What is the maximum rim width you would put on a standard Jupiter, 4.5 inch or 5 inch.
I have been told 5 is ok but looks a bit odd.
Any suggestions please.
I am about to have some made, as I can't find enough old rims to do the job.
Rin maximum
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It very much depends on the offset as you need to miss either the rubber boot covering the yoke on the front suspension on early or the upper carrier for the rubber bushes. I fitted longer stronger land rover studs and made shims to offset the rim for the Sahara marathon.
Are you making the rims from steel or alloy?
Are you making the rims from steel or alloy?
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They will be steel, as quote for alloy was $800 per wheel, more than I wish to pay.
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Re: Rin maximum
Will you be using existing rims and welding in centres suitable for Jowett drums?
This is the easiest way to accomplish.
You really need to decide which tyres you are using. There is a much better selection with 15 inch. Also if you fit tubeless you should fit a suitable rim. You can fit tubeless to Jowett rims with care and proper sealer.
Clearly nothing will 'look correct' unless they are 5.5 crossply fitted to original design of rim and centre.
So how far you stray depends if you would like radials. You need to avoid all taxi tyres so go for Avon Turbo steel.
Then if you want to drop to 15 inch which lowers the car and increases revs, unless you change diff or fit overdrive or if you keep to 60 mph max. But it does give better road holding and balance.
Whatever you decide the offset is still critical to avoid interfering with body or suspension.
This is the easiest way to accomplish.
You really need to decide which tyres you are using. There is a much better selection with 15 inch. Also if you fit tubeless you should fit a suitable rim. You can fit tubeless to Jowett rims with care and proper sealer.
Clearly nothing will 'look correct' unless they are 5.5 crossply fitted to original design of rim and centre.
So how far you stray depends if you would like radials. You need to avoid all taxi tyres so go for Avon Turbo steel.
Then if you want to drop to 15 inch which lowers the car and increases revs, unless you change diff or fit overdrive or if you keep to 60 mph max. But it does give better road holding and balance.
Whatever you decide the offset is still critical to avoid interfering with body or suspension.
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