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rarebike · 08-29-2014, 10:31 AM

I have a new set of Excelsior Comp V tires 475/500 x 18, will these work on a 6 inch wide rim? tim in Omaha

51 MERC-CT · 08-29-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rarebike

I have a new set of Excelsior Comp V tires 475/500 x 18, will these work on a 6 inch wide rim? tim in Omaha

Not according to Coker-- 4"

http://www.cokertire.com/475-500-18-...or-comp-v.html

scooder · 08-29-2014, 12:40 PM

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Work?
Yes.
Look funky?
Yes.
As above, best on somethin around 4". For instance, Lotus Cortina used 5.60 X 13 on a 5.5" wheel. Handled fantastic, but looks odd with the side wall of a crossply (bias ply) pulled out from the tread to the wheel rim.
Martin.

08-29-2014, 10:31 AM	#1
rarebike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OMAHA, NEBRASKA Posts: 267	Tires and Rims I have a new set of Excelsior Comp V tires 475/500 x 18, will these work on a 6 inch wide rim? tim in Omaha

08-29-2014, 12:40 PM	#3
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,595	Re: Tires and Rims Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Work? Yes. Look funky? Yes. As above, best on somethin around 4". For instance, Lotus Cortina used 5.60 X 13 on a 5.5" wheel. Handled fantastic, but looks odd with the side wall of a crossply (bias ply) pulled out from the tread to the wheel rim. Martin.