INCREASE OF TIRE RIM/WHEEL SIZE, Advise on going from 205/50 to ??? |
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INCREASE OF TIRE RIM/WHEEL SIZE, Advise on going from 205/50 to ??? |
R8CERX |
Aug 21 2014, 08:06 PM
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2014 New year resolution: To get along with Woody... Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 5-June 13 From: California Member No.: 15,972 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello Folks!
So, need more meat all around the car--2.7RS engine is way too much power to put down on the existing 205/50-15. I am certain many of you have come to this point--need your advise in order to not reinvent the wheel (punt intended!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Conditions: 1-want to keep existing 914-4 suspension, links, and brakes (actually, front brakes are fitted with BMW calipers; rears are still stock). 2-Planning to add spacers to the wheels in order to gain more space inside fenders (thus need to flare front and rear fenders; for certain rear fenders) 3-Want to keep same size tire all around; so I can rotate them. OPEN FOR CHANGES: A-Open to changing springs and shocks--please advise brand and rate of springs/suggestions B-What size rims/brand or from what car (944 for example) could I get rims to fit 235? 225? what has worked for you? or I should avoid? C- Can the existing 4 bolt pattern hubs be converted into a 5 lug pattern hub? D- will add spacers to either 4 or 5 pattern as needed and add screw/bolt INSERTS E-Should I keep the 4 bolt pattern over the 5 bolt pattern? cheaper rims in 4 configuration? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) PS- I will be selling rims and tires once I get the above set up going; anyone has parts to exchange for what I trying to do, I am all ears! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Look forward to your inputs! Regards R8CER X (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Attached image(s) |
stugray |
Aug 22 2014, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Hi Stu - pretty sure I answered but I can't be sure. But they are Cragar 365's - but they don't offer that bolt pattern anymore on their website. Sorry - Yes you did answer. I was typing up a response question "Where did you buy them", but never sent it I guess. My son works at discount tire. I'll have him check with the wheel salesman and see if we can find them. Any chance you know the offset? |
Kansas 914 |
Aug 22 2014, 11:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hi Stu - pretty sure I answered but I can't be sure. But they are Cragar 365's - but they don't offer that bolt pattern anymore on their website. Sorry - Yes you did answer. I was typing up a response question "Where did you buy them", but never sent it I guess. My son works at discount tire. I'll have him check with the wheel salesman and see if we can find them. Any chance you know the offset? Hi Stu, The best I can tell is it is close to 4.5". It is difficult to get an accurate measurement with the tires still on the wheels. PS: I just saw that Discount Tires is opening here in Durango! PSS: R8CERX - Sorry for the hijack. |
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