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Another wheel, tire, flare question, need info |
mepstein |
Feb 6 2010, 01:41 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
2 questions-
When I flare my car, I'm going from a 2.0 alloy 5.5x15 with 205x60x15 tires. I would like to keep the tire diameter the same on a 7x15 wheel and 225 tire. Would I use 50, 55 or 60 series tires? I think a 7 inch wheel and 225 tire might still have too much space between the tire and inside of the flare. Is there a spacer made that will fit a 4 lug wheel? I have read that the 4 lug hub takes a special lip on the wheel. Thanks, Mark |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 6 2010, 02:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
2 questions- When I flare my car, I'm going from a 2.0 alloy 5.5x15 with 205x60x15 tires. I would like to keep the tire diameter the same on a 7x15 wheel and 225 tire. Would I use 50, 55 or 60 series tires? I think a 7 inch wheel and 225 tire might still have too much space between the tire and inside of the flare. Is there a spacer made that will fit a 4 lug wheel? I have read that the 4 lug hub takes a special lip on the wheel. Thanks, Mark 205 / 55x 15 in the front and 225/50x15 in the rear. If you can find a set of eights in the rear it would be better. Same tire size. AND you can use 21mm wheel spacers front and rear as well to really fill out the wells |
mepstein |
Feb 6 2010, 05:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ok, I appreciate the answer, it all makes sense and would be easy to do if I had 5 lugs but I was hoping to do it with stock 4 lugs. Finding the 8 inch wheels in a 15 size has been difficult and I was told the 4 lug hubs take a special lip. on the wheel. Is there a 1 or 2 inch spacer made for 4 lug hubs?
I guess 2nd choice is to have front and rear hubs drilled for 5 lug. |
GeorgeRud |
Feb 6 2010, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd strongly recommend switching to the five lug pattern, you'll be happy you did and your wheel choices are much wider.
Plus, 5 lug wheels just look right with the flaired fenders! |
mepstein |
Feb 6 2010, 08:14 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I wanted to use Superlite wheels. I like the look. Any body know about spacers for 4 lug wheels? Does it take something special?
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 6 2010, 10:58 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE If you can find a set of eights in the rear it would be better. Same tire size. AND you can use 21mm wheel spacers front and rear as well to really fill out the wells I assume you're talking 8" Fuchs? There is only one 8x15" (classic polished paddle, what we all refer to as a Fuchs) Fuchs. I double-dog dare you to get one, stick a 225/50x15 on there with a 21mm spacer and report back. I don't think that's going to happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Mark, have you checked the tire calculator here on the site? Under 914 Info I believe. Handy tool. |
mepstein |
Feb 7 2010, 09:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Didn't know about the tire calculator - thank you.
Will my 4 lugs work with longer studs? |
jimkelly |
Feb 7 2010, 09:56 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
you can get these in 4 lug 15" in varying widths and colors
http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/pro.html |
orange914 |
Feb 7 2010, 01:17 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
I'd strongly recommend switching to the five lug pattern, you'll be happy you did and your wheel choices are much wider. pun intended! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) acording to this site the 225x55x15 is exactly the same dia. (24.7") http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html |
carr914 |
Feb 8 2010, 07:33 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,083 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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mepstein |
Feb 8 2010, 07:52 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Are the longer studs an off the shelf item?
So my latest thought is 7x15 wheels, 215x55x15 tires. 21mm spacers. Almost the same diameter (.4inches less) and should fill out the flared wheelwell. Yes, I am being sort of difficult with my insistance of staying 4 lug. |
carr914 |
Feb 8 2010, 09:27 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,083 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
No, but I would do 7&8s. Various Stud lengths up to 100mm
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