20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
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20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
hello all
im still biting at the bit for the black beast
does any one else run 20'' alloys ?
or what problems do you foresee
they are on a tin top and marked 97 y rating
im asking for full views - so no holding back lol
im still biting at the bit for the black beast
does any one else run 20'' alloys ?
or what problems do you foresee
they are on a tin top and marked 97 y rating
im asking for full views - so no holding back lol
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
I think you've baffled the Bongo Tribe. Has anyone ever fitted wheels that big?
Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
hi mike
ive seen one other
not in person - but one that was for sale when I first started looking
that was also a v6 petrol
when I look back - it only sold for 3k
very similar to the beast above
I was too scared to take on the v6 petrol
lol - I still am a little
but it the wheels don't catch on full lock - then that's it they are fine
circumference is fine
theyre only 2'' bigger than rx8,s
tyre prices are not much different and the seller states theres plenty of tread left
so no rush - worry there
lol - I wonder if the spare is a skinny hope not lol
ive seen one other
not in person - but one that was for sale when I first started looking
that was also a v6 petrol
when I look back - it only sold for 3k
very similar to the beast above
I was too scared to take on the v6 petrol
lol - I still am a little
but it the wheels don't catch on full lock - then that's it they are fine
circumference is fine
theyre only 2'' bigger than rx8,s
tyre prices are not much different and the seller states theres plenty of tread left
so no rush - worry there
lol - I wonder if the spare is a skinny hope not lol
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Hi
Oh, most definitely the way to go...I had a company in the USA who make wire wheels to order....hell I was tempted to go for 20 inch wires...but then I looked at the fluffing roads here!
Go for it!
Cheers
Helen
Oh, most definitely the way to go...I had a company in the USA who make wire wheels to order....hell I was tempted to go for 20 inch wires...but then I looked at the fluffing roads here!
Go for it!
Cheers
Helen
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Those tyres are 2.72% larger than standard, so will affect your speedo's reading. However, I have not found any tyres, of that size, that have a load rating of more than 95, whereas the Bongo requires a minimum limit of 96 on the rear wheels. Also, they would give a very hard ride
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
hi Helen
thanks for the words of encouragement
it is a beast - I think I am definitely going to view her
at least I have 7 years of bongo experience to look around etc
just the petrol bit I don't know about - but as long as it looks like new - lol - and I will try and get the dealer to major service it - and the cambelt
no reason why it should be as faithfull as all the others
I might see her in the flesh and walk away - who knows
thanks for the words of encouragement
it is a beast - I think I am definitely going to view her
at least I have 7 years of bongo experience to look around etc
just the petrol bit I don't know about - but as long as it looks like new - lol - and I will try and get the dealer to major service it - and the cambelt
no reason why it should be as faithfull as all the others
I might see her in the flesh and walk away - who knows
Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
francophile1947 wrote:Those tyres are 2.72% larger than standard, so will affect your speedo's reading. However, I have not found any tyres, of that size, that have a load rating of more than 95, whereas the Bongo requires a minimum limit of 96 on the rear wheels. Also, they would give a very hard ride
as I like the styling etc - I am expecting the harder ride - but time will tell when I test drive etc
we will see - in time
gotta think of the 200 mile round trip 1st and time to do it
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Just realised the black one in your photo is the beast in question (thought the wheels looked big) . Monster monster machine mate - I'm too square for all that but it does look impressiveandyb36 wrote:francophile1947 wrote:Those tyres are 2.72% larger than standard, so will affect your speedo's reading. However, I have not found any tyres, of that size, that have a load rating of more than 95, whereas the Bongo requires a minimum limit of 96 on the rear wheels. Also, they would give a very hard ride
as I like the styling etc - I am expecting the harder ride - but time will tell when I test drive etc
we will see - in time
gotta think of the 200 mile round trip 1st and time to do it
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Check if it affects your insurance premium. Some insurers are less keen on mods than others. As mentioned, it will make your speedo under-read which technically may make the vehicle unroadworthy. Something to discuss with MOT tester who is more familiar with the rules and regulations.
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hi simon
my bro in law is an mot inspector - and the beast will be going to his garage to be done
he is coming with me on Saturday to view
trust me when I state - I am very enthusiastic to get the beast - but not daft enough to jump in without doing my home work
yes - my insurance will be the 1st port of call - as its admiral - they had no problem with rx 8 alloys etc - but noted on my policy
I think admiral stand at point that they will only repair the bongo back to standard - so I am have to look else where
its all pie in the sky at the moment
maybe humble pie
my bro in law is an mot inspector - and the beast will be going to his garage to be done
he is coming with me on Saturday to view
trust me when I state - I am very enthusiastic to get the beast - but not daft enough to jump in without doing my home work
yes - my insurance will be the 1st port of call - as its admiral - they had no problem with rx 8 alloys etc - but noted on my policy
I think admiral stand at point that they will only repair the bongo back to standard - so I am have to look else where
its all pie in the sky at the moment
maybe humble pie
Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Regarding making speedos under read etc due to the change in circumference :-
The standard speedo overreads by a couple of % anyway so if you get it to be more accurate this can only be a good thing.
At 60mph my speedo reads 64mph via gps.
The standard speedo overreads by a couple of % anyway so if you get it to be more accurate this can only be a good thing.
At 60mph my speedo reads 64mph via gps.
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
I found 17" wheels and 55 profile put my speedo spot on. I suspect 20" wheels will cause under-read whatever profile Andy uses. Just need to be carefulvilguy wrote:Regarding making speedos under read etc due to the change in circumference :-
The standard speedo overreads by a couple of % anyway so if you get it to be more accurate this can only be a good thing.
At 60mph my speedo reads 64mph via gps.
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
Hi
Many years back, you used to be able to get a speedo checked and re-calibrated...it's worth looking into with a decent set of wheels!
Cheers
Helen
Many years back, you used to be able to get a speedo checked and re-calibrated...it's worth looking into with a decent set of wheels!
Cheers
Helen
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Re: 20 '' alloys 245 x 35 x 20
with my rx8 wheel - 18'' - im sure my say nav reads a couple of mph more than the speedo
how accurate is the sat nav ?
touch wood - never been caught for speeding yet - albeit I try not too and there has been a couple of incidents with a mobile camera in a van where I thought I was going a tad over
as insurance goes for the beast - I will be contacting admiral shortly - which I think they will cut me short because of the mods
staysure was freetops only - which was the insurer for tin tops ?
andy
how accurate is the sat nav ?
touch wood - never been caught for speeding yet - albeit I try not too and there has been a couple of incidents with a mobile camera in a van where I thought I was going a tad over
as insurance goes for the beast - I will be contacting admiral shortly - which I think they will cut me short because of the mods
staysure was freetops only - which was the insurer for tin tops ?
andy