There is a lot to be said about wider rims, with the same R 145X10 tire. A lighter and wider rim will give greater stability while not increasing unsprung weight. A wider, taller rim will add weight as will the larger tire. This will cause slower pickup and strain on the suspension system and more wear on the brakes. (Talk to the local repair shop servicing these vehicles with the 22 inch rims, lots of suspension wear)
DOT (Department Of Transportation) rules are put in place to keep vehicle safety at the forefront. Remember the responsibility of the driver is to the other drivers on the road.
Knowingly replacing parts with parts that are not DOT approved is a felony. And, if the part fails while you are on the road, you can go to Jail. This is the first thing Insurance agents look for.
So, there are 10in rims available that are wider, some as much as 7 inches, but the norm is 5. If you want BLING rims, and have deep pockets for suspension parts, go for it.
Bill
> -----Original Message-----
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> 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com] > On > Behalf Of > jpro8071 > Sent:
> Monday, January 04, 2010 8:24
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> Subject:
> [2cylinderhondas] Re: Honda N600 tires/wheels
> Google for 4x110 (that's the bolt pattern - 4 studs 110mm diagonal > distance) - there's also some Mazda 323 or 626 (79-82?) patterns that will fit > and tuck in better IMHO.
> Very old Toyota Corollas also had 4x110.
> Somewhere I have a list . . . will search for it.
> We've run some 12"
> Mazda steel wheels (626) with low profile tires.
> --- In
> 2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com
> ,
> dean m wrote:
> > early eighties mazda rx7
> � 12" rim works
> > --- On Sun, 1/3/10, hillbillyhowe
> wrote:
> > From: hillbillyhowe
>
> > Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Honda N600
> tires/wheels
> > To:
> 2cylinderhondas@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010, 9:18 AM
> > �
> > Hi I am
> restoring a 600 sedan. Is there a 12" wheel and tire that would fit instead of > going with the smaller 10"? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> Jeanne