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michaelenlucia
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:59 am    Post subject: front wheel sizes on a manx Reply with quote

hello can someone please tell me wich max wheel width,
i can use on the front ,
the may can come out of the wheel arches by 1.18 inch max .
i have disc brakes and can i use 7 or 8j(inch)wheels or is this to much
o its a manx buggy.thanks for the help
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have a 6 inch with a 205/70X15 tire and that even sticks out a bit.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where it sits in the garage I can't get a clear measurement; looks like about a 5.5-6" wide rim, with about 3.5" backspacing. My front tires are 235/60-14.

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