I have found that with the proper offset and coupled with very low profile
tires, 6" wide wheels can be used without modification. I used a set of
alloys that originally were on a TR8 for a while. They had a backspace of 4"
and had no clearance problems when using tires 20" tall.
Joe
Rob Wick wrote:
>
> I am in the process of buying a 1500 Spitfire or a GT6 and I subscribe to the
> anything goes method of classic car owning.With that in mind i was wondering
> if anyone could tell me what the biggest set of wheels and low profile tyres
> people have used on the spitfire/GT6 without modding the wheel arches and if
> this caused any problems. Also any mods that people have found to offer a
> performance gain without the engine swaps etc would be greatfully recieved.Oh
> and has anyone fited bucket seats and if so were there problems fitting them
> in??
> Cheers Rob
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