i want 2 put 17x6.5 rims on my completly stock datsun 1200 79 ute is there any complications other than the guards being rolled coz im gunna get that done

What offset are they mate? Depending on that, they may well fould on the struts or inner guards when turning...

i want to buy some rims for the tempe tyre website but i dont want to buy them if it is not going to work out or to much stuffing around

not sure i will find out thanks mate

i called them the y said 20 or 40 offset

which one is beter because im getting the outer guards rolled and pumped so the outer guards wont be a problem

Offset of 20 or 40 ?.. they've got NO idea. (For which I'm definitely not surprised).

6.5 inch rims of any diameter will barely fit on a 1200 at the front, and I reckon the ET would be closer 15mm (but even I'm guessing).

You really need to get all your strut/brake upgrades done before spending a lot of money on wheels. Because if you buy wheels first, the wheels won't fit if you when you are done changing brakes/hubs/struts.. because inevitably the front track width changes +/-20mm.

With 17s you'll need to:
- cut the front corner of the guard
- roll the lip
- section the footwell.

Other people make it look easy..they don't talk about how much work it is.

I wouldn't recommend buying from Tempe Tyres, unless you are in Sydney and can take stuff back.

Never buy a wheel unless you can do a trial fit

And don't put big wheels on a car without decent disc brakes

what brake and strut upgrades do you reccomend then

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1200 coupe struts, with the good disc brakes.

And 165/55 R12 tires is what I use. Or if you want bigger, 185/50 R14.