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Offline philbert100

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Tyre & rim compatability
« on: February 28, 2007, 04:07:29 AM »
I'm having a dilemma, i have an alloy rim off an italian light weight, and its un labelled, so how do i find out if its a WM0, WM1 etc?? Also, what width tyre suit which rim?? :-/

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Re: Tyre & rim compatability
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2007, 05:32:52 AM »
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I'm having a dilemma, i have an alloy rim off an italian light weight, and its un labelled, so how do i find out if its a WM0, WM1 etc?? Also, what width tyre suit which rim??

Simply measure between the *inner* faces of the rim in inches, so for instance, a WM0 rim should measure 1.5 inches (38mm) between the inner faces of the rim and a WM3 should be 2.15 inches (55mm):
http://www.central-wheel.co.uk/cwc/elite_classic_chrome_rim/elite_classic_chrome_rim.html

General rim width x tyre size fitment table:
http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/WheelTab.htm
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Re: Tyre & rim compatability
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2007, 05:45:44 AM »
Brilliant stuff, thanks for the links, they show all the info i need.