would 16x8inch fit on the front of a 1200 ute,considering the gaurds have been pumped a little

Sure would. But would the 16" tire fit in the wheel well?

15x8" fit on the front, with 45-50 profile tyres, anything bigger ie 55 will rub under lock on firewall, rolled my front guard slightly and modified leading edge to help hide them

16 x 7 will fit if its the right offset and a low profile tyre 16 x 8 wont

15in wheels are the biggest i can go with stock stuts

i got the maddat front brake kit and strut (Shortened 200B or Stanza struts (cut and re-threaded, not welded), KYB inserts, Adjustable Coilover Kit fitted with 65mm, 250lb King springs)
so 7inch you reckon the best i can get?
thanksRobbie

I have fr17 simmons wheels on the front with slightly pumped guards and modified wheel wells.17 by 7 205/40/17 using no wheel spacers.

Yeah 7's with positive offset, low to low negitive if guards are pumped. i got 14x7.5 -14? with stanza struts and it hung out about 2 inches. stanza struts gave it more track so made it hang out more than standard 1200 struts.

my opinion would go 15's max

let us know how it goes with 16's if you are doing so

Why would you go 15" rims but not 16"?

there are alot of variables,struts type,ride hieght, ball joint type,castor settings,tyre size.camber settings.
but 16 by 8 are pretty big for 1200.i reckon you will ruin your steering unless u run skinny tyres.