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15in wheels on late (1998) Vitara - 16in wheels standard

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15in wheels on late (1998) Vitara - 16in wheels standard

Post by Impulsive »

Hi all,

I'm considering buying a 1998 SWB Vitara.

I have owned many Vitaras, but never one that has had 16in wheels as standard. You will be familiar with the alloys they come with.

I want to fit a set of 15in wheels and bigger tyres that I already have to whatever Vitara I buy, and I noticed that the discs in this model seem bigger than my previous cars. They certainly stop bucketloads better!

Accordingly, does anyone know if 15in wheels will fit on late model Vitaras that came standard with 16in wheels?

Any advice is appreciated.

Regards,

Adam
1998 Vitara Hard Top 2.0 EFI
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
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Post by Huggy »

i know on my gv 15 inch wont fit oon the front
Now with locked diff to keep up with rav4s
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Post by atari4x4 »

the grinder is your friend
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Post by Impulsive »

Thanks guys.

Yeah, I know I could take a shave off the calipers with the angle grinder, no problems, but I wasn't sure about the diameter of the disc, and the clearance over the outside of the caliper, as opposed to the front (side) face of it (which I kinda knew I would have to shave a bit).

Adam
1998 Vitara Hard Top 2.0 EFI
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
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Post by atari4x4 »

i got 15x7's on my 97 2.0L wide track vitara
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Post by Impulsive »

Now THAT's what I wanted to hear!!

Was there any persuading involved, Atari?

Spacers maybe?

... or just a subtle shave with the grinder?

Adam
1998 Vitara Hard Top 2.0 EFI
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
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Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:49 pm
Location: Adelaide Hills S.A.

Post by atari4x4 »

shaving only, the rims are speedy desert rats 15x7 -15mm offset
got 30x9.5 mtrs on em, with a bit of lift.
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Post by Impulsive »

Cheers mate. Appreciate the advice.

I just went and tried the rims on a couple at the wreckers too. They fit well even on GV brakes, with a tiny bit of shaving on the outside of the caliper.

Looks like its a go.

Thanks again.

Adam
1998 Vitara Hard Top 2.0 EFI
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
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Posts: 859
Joined: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:49 pm
Location: Adelaide Hills S.A.

Post by atari4x4 »

too easy!
i got my rims home tried em on and went WTF, time for some "customising"

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it hasn't stopped yet! now my zook dont fit in the workshop a home! :cry:
it sleeps outside with the dogs now
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