Hi Guys....

I'm looking to replace the standard 12" rims with 13's. It seems 13 x 5.5" are mostly available, but I'm concerned about clearance issues, etc.
I don't want to use spacers, nor modify my calipers, ie something that bolt in and drives away.

are 5.5" rims fine or am I going to have problems ? 185/60 tyres will be fitted.

Thanks in Advance

They should be fine - always just make sure the rolling diameter stays the same that way your speedo will still stay acurate. This will change depending on your tyre profile.
I've actually got a set of 13x5.5's in the corner of the garage that used to be on the ute

yeah will be fine, you can go upto a 185/60 on a 14" wheel

Thanks Buff...

the RD will be staying the same... 155R12 (actually they are 155/80R12) have the same RD as 185/60R13. Actually, it is 0.83mm different but that's nothing !

Thanks for the help. I won't have to roll guards or anythng, will I ?

actually what i said applies to having stanza struts but you will be fine with those tyres on 13" rims

I wouldn't imagine so - not with 5.5's. If its standard ride height then I'd say definately not if its been lowered then depending how far you may benefit getting the guards lipped.

Just stick'em on and take it from there i believe they are a good vehicle as far as guard clearance goes.

Thanks Heaps Guys... I'm not so worried about it now... I'll post the images once I get hold of them... got a $1700 windfall yesterday so might do a bit of shopping !!!

$1700 !! You Bast%$rd

Good Luck to ya....spend it wisely

well I won't tell you about the $2500 christmas bonus from work then either !!!!
I assume spending wisely means spending on a Datsun !!
After the rims comes finishing off the interior (custom parcel shelf for audio, door trims, reupholsterd seats), some rust work, a little thing called an A14 and a new paint job ! I just finished deadening the undercarraige this weekend so it is all coming together !

Once I've made some progress on the 120Y, I can get back to the other toy, my XR2 Turbo convertible !!

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Man I'm in the wrong state! I'm gunna log on to Virgin Blue & book a one way flight over there

What profession r u in?