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Hi, i am looking for a set of alloy wheels for my BX. Has anyboby out there got any? I think they came in 2 sizes, 5.5j and 6j--, perhaps someone could confirm this for me. I would consider buying each wheel separateley if there are odd one out there. Condition doesnt really matter as long as they have not been curbed, as i intend to refurbish them myself. Many thanks in advance.
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Hi,

you are correct. the 6j are intended for 195 width tyres, the 5.5j for 185.

the 6j come in silver or blackish finish,
the 5j only in silver.

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Thanks for the replt Mike, i think ill be looking for 5.5j's as intend on using the smaller tyres, Cheers Chris
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Post by MULLEY »

I checked with my tyre fitters as i have a set of 6j's, they will happily accomodate 185/60's, which is what i've got fitted. That gives you some more options as i've noticed that 6j's seem to be more readily available than the smaller one's.
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MULLEY wrote:I checked with my tyre fitters as i have a set of 6j's, they will happily accomodate 185/60's, which is what i've got fitted.
I would have thought that compromises the aspect ratio and handling as it's a rim designed for the wider rubber. :?
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I had 195/60/14s on 6J wheels on various BXs without a problem.
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Hi guys and thanks for your input. Ive been offered a set from a seller away from this club- hes asking 100 quid with postage included, i think that might be a bit too expensive as the wheels will need a refurb, what do you think? Cheers
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Post by DavidRutherford »

Depends. Do they come with tyres, and if so, what condition are they in.

If it's four wheels with nearly-new tyres on, then that's not bad at all. If it's just four bare wheels, then it's definitely too much money.
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No tyres, just the rims. im a bit peed off as there was a set on ebay a few months ago for 40 quid, no bidders,suppose i should have gone for them. Please keep looking for me, thanks chaps!
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Do they have to be standard wheels? I have a set of very nice (and rare) aftermarkets with tyres.
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Don't forget the spare Abbot as you'll either need a normal spare with coned bolts or a spare with flats fitted as the standard BX speedlines have flat mating surfaces for the bolts!
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Post by MULLEY »

Dunno about the aspect ratio way2go, seem fine to me when driving. If the tyre fitters were in any doubt they would have said so.

I guess most rims regardless of size can accomodate tyres either side of what they were designed for, as the width of the tyres at the bead musn't be that much difference.
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MULLEY wrote:I guess
Not a good thing to do where tyres are concerned.

Fitting tyres outside of the design of the wheel is not a good idea at all. The sidewalls will not be operating as designed.
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Post by MULLEY »

Hence why i asked the professionals. My guess part, was just a visual observation of the difference between 185 & 195 tyres.
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Width of the tyres will make a difference and between, say, 185 series and 195 series will be 10mm. Enough to make a difference if your rear arm bearing are shagged that's for sure.
I ran various BXs on 195x60s without a problem but as I say shagged rear arm bearings would probably cause them to rub.
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