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[rich]

I'm looking to replace the crappy BICYCLE wheels that Mercury decided would be fine for a 2,500lb car....

So, what combinations will work on the stock suspension and what combos will be a definite "No-No"?

I was hoping to get away with 16 X 7" wheels and then running 225/45 R16's.  I fear that either the wheel or the tires will rub when going over bumps or turning....  Anyone running 16's on stock?  Feedback?

If that's too big, can I get away with 15X6.5" rims and 205's or should I go with the 195/50 R 15's???

Any feedback is MUCH appreciated.  It looks like the suspension in the rear is SO close to the tires that it'll slash anything of decent size I though on there.

I don't wanna be "BLING-BLINGIN" with 20's or anything tacky, I just want better handling/more comfort.

[STE_6000]

15's are good. Also increase the 14's tires to 195/50/14 will give you little more tire width.

[tru]

The 225/45 R16's wont work I tried them. I am using 15 x6.5 34mm offset (94 300Z) with 195 50 15

[Capri_chick]

Sorry he actually meant 205/45/16s...we tried the 205/50/16s...no dice! I can't believe DTD actually sold them to us, ugh! We are now running 205/50/15s, and are very happy with them. although the wheel gap is still horrendous and fugly    If we don't try and save for a 300zx vert or something else, we may lower her in the future. Not sure though...

[Paul G.]

You can fit 17's on the capri. I did! I just mounted a set of 17x7 38mm offset fondmetal rims with 205/40/17 Nankang NS-1 HR rated Radials. They fit like a glove,and make the car stick to the road. There is no rubbing or suspension problems. The fitment on the rear is very close though. I will post a pic as soon as I can take a few. The rims and tires were bought at Discount tire/America's Tire Co.'s website. http://www.tire.com
Hope this helps a few with what can be ran on the capri!!!

[zxtunerdotcom]

Originally posted by Capri_chick:
Sorry he actually meant 205/45/16s...we tried the 205/50/16s...no dice!  

that's the size i wanted to try! what offset wheel were you putting them on? was it hitting the spring perch or the strut body?

[Capri_chick]

The spring perch...offset +40.

Good to hear that 17s do fit. They weren't even an option in our case since we do not plan on lowering the car, and I personally do not usually like 17s + stock suspension. I have 17s on my lowered Mustang, and its STILL too high, hehe  

[STE_6000]

Good thing my 17s are sitting lowered. You want to be careful with large wall 17s without wheel spacers you will notice the tirer rubbing against the perch.

[Capri_chick]

No pics yet?  :confused:

[STE_6000]

Ya hehe, getting car a few layers of wax to protect the new paint job durin the storm.

[Paul G.]

here are links to see a few quick pics
http://www.geocities.com/pak7176/paul1.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/pak7176/paul2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/pak7176/paul3.jpg

how can you post the pics on this site? Also how do you post a pic w/ signature?
 Paul

[Paul G.]

Website is acting funny
if the above linls say not available,type in just the address.
http://www.geocities.com/pak7176
Paul

[Paul G.]

In reply to Anthony on the wheel spacers. I didn't need spacers and the rear wheels are not rubbing on the spring perches. 205/40/17 are very low profile on the rim, I still have at least a fingers widthor two between the rim/tire and the spring perch.

[STE_6000]

Paul im not using them either. Some people do for that added peace of mind.

[Capri_chick]

Paul is your car lowered? If not, good choice on rims that appear to REALLY fill the wheelwell! Looks great  

Did you just buy that Capri? I saw it listed on Ebay several times recently.