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    how wide can i go?

    trying to get an answer on how wide a rim i can fit on the rear of my hz. Years ago i had a set of 9/14 hotwires on my hq van and by memory maybe had to do some lip surgery. would like something maximum dish but dont know what backspace i have to play with. any advice would b greatly appreciated.(do not want to modify the guard)

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    I cannot do a cut and paste, but check Blockers'

    "Wheel & Tyre Fit App" thread in workshop section under wheels and tyres.

    That may help you.

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    I've got some Simmons on the back of mine that are pretty damn wide. They're at least 10 inch, possibly a bit more. It's not lowered though.

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    My vans have 8" with 245/60 T/A's on the back and the left (on both) tyres just lightly rub over sharp bumps. Both vans are lowered 2". They don't rub on the top edge of the guard, it's at the back.

    It all depends on backspace and dish anyway... I have about 2" I could go inboard without rubbing on anything else so I could squeeze 10" wheels in there at a pinch.

    The bag of the tyre has an influence too.
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    [QUOTE=Big Rob;103630]My vans have 8" with 245/60 T/A's on the back and the left (on both) tyres just lightly rub over sharp bumps. Both vans are lowered 2". They don't rub on the top edge of the guard, it's at the back.

    It all depends on backspace and dish anyway... I have about 2" I could go inboard without rubbing on anything else so I could squeeze 10" wheels in there at a pinch.

    Hi Rob,

    Mine is lowered 2" also, would you have any photos of the rear of your van as I'd like to see that set up you have. It seems I am at my limits with the 235's I have on my van.

    Thanks John.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Rob View Post

    I don't have any real close up picks but here's a couple. I can take some tight shots if you like.

    My vans have 8" with 245/60 T/A's on the back and the left (on both) tyres just lightly rub over sharp bumps. Both vans are lowered 2". They don't rub on the top edge of the guard, it's at the back.

    It all depends on backspace and dish anyway... I have about 2" I could go inboard without rubbing on anything else so I could squeeze 10" wheels in there at a pinch.

    Hi Rob,

    Mine is lowered 2" also, would you have any photos of the rear of your van as I'd like to see that set up you have. It seems I am at my limits with the 235's I have on my van.

    Thanks John.
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    [QUOTE=Big Rob;103660]20160203_122136.jpg20160203_122737.jpg
    Hi Rob,

    That's fine for the photos at this stage, I checked out a few of your shots from previous posts.

    Good to see.

    Thanks John.

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    My mate had 15x10 hotwires on his HQ ute years ago flush with the rear arch
    but its all about the back space

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    Quote Originally Posted by Valencia View Post
    My mate had 15x10 hotwires on his HQ ute years ago flush with the rear arch
    but its all about the back space
    With 295s Yokahamas god that looked cool

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    thats basically what i am after i also had 10'' hotwires on the rear of a wb ute but still had to modify the lip. but i need to know how much backspace i have on the hz van before i start looking at combinations.

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