9J on the rear

[Patrick]

I've done a bit of experimenting with the rear wheel off my daily driver. It's a 9Jx17 with 245/40/R17 tyre.

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body030.jpg

9J x 17 with 245/40/R17 tyres - damn good look from the back!

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body031.jpg

Fits under the arch quite well

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body032.jpg

Nice look from the side

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body033.jpg

... but here is the problem! The tyre rubs on the side of the bodywork. Our body work sticks a bit further out than normal due to the coil over install. I don't think it is practical to use an alloy bigger than 8.5J. You might get away with a 235 width tyre on a 9J rim but its very, very close.

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/body034.jpg

Here's a comparison of size between the 9J and the standard E30 7J with 205/65/R15

http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=10&offset=24

Patrick