 R12.5 that's right, 12 and a half inches. stupid. I have a pair of those, but they are more than twice as heavy as a stockie. google atv 12 :.yahoo.jp in images, comes up with some good pics of quads. if you do go ahead, i want to see pics... Report
May 2, 201115 yr Author comment_521271 Woah thats a lot of research thats awesome... Thats saved me alot of time... I have emailed a few people including rim manufactures and tyre companies to see if it is at all possible. Ill keep you posted... Cheers Tom Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521277 wrecked mowers will be a source for your wide bands, then have your stock centres put in them after. i still haven't found an awesomely wide 12" legit street tyre though, will let you know if i do... Report
May 2, 201115 yr comment_521278 http://www.nextag.com/r12-tires/compare-html http://www.golfcarttirestore.com/205-30-12.htm apparently these are DOT rated too: http://www.palmettospecialtytire.com/servlet/the-77/205-fdsh-30-dsh-12-Low-Profile-Greensaver/Detail palmetto specialty tyre site is to die for... i'm in heaven!!! things have come a long way from about two years ago... wow... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Duro-Excel-215-40-12-Golf-Cart-Tire-Set-Low-Lo-Profile-/360330683878?hash=item53e561e5e6 Edited May 2, 201115 yr by TE278U Report
May 4, 201115 yr comment_521776 keen on some decent tyres for the 12' to keep its stock looking nice work Report
May 4, 201115 yr comment_521777 ****disclaimer***** I can't guarantee that those tyres would be suitab;e for a corolla's weight. they are mostly 4 ply tyres, might be worth checking the stock tyres to see roughly what load capacity and ratings they should have to be "safe" Report
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