8/22 ACB10s on standard SLR rims?

[SouthernBanana]

Hi. I have a '98 SLR which is currently fitted with 215/50/13 A032s on the rear. I have been told that the 8 inch ACB10s will fit on the rim, but am woried that they may move laterally on the rim?

 

The current fitments (215 section) seem to fit well (i.e. do not bulge outwards from the rim where the bead is located). Just concerned that 245 (equivalent) may either foul something, or move around on the rim too much (esp at around 18 psi).

 

David at BMTR recommended the 8 inch option over the 7 inch for cars with >200 hp, and suggested the A30 compound (F&R).

 

I presume BMTR are the best source in terms of price and compound/size availability, etc?

 

Last question. Can anyone clarify the estimated difference in ride height betweent the current 215/50/13 (metric) and either 7/22 or 8/22 (imperial).

 

Any experience/advice gratefully received. many thanks

[Richard Price]

22 inch ACB10's should increase the ride height by about 1/4".

[SouthernBanana]

Anyone use 8 inch ACB10's on SLR rims?

[Alex Wong1697456877]

8" ACB's are commonly fitted to SLR rears.

 

 

[jerrypike]

yes, have used several sets of 8/22 ACB10 rears on my SLR, in the A32 (medium) compound IIRC.

don't have 200bhp but no complaints as to balance with 7" fronts

 

jerry

[Jason Plato]

8" ACB on 8" rims is not a problem

 

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