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Alpine wheel stud pattern
- Thread starter mattinoz
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RootesRacer
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none of the above.
Its 4 x 4.25 AKA 4 x 108mm.
Its 4 x 4.25 AKA 4 x 108mm.
RootesRacer
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Not quite, at least as far as mustangs go.
Mustang 1s and some other mid sized fords ran a 4 on 4.5 pattern for their 4 lug wheel versions. Mustang IIs had 4 X 4.25.
In the early 70s ford had both wheel types but never on the same vehicle range.
DanR
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Bolt pattern for Alpines
Butting in on this.... I thanks all the guys (gals) for the help I received here at the Forum!
When looking for some wheels that would fit my '67 SV this is where I received much info and made the decision to change from wire 13" to mag 15".
I purchased a set of wheels from Rons Wheels that fir the bill!
They are 4 Bolt 4.25 (108mm) fitted with 195 V55 15's.
Very nice looking and I have good clearance all around.
RR helps much with his knowledge of the Sunbeam
DanR
Butting in on this.... I thanks all the guys (gals) for the help I received here at the Forum!
When looking for some wheels that would fit my '67 SV this is where I received much info and made the decision to change from wire 13" to mag 15".
I purchased a set of wheels from Rons Wheels that fir the bill!
They are 4 Bolt 4.25 (108mm) fitted with 195 V55 15's.
Very nice looking and I have good clearance all around.
RR helps much with his knowledge of the Sunbeam
DanR
George Coleman
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The Fox body mustangs used 4X4.25, the tire size needed to get the 15" under the Sunbeams would just about have to be 205/60/15 tire
The Fox body mustangs used 4X4.25, the tire size needed to get the 15" under the Sunbeams would just about have to be 205/60/15 tire
George, why that particular size? Seems time that would me max. What's wrong with 195/60 or 185/65 orDan's 195/55?
Bill
todd reid
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Bill,
I'm sure George was assuming that we would want the largest tire possible. I have 195/60 15's and they work fine.
Just an FYI - I bought my panasports used from an Alfa owner. There are several other makes that used 4 x 108. Do your homework, and you might save some money!
I'm sure George was assuming that we would want the largest tire possible. I have 195/60 15's and they work fine.
Just an FYI - I bought my panasports used from an Alfa owner. There are several other makes that used 4 x 108. Do your homework, and you might save some money!
George Coleman
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On most stock cars the front tires would scrap the front valance, but over the years that spot on our cars Tigers and Alpines have been modified by someone in the past, sometimes you can not even see were it was done!
DanR
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Your Choice....
I used the 195/55/15 because of the compatibility of the revolutions of the tire/wheel as compared to the 13" STOCK WHEEL.
SOMEONE (ON THE FORUM or Internet) SENT ME A CALULATOR WHERE YOU COULD ENTER YOUR PRESENT TIRE/WHEEL CONFIGURATION THEN ENTER WHAT YOU WANTED AND IT WOULD FURNISH YOU WITH DATA COMPATABLE WITH YOUR SPEED-O-METER. MY CALUCATIONS GAVE ME "ABOUT 1 AND 1/2 MILES" READING ABOVE THE STOCK READING.
Sounded good to me!
Happy Touring,
DanR
P.S. I'll try to find the Data Calculator. Send me a PM if you would like it.
I used the 195/55/15 because of the compatibility of the revolutions of the tire/wheel as compared to the 13" STOCK WHEEL.
SOMEONE (ON THE FORUM or Internet) SENT ME A CALULATOR WHERE YOU COULD ENTER YOUR PRESENT TIRE/WHEEL CONFIGURATION THEN ENTER WHAT YOU WANTED AND IT WOULD FURNISH YOU WITH DATA COMPATABLE WITH YOUR SPEED-O-METER. MY CALUCATIONS GAVE ME "ABOUT 1 AND 1/2 MILES" READING ABOVE THE STOCK READING.
Sounded good to me!
Happy Touring,
DanR
P.S. I'll try to find the Data Calculator. Send me a PM if you would like it.
Ragg Mopp
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I just switched from the 13's to 15 X 6 wheels and put 185-60-15 tires on and they fit without interference with the front valence. I was trying to get a larger diameter tire to reduce my engine RPM's slightly when running down the road and didn't care if my speedo was slightly off.
DanR
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Wire Wheel Hub Conversion ?
#13 08-23-2011
Here it is folks:
Back in Aug this year Artic Cat posted this comment and added a site for enlightenment
Quote : my 88 mustang wheels fit fine (15x7), but the tires did not. once you have a wheel in mind get the right size tire using this calculator. Unquote!
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html
I used this to determine what my "new set of wheel/tires" would be.
Give it a try!
Happy Touring,
DanR
#13 08-23-2011
Here it is folks:
Back in Aug this year Artic Cat posted this comment and added a site for enlightenment
Quote : my 88 mustang wheels fit fine (15x7), but the tires did not. once you have a wheel in mind get the right size tire using this calculator. Unquote!
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html
I used this to determine what my "new set of wheel/tires" would be.
Give it a try!
Happy Touring,
DanR
DanR
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Your Tire/wheel Pick Did This....
If your old tire/wheel was 165 70 13 and your New tire/wheel is 185 60 15
Your speed-o-dometer at 70 you are traveling 75.22 MPH....
DanR
If your old tire/wheel was 165 70 13 and your New tire/wheel is 185 60 15
Your speed-o-dometer at 70 you are traveling 75.22 MPH....
DanR
alpine_64
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While there are many cars that run the 108 (4.25) pattern the issue is the wheels while they will fit will not be the correct offset. The alpines have an unusual offset that levaes them with quite a shallow rim depth to the outside. Other rims often run a deeper dish.. and while this looks good on the alpines it sets the wheel out further.. this is often why you see the front wheels of alpines/tigers sticking out way beyond the guards even though they are not wide wheels. It also changes the steering a bit and can cause the tyre to grab the leading edge of the front guard/valence.
Im not saying you cant use the wheels.. you just need to be careful.. they will work but do change the steering a little and can change the body if you are not careful!
I found a used set of MSR 17" wheels with a 45 series tire that within less than 1% matched my stock tire. fronts work fine clears everywrhere from lock to lock. but rears need spaced out. To me you really need two different offsets, the rears sit so far inside relative to fronts. I am spacing out the rears 20mm and going to 'roll the fender' to ensure a miss...I use the calculator on the miata.net site...also think tire rack has one too... will post a pic of new shoes test fitted when I get it up on a host.