screemin eagle Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 how much do the greg welds weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberquest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 rears weigh 13lbs ea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divvie Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Just want to say a big thanks to everyone who gave some input on sizes, got the wheels fitted yesterday, Ruff R277 19x8.5 front 19x9.5 rear, +20 offset f+r with 25mm spacer on the rear, didnt really want to get involved with arch work so kept the spacing to a minimum for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I don't think quest4life's car ever mde on here but he has some megahawt wheels http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo68/Retardado73/Nicewheels-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzStar Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Where do folks source the spacers that I read about? Do you have to use extended reach lug nuts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) we all use bolt on spacers. I actually just shortened the studs on an extra set of front hubs yesterday to run 15mm spacers. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/P7100090.jpg Some wheels will require this, as the front studs are LONG, others won't. Stock wheels, and my Sparcos don't clear the stock studs with just a 15mm spacer, so I cut 10mm off this set yesterday Edited July 11, 2009 by D_Venable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzStar Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 we all use bolt on spacers. I actually just shortened the studs on an extra set of front hubs yesterday to run 15mm spacers. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/P7100090.jpg Some wheels will require this, as the front studs are LONG, others won't. Stock wheels, and my Sparcos don't clear the stock studs with just a 15mm spacer, so I cut 10mm off this set yesterday Any on have problems with handling, alignment, bearing wear etc using spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 not yet for me, and I've got a 33mm spacer on the rear of my car picture shows a 25mm mounted, and the 33mm is the other one, about to replace it http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/NewSpacer2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzStar Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 So where do you guys source the spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 ebay, and other members here, for mine. but Justpaus put a link up of where he got his, they are custom made to order, for about 125 for a pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 New addition, some of you may know I've picked up an 85 flatty that needs work, but the first thing I bought for it were some wheels (couldn't stand the cowbells) Rota SA Racing (Flaskbacks)16x8 +10 offset all around (no spacers)205/55r16 Winterforce tires (hehe) http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/PB050448.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/PB090492.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/PB090509.jpg Here's one from before I got the tires onhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/PB040441.jpg FLATTY LOVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostdquest89 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 EWWW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 After about 1000 man-hours, this thing should be a really fun car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmds18 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I didn't get time to play with the car on the weekend so no new pics, but here is a pic with both types of rims i have. <img src="http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp183/www18u/Resizesideon.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> hey man i didnt see it maybe i just skipped over it but what are the rear wheels? and specs? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcalhoun.82 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am really trying to wrap my head around the math but it isn't working out, heh. I am wanting to get as close to flush as I can without a spacer, how wide a wheel and offset would I need to accomplish that? Moreso, is there a general rule of thumb for our cars when it comes to what fits and what will need a spacer ... or the other way, what is just going to be too wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBishi2.6 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 front 18x8.5 +8 with 245/35 tyres rear 18x10 -5 with 275/35 lips rolled front and rearhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0431.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0434.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 front 18x8.5 +8 with 245/35 tyres rear 18x10 -5 with 275/35 lips rolled front and rearhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0431.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0434.jpgVery nice!!! What brand are those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBishi2.6 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Simmons FR18. Sadly no longer being made. One of the last Aussie wheel companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Simmons FR18. Sadly no longer being made. One of the last Aussie wheel companies.Too bad, but I am glad you got a set.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 ^^ Those look amazing. The fitment seems almost perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 MrBishi2.6 Do you have any pics with the front wheels staright? If I keep my 18's, after I install the 15mm spacer, my specs will be nearly identical to your front ThanksDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcalhoun.82 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 front 18x8.5 +8 with 245/35 tyres rear 18x10 -5 with 275/35 lips rolled front and rearhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0431.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/MrBishi26/IMG_0434.jpg Are those with or without spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Mr. Bishi, can you take a picture of your wheel/tire clearance to the shock tower and spring in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBishi2.6 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 No spacers. Heaps of clearance on the inside of the rear wheels to strut. I reckon I could run 11" wide with a +5 offset would be just about perfect. But it may be a bit too wide compared to fronts. Front is about as wide as I'd like to go without worrying about rubbing and ruining bodywork. I use coil-over springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem0ntsi Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Nice to see you post your car here Mr Bishi.. I posted some of your early pictures here when you got your rims 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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