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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: HunwickFlyer on January 1, 2021, 17:02

Title: wheel types /
Post by: HunwickFlyer on January 1, 2021, 17:02
Hi , i am a new member having just bought 2002 , i cant find anything on original wheels and my o/s front is corroded not had to anyone yet to check but would like some info on the wheel types. 
Title: Re: wheel types /
Post by: Ardent on January 1, 2021, 17:57
http://www.midshiprunabout.org/sources/oem-wheel-specs/

September 2002 – End of line All Markets

Pre and Face lift Fronts
Width 15" x 6"
Offset = et45
PCD = 4 x 100
Weight = 14.6 lbs
Front Tyres (Bridgestone RE040 or Yokohama A043, USE MATCHING SETS)
185/55/15 V81

Pre Face lift Rears
Width 15" x 6.5"
Offset = et45
PCD = 4 x 100
Weight = 15.2 lbs
Tyres 205/50/15

Face lift Rears
Width 16" x 7"
Offset = et45
PCD = 4 x 100
Weight = 15.2lbs
Tyres (Bridgestone RE040 or Yokohama A043, USE MATCHING SETS)
215/45/16 W86


Have a look in the glove box. You might find a little sticker that shows what should be fitted.
Title: Re: wheel types /
Post by: HunwickFlyer on January 3, 2021, 21:17
Hi , thanks for the info snow and hard frost here since it came to roost not been able to lie with yet , it has Dunlop Sport  maxi rears 215/45/r16 and Excelena B ? 185/55 /15 xl front.When all the suppliers are back to work ,will have a look at the wheel replacement.
Title: Re: wheel types /
Post by: Carolyn on January 4, 2021, 09:13
Quote from: HunwickFlyer on January  3, 2021, 21:17Hi , thanks for the info snow and hard frost here since it came to roost not been able to lie with yet , it has Dunlop Sport  maxi rears 215/45/r16 and Excelena B ? 185/55 /15 xl front.When all the suppliers are back to work ,will have a look at the wheel replacement.

The OEM wheels are hard to beat for weight.  May I suggest you contact Mr Sloan (our affiliate breaker?  His prices are very reasonable.
Title: Re: wheel types /
Post by: HunwickFlyer on January 4, 2021, 19:42
Cheers, where will i find Mr Sloan please ?
Title: Re: wheel types /
Post by: Carolyn on January 4, 2021, 19:55
Home page:

'Specialist Breaker and Parts Suppliers.'