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Grizz1963 · 11-29-2019, 02:00 PM

Right Retro Riders and other knowledgeable folks.

Tire time in the USA and Tyre time in many other parts of the world.

After work I quickly got the jack out, used the rattle gun, and removed the original 7J 215/55 16” wheel and tire.

Then mocked up the Mercedes Benz 8.5J 245/40 17” wheel and tyre to see how much poked out the side.

I did not lower the car on the jack as I just needed to see how wide the wheel looks.

From the rear.

From the front.

Then actually tucked it against the hub properly and took a pic from the top.

Last pic.

Now I am no police officer, or enforcement person.

But to me, despite a bit of wheel sticking out from under then wheel arch, I would like to believe that this would be tolerated

Educate me differently.

Or show me small plastic arch extensions to bond on.

11-29-2019, 02:00 PM	#496
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,470	Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project Right Retro Riders and other knowledgeable folks. Tire time in the USA and Tyre time in many other parts of the world. After work I quickly got the jack out, used the rattle gun, and removed the original 7J 215/55 16” wheel and tire. Then mocked up the Mercedes Benz 8.5J 245/40 17” wheel and tyre to see how much poked out the side. I did not lower the car on the jack as I just needed to see how wide the wheel looks. From the rear. From the front. Then actually tucked it against the hub properly and took a pic from the top. Last pic. Now I am no police officer, or enforcement person. But to me, despite a bit of wheel sticking out from under then wheel arch, I would like to believe that this would be tolerated Educate me differently. Or show me small plastic arch extensions to bond on. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.