Tyres near front arches 1500 Spitfire

[Richard]

Hi all,

Had a search but couldn't find any info so thought I'd ask. I have 175/70/13 on a Minotaur 13j wheel and the front tyre looks a little close on the front arch to point reckon it would touch under suspension compression. What size tyre is normally run on these or is this normal clearance? Thanks.

[Nick Jones]

175/70 is pretty commonly used. 
 

have that size on my GT6 Mk3 and my sons MkIV Spit on 5J steels and there’s plenty of room. Previously had the same size tyres on the Spit on 6J alloys with ET13 offset. They did have a bit too much poke and made occasional contact.

The important questions are the width of your wheels and especially the offset / ET figure.

Nick

[Richard]

Looked and rim is 5.5j with rim inset of 25 mm. Would a 155 tyre still be suitable? Thanks

[thescrapman]

Insert or offset?

the 5.5j steels are usually 16.

[Dannyb]

Is the bonnet adjusted right. How's the door gaps and gap along the sill. You can raise the bonnet on the front hinges. 

[yorkshire_spam]

I have 175/70 R13 on 5.5J with 25mm offset (JBW MiniLite) on my Spitfire 1500, despite the front being lowered and stiffer I have never had issues with them scrubbing the arches even on lock. It looks CLOSE in places, but never actually makes contact.

 

[Richard]

I will check panel gaps but nothing obvious from memory. Would 155/70/13 still run ok on the above rims though? Thanks