tyres on stock 14" rims

[vwwestland]

I'am building a 1970 Kombi with the CSP wide 5 diskbrake setup:

Further I gave it 1 spline in the back and have a front axle that is adjustable to get it in line with the back.

I think the standard 185R14 tyres will give it to much of a ballon sight.

Do any of you have examples(pics) of stock 14" rims with a slightly lowered van and know the tyresize that has been put on?

I am thinking of 175/80-14 so the side wall will be slightly lower.

185R14 Overall Diameter: 651.51 mm Sidewall Height: 147.82 mm Radius: 325.62 mm Actual Speed: 100 km/h
175/80R14 Overall Diameter: 635.50 mm Sidewall Height: 139.95 mm Radius: 317.75 mm Speedometer1: 102. km/h
185/70R14 Overall Diameter: 614.42 mm Sidewall Height: 129.28 mm Radius: 307.08 mm Speedometer1: 106. km/h
195/65R15 Overall Diameter: 634.49 mm Sidewall Height: 126.74 mm Radius: 317.24 mm Speedometer1: 102. km/h (I like the stance on a van with these tyres, I know thisis 15")

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[froggy]

This is the best picture i have of mine. 1 spline at the rear and a permanent 3.5 inch drop at the front. Running stanard 185/14 C tyres all round

 

[vwwestland]

This is the best picture i have of mine. 1 spline at the rear and a permanent 3.5 inch drop at the front. Running stanard 185/14 C tyres all round

and no tyres rubbing at the front?

 

[froggy]

No not had any issues with the tyres rubbing, even when fully loaded (as in the picture)

 

[piggy]

Here is mine...it is lowered one spline at the rear and levelled at the front on beam adjusters. Tyre sizes are 185 R14 C (Commercial Tyres) 80 profile.

 

[vwwestland]

Thanks for the reactions, ordered my new set of tyres today 195/70-14 Michelin Energy Savers

 

[surfbus]

Kom je ook overal tegen... :mrgreen:!!

 

[vwwestland]

Installed the diskbrakes and the wheels with the Michelin tyres:

 

[surfbus]

Doing a good job Dennis!! 8)