MK 6 Banded Steelies

[dan83590]

I'm seriously thinking about having this done to the 16 inch wheels fitted to my van. Not too wide, I want them to stay inside the arch.

I was wondering if anyone knows the max size I could have them made or what and where I should measure to find out for myself.

What about steering also, I don't want anything rubbing?

Any clues from you guys?

[Luke]

drop a plumb line down the side of the arch and measure the gap make sure the vans on level ground tho

sounds a good idea post some pics up and let us know how far you can go

[93fxdl]

here is a site where you can play with rim widths and diameters and tyre widths, aspect ratios and diameters
http://www.willtheyfit.com/
have fun
ttfn glenn

[belly]

they would look good pop onto retrorides forum there's a guy on there that does them

[dan83590]

Any suggestions of how wide I should get them made?

[Luke]

Any suggestions of how wide I should get them made?

drop a plumb line down the side of the arch and measure the gap have them fill the arch i've seen mk6's with wheels sticking out of the arches so you shouldn't have any rubbing issues - just get them made as wide as legally possable

[dan83590]

The maximum I can add to the wheel is 1.5 inches. That will bring the wheel level with the standard arch. The size of the wheel will increase from 5.5J to a 7J.

Now, I wanted to go with a lower profile tyre also but I am finding it hard to find the correct size combined with an acceptable load rating. I was thinking maybe a 215 or 225 tyre with a 55 - 65 profile.

What do you chaps think?

[darkbluevanman]

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... W&dsco=110

[darkbluevanman]

What's the std size?.... these may be better, if not cheaper!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/215-65-16-WANLI-1 ... 53db94c601

[dan83590]

Standard profile is 75mm.

One of the reasons I want to do this is to try and make the steering feel a bit less like a rudder!

[turbodoctor]

ive got a set on mine they look mint pal!!

[dan83590]

Now were're talking. Can put up a picture or email one to me? admin@ess-propertyservices.com

[MrMPuk]

Now were're talking. Can put up a picture or email one to me? admin@ess-propertyservices.com

He already has.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=63701&p=548647#p548647

[dan83590]

Why thank you MrMPuke.

What bands were added and what tyres are fitted?