Does anyone know the RIM PROFILE? I am going crazy!

Post by **Theorian82** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:59 am

Hello. I a m using some morris minor rims on a home made boat trailer and am needing to know the rim profile of the rims for the Australian compliance plate.

They're 14 inch, 4 studs with 145 radials on them - and are the original rims that came with the car (1956? or so?).

I understand that it may be stamped onto the rim, yet they have a nice thick coat of paint and I was wondering if anyone might know - which would save me a lot of trouble!

The Australian governments example of a rim profile says: 5.00 J.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Thanks. Dave.

Post by **Alec** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:44 am

Hello Dave,

my feeling is 3.00 J?

Alec

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:35 am

I think 3.50 J. Does it really matter - just tell them that!

Post by **IslipMinor** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:22 pm

The size is 3.50"J x 14"

Post by **Theorian82** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:32 pm

You guys are legends... Thanks very much for the help!! Because the trailer was originally built in the 60's, they're being very pedantic about the information!

Thanks again.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:16 pm

My doubts on this subject were about the 'J' section - the standard rims are certainly 3.5" wide - but not absolutely sure they are 'J'. However - I doubt it matters - and I seriously doubt they will come out and check it!!

Post by **bpr81a** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:40 pm

The J is the Bead profile -http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html

No, I didn't follow it either!