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  1. 17th May 2011, 08:54 PM #31
    dane h
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    thanks guys.

    was keen to do something a little different than the usual DBG. Better suited to me leaving most of the little character bumps and dents in place.

    Still have the hardtop LL but keen to hang on to it at this stage. Will let you know if this changes.

    Cheers
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  2. 17th May 2011, 09:24 PM #32
    dreamin'
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    Dane

    Are your tyres mounted on the original 5 inch rims, or did you use later, wider ones?

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  3. 17th May 2011, 09:33 PM #33
    dane h
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    used later wider s3 type rims. i only had 2 s1 rims so originality might have to wait for another day.
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  4. 17th May 2011, 09:43 PM #34
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    Thanks for the reply

    Opinion seems to be that the wider rims suit the 205 tyres better. There is apparently a transitional type that is 5.5 inch wide with the extra 'depth' on the inside, so they look more like the original wheels from the outside. I have a couple of these and will try to find more if I decide to fir 205s.

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  5. 17th May 2011, 09:56 PM #35
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    Rims?

    Hi All
    I have 49 split rims with 205's
    look good work well
    no problems
    cheers
    Ian
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  6. 17th May 2011, 10:12 PM #36
    dreamin'
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    Thanks, Ian.

    Most opinions I have seen are from people who haven't fitted them, so good to hear from someone who has.

    Do you need to run them at lower pressures to keep a flat contact surface on the road?

    Part of me wants to fit 6.00 x 16 cross plies for originality, but the 205 radials would seem to make better sense for actual driving on the road.

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  7. 20th May 2011, 08:55 AM #37
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    205's

    Hi
    off road 15/18 psi
    black top 25/30 psi
    depends on load
    use what you feel is best for you
    too low a pressure on the black stuff could have you bouncing around a bit
    more than normal
    with split rims you will need gaters and tubes, and a lot of luck getting them balanced
    cheers
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