wheels, do they fit?

[hymercar]

hi everyone

is there a posibillity 2 mount larger wheels 2 my transit mk2.

for instance would 15inch transit wheels fit? (now original 14inch 195 r14)

i want 2 have a larger diameter wheels 2 bring the revs down. i know the speedo wont indicate the right speed then but thats step 2.

any info on which diameter is possible 2 fit, on the original pcd, is very welcome

many thanks

[asellar]

hey there.

as I understand it, the stud pattern should be the same but the offset might be different. shouldn't be too dramatic though.

I had 15"wheels made for my MkI. easier to get bigger tyres that way. Also a nice wide look.

As for the speedo, that's easy. simply calcuate the original diameter of your 14" wheels and the bigger 15" ones. you need to find the ratio between them and then remark your speedo to suit.

I glued a piece under the glass to match the new markings.

Mine was quite dramatic coz I changed the diff as well but if the difference between the two is only 5-10% it may be easier to learn to drive at 50 or 55 instead of 60 and so on.

have fun.

[transerbia]

Only 5% of difference for the 15' wheels. I have the same problem with my mk1 motorhome, but the only solution is to change the diff . Finally, I give up, because you have than the problem when you are going in mountains. And we don't have the brakes to stop 2,5 tons on higher speed.

[Transit Hymer]

Intersting, what year/model of Transit do the 15 inch rims come from?
John