Jim E
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Will these fit off set wise? and such
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15x7...ryZ43955QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15x7...ryZ43955QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Jim E
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Would these be better....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X7...ryZ43955QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Being plus 20 instead of plus 30
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X7...ryZ43955QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Being plus 20 instead of plus 30
I have been looking at those too and wondering the same thing. Perhaps someone in the area could go by and do a test fit? It would be nice to have alternatives since >13" wheels with the correct offset are so hard to come by.
husky drvr
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Guys,
If my math and guess about rim thickness is any where close, then the +20 will have about 4.75 inches of backspace and the +30 would be about 5.1 inches. I think that will be too much to the inside on a 15 inch rim. The rim edge and end of the upper a-arm are at the same height. I not sure about the fit in the rear.
YMMV,
If my math and guess about rim thickness is any where close, then the +20 will have about 4.75 inches of backspace and the +30 would be about 5.1 inches. I think that will be too much to the inside on a 15 inch rim. The rim edge and end of the upper a-arm are at the same height. I not sure about the fit in the rear.
YMMV,
Thanks. Isn't about 4" the right amount? If so, would they fit perfectly with 3/4" spacers?
dmich2
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I took particular interest in wheels at the Invasion, i.e., size. Sweet-Pea has 14" and most others had 13". I did notice a Tiger one day, I think it had the flames. He had 15" wheels, but very low profile tires. 50 series, I think. I know I have issues with rubbing, but not as much since I replaced the 215x60's with 195's.
My 2 cents.
Dennis
My 2 cents.
Dennis
husky drvr
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Dennis,
Seeing this thread reminded me about your wheels. One day when I was at the shop getting an inspection IIRC, I happened to notice a car in another bay with wheels that match your Alpine's wheels perfectly. Even had all the center caps. The center caps are a smooth plate with no holes and did not have a logo on them which I thought was interesting.
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Oh, you want to know what kind of car?
1988 T-bird with 5.0 and auto.
Seeing this thread reminded me about your wheels. One day when I was at the shop getting an inspection IIRC, I happened to notice a car in another bay with wheels that match your Alpine's wheels perfectly. Even had all the center caps. The center caps are a smooth plate with no holes and did not have a logo on them which I thought was interesting.
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Oh, you want to know what kind of car?
1988 T-bird with 5.0 and auto.
I bought the Rota RB's 15x7 with the 30mm offset but they rub the front upper A arm and the rear inner fender. I am going to get some spacers to compensate.
The 20mm offset wheels are not made according to the distributor. They tell me that the Ebay add for the Alfa 20mm offset was in error.
The wheels are very well made and look very good. I think they will be worth it after I solve the proper shim sizes.
I will report later on the shim thicknesses and tire sizes.
Ed
The 20mm offset wheels are not made according to the distributor. They tell me that the Ebay add for the Alfa 20mm offset was in error.
The wheels are very well made and look very good. I think they will be worth it after I solve the proper shim sizes.
I will report later on the shim thicknesses and tire sizes.
Ed
todd reid
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Wheels
I too have been looking at wheels for about a year now. I am currently running TRX wheels off a mid-80's Mustang. They are metric but are approx 15.25" in diameter and 6" wide. Even taking into account the fact that Rootes never made 2 cars exactly alike, I don't think anyone on this forum would be happy with a 7" wide wheel on the front end, regardless of the offset, unless you are willing to flare the fenders or have the tires protrude outside the body swap buggy style (illegal in some states). My 6" wheels and tires pretty much fill the available space, and have minimal clearance with the A arm on the inside. I also talked with Dale A in California (he is a Panasport dealer along with his other endeavors) and he told me that with proper offsets, 6" wide on the front and 7" wide on the back are the max without flares.
I am leaning towards a set of 15" x 6" Superlite Wheels from Pack Racing. Does anybody have any experience with them?
I too have been looking at wheels for about a year now. I am currently running TRX wheels off a mid-80's Mustang. They are metric but are approx 15.25" in diameter and 6" wide. Even taking into account the fact that Rootes never made 2 cars exactly alike, I don't think anyone on this forum would be happy with a 7" wide wheel on the front end, regardless of the offset, unless you are willing to flare the fenders or have the tires protrude outside the body swap buggy style (illegal in some states). My 6" wheels and tires pretty much fill the available space, and have minimal clearance with the A arm on the inside. I also talked with Dale A in California (he is a Panasport dealer along with his other endeavors) and he told me that with proper offsets, 6" wide on the front and 7" wide on the back are the max without flares.
I am leaning towards a set of 15" x 6" Superlite Wheels from Pack Racing. Does anybody have any experience with them?
bashby
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Panasport 15x7
According to Michelle at Paul Spruell Motors, Panasport makes a 15x7 wheel (FZ) (108mm) in a 15mm and 20mm offset. Michelle has also stated tha they also make an FS in a 15x6 in a 22mm and a 15x7 in a 20mm (108mm-4.25 also).
Since I too am looking for what wheels to put on my Alpine (Minilite also makes a 15x6.5 with the "correct offset" (do not know yet what it is).
I would like to put 205/55-15's all around. Since I am changing the rear diff to a Ford 8" I can make it the width I need to clear. Looks like the fronts dictate the size (wanting all 4 the same so I can rotate).
According to Michelle at Paul Spruell Motors, Panasport makes a 15x7 wheel (FZ) (108mm) in a 15mm and 20mm offset. Michelle has also stated tha they also make an FS in a 15x6 in a 22mm and a 15x7 in a 20mm (108mm-4.25 also).
Since I too am looking for what wheels to put on my Alpine (Minilite also makes a 15x6.5 with the "correct offset" (do not know yet what it is).
I would like to put 205/55-15's all around. Since I am changing the rear diff to a Ford 8" I can make it the width I need to clear. Looks like the fronts dictate the size (wanting all 4 the same so I can rotate).
You will have a hard time stuffing a 205/55 15 under the front of your Alpine. I had to trim the front valence just running a set of 195/50 15's. They will stick out pretty far too, because the 195/50's stuck out by about .75".
Jose
bashby
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Minilite wheels
Buying a set of 15x6 Minilite's with a 4" backspace (12mm offset?) John at www.minilitewheels.us was/is most helpful.
Buying a set of 15x6 Minilite's with a 4" backspace (12mm offset?) John at www.minilitewheels.us was/is most helpful.
Rsgwynn1
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