Hi, we have a Haflinger on non genuine 13" steel rims. 12" original I understand.
A: These rims do fit but are a pressed steel, such that when tighening the wheel nuts they dont clamp the rim fully. Is this a known issue and do you run a space to get a better fitment?
B: Can anyone recomend a good (predominatly) Offroad tyre that is still road legal. I think there are some Panda 4x4 remoulds from Italy that look OK. So I could not go the ATV route.
C: I have heard Panda 4x4 tyes and rims should fit the std Haffi hub, anyone have experiance with this.
Thanks guys.
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Check that the hole on your rims actually fits the Hub centre - most likely the hole on the rim is too small and that is why your rims are not sitting flat on the hubs. Do NOT forget the aluminium "Washer" that goes on the hub first, then the rim - that "washer" helps stop the rims from chewing up the aluminium Brake hubs and reduces the risk of pulling the studs through the brake hubs.
The studs can be replaced for larger ones but that is quite a critical / not easily done task.
The original nuts "should" allow you to centre the studs with in the holes on the rims if the centre hole actually allows the rim to mount flush to the brake hub.
The 13" rims if they have the 98 x 4 stud pattern and correct centre hole size will work well if the total circumference of the wheel is within about 5% of the original 12" wheels circumference.
That is not to say other sizes won't work, but the original engine's output was matched to that size wheel. Larger wheels will slow acceleration / reduce torque and increase top speed (by a small margin before the engine runs out of power / rpm). Conversely, smaller circumference wheels will increase acceleration / increase torque and reduce top speed as the engine will run out of useable revs.
All in all, the 13" rims you have, as long as they fit correctly will work. The tyres you have listed above will work well off-road but not so well on road. If the Remould job is a good one, then not a problem on a HAf, you'll never over heat them. If the remould is bad - then obviously they are more likely to fail.
How are you planning to use your Haflinger?
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