pugs mags

subaruesh · Post by **subaruesh** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:05 pm

why didn't any one tell me there is this stupid 390mm rims? i just got myself 5 off them thinking they where 15". they came with hubs and in great condition but the tyres are not very good. does any one know how hard is it to get 390mm tyres?

dfoyl · Post by **dfoyl** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:25 pm

I believe only Michelin supply them in Australia at about $250/300 per tire. I did look into machining down a set to 384mm (15"), but not to a point of actually buying them - it would depend on the rim width, 3mm from the diameter isn't a great deal to mill off but obviously would affect the strength of the rim...

Dean.

subaruesh · Post by **subaruesh** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:24 pm

would 15" tyres fit if you force them? or maybe 16"?

dfoyl · Post by **dfoyl** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:46 pm

The rims are slightly bigger than 15", but I don't know what tolerances the tyre makers allow - might be worth asking a Pug wrecker if they're done the same thing in the past. 16" would definitely NOT fit.

Dean.

LTurbo · Post by **LTurbo** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:34 pm

I believe these guys http://www.avontyres.com.au/index.htm also make a 390mm tyre.

A member on the aussiefrogs forum managed to fit the centre part of the wheel into the outside rim of a jap (Nissan I think) 16" wheel. Worked well apparently.