14” to 15” upgrade

viscount78
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14” to 15” upgrade Jan 14, 2020 15:10:32 GMT 10

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Post by viscount78 on Jan 14, 2020 15:10:32 GMT 10

I’m restoring a 1978 viscount Supreme 17ft single axle
and I just thought the wheels could go a size bigger
would 225/70 15 fit under the old girl the rims are 15x7 -9 offset. Just deciding what tyres if anyone has done this before
cheers

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snoops
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14” to 15” upgrade Feb 11, 2020 14:33:22 GMT 10

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Post by snoops on Feb 11, 2020 14:33:22 GMT 10

Why not just use a higher profile tyre on the existing 14" rims? A light truck tyre would give you extra height and I'd go a smaller wheel with larger tyre for cushioning and comfort of towing it IMO.

Put higher profiles on my Franklin and Viscount which helped a lot - the Franklin also got a straight axle as the drop axle made it drag its bum too much.

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Post by snoops on Feb 11, 2020 14:33:22 GMT 10