Amazon wheel option - 15x7” Legendary Minilite Repros

zzaletel · Jun 5th, 2019, 03:22

Picked up a set of these Wheels in silver on eBay https://www.cjponyparts.com/legendar...973/p/W1065-B/. Liked the look and couldn’t resist free shipping to Alaska. Had them shod with a side of 195/60’s, And fear that I may have taken too many liberties with the dictum of 7 inches at the widest. It is drivable, but the arm strength needed is greatly greatly greatly greatly increased. Will consider running for the summer season and then installing 5.5 or 6 inch wide wheels next summer.

https://flic.kr/p/2g8ZkPY

zzaletel · Jun 5th, 2019, 06:34

https://flic.kr/p/2g95QH3

csm22 · Jun 5th, 2019, 12:01

Love the look of these wheels... at least you might be able to save some bucks by canceling your gym membership.

Derek UK · Jun 5th, 2019, 12:19

Looks great. Don't know what tyre pressures you're running but try about 32psi all round. Also, get an alignment check and set a little bit of toe-in. Of course, suspension and ball joints should be good and well greased. Front lower, outer ones can get rather stiff. Idler arm bush also worth checking.

zzaletel · Jun 5th, 2019, 18:16

Couldn't pull these up on my phone while posting last eve - the vendor's page with the wheels in silver -

https://legendarywheel.com/product/lw80/

In general, pleased, but a radical difference from running the 4.5" wheels with 185's on them.

Derek - will double check the wheel pressure. Have the bushings, dampers and bits to redo the front suspension - need to get that done and then get the alignment set.

mocambique-amazone · Jun 5th, 2019, 18:43

185 on 4.5 isn't the best combo.

If you swap to the first series idler arm bushing made with brass and with a grease nipple it will be a hughe step forward. There is a conversion kit on the market.
If you reduce caster it will be more easy at low speed. Doesn't run strait at high speed.

Good luck, Kay

zzaletel · Jun 5th, 2019, 19:11

No, 185's on 4.5" wide rims isn't the best combo, but it was a combination of convenience for the winter as I had the studded tires and needed something for the winter. It actually drove quite well, though was a bit balloony looking.

zzaletel · Jun 29th, 2019, 06:45

And sure enough they were low (some intervening travel slowed the check). Front offside was at 12 and the drivers was at 20 psig. Rears were fine at 32psig. Surprised as they’d been mounted at Costco and they typically do good work.

northNH · Jun 29th, 2019, 21:06

5.5” x 15” with 185/70 tires...

Jun 5th, 2019, 03:22	#1
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	Amazon wheel option - 15x7” Legendary Minilite Repros Picked up a set of these Wheels in silver on eBay https://www.cjponyparts.com/legendar...973/p/W1065-B/. Liked the look and couldn’t resist free shipping to Alaska. Had them shod with a side of 195/60’s, And fear that I may have taken too many liberties with the dictum of 7 inches at the widest. It is drivable, but the arm strength needed is greatly greatly greatly greatly increased. Will consider running for the summer season and then installing 5.5 or 6 inch wide wheels next summer. https://flic.kr/p/2g8ZkPY

Jun 5th, 2019, 06:34	#2
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	Another picture https://flic.kr/p/2g95QH3

Jun 5th, 2019, 18:16	#5
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	Vendor page Couldn't pull these up on my phone while posting last eve - the vendor's page with the wheels in silver - https://legendarywheel.com/product/lw80/ In general, pleased, but a radical difference from running the 4.5" wheels with 185's on them. Derek - will double check the wheel pressure. Have the bushings, dampers and bits to redo the front suspension - need to get that done and then get the alignment set.

Jun 5th, 2019, 18:43	#6
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	185 on 4.5 isn't the best combo. If you swap to the first series idler arm bushing made with brass and with a grease nipple it will be a hughe step forward. There is a conversion kit on the market. If you reduce caster it will be more easy at low speed. Doesn't run strait at high speed. Good luck, Kay Last edited by mocambique-amazone; Jun 5th, 2019 at 18:45. Reason: Not my natural

Jun 29th, 2019, 06:45	#8
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	Checked the tyre pressure... And sure enough they were low (some intervening travel slowed the check). Front offside was at 12 and the drivers was at 20 psig. Rears were fine at 32psig. Surprised as they’d been mounted at Costco and they typically do good work.

Jun 5th, 2019, 12:01	#3
csm22 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Xenia View Photos By: csm22	Love the look of these wheels... at least you might be able to save some bucks by canceling your gym membership.

Jun 5th, 2019, 12:19	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Looks great. Don't know what tyre pressures you're running but try about 32psi all round. Also, get an alignment check and set a little bit of toe-in. Of course, suspension and ball joints should be good and well greased. Front lower, outer ones can get rather stiff. Idler arm bush also worth checking.

Jun 5th, 2019, 19:11	#7
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	No, 185's on 4.5" wide rims isn't the best combo, but it was a combination of convenience for the winter as I had the studded tires and needed something for the winter. It actually drove quite well, though was a bit balloony looking.

Jun 29th, 2019, 21:06	#9
northNH Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampshire USA	5.5” x 15” with 185/70 tires... __________________ '62 Amazon Black/Red 4Dr 65K miles '92 MBz 300CE 2Dr '94 MBz 320TE 5Dr '86 BMW 635Csi '88 BMW M6

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