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Nov 28, 2011 17:25:07 GMT
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Hi Everyone....
I'm hoping that you all can help with this problem. I've decided that as my SD1 is nearly finished, i need to think about hitting it with the stick. Its way too high, and rolls around all over the place in the corners. Its going to be 60mm lower and a LOT stiffer.
However, i need to sort out some new wheels. Finding some for an SD1 is a bit difficult though. The stud pattern is 5x127, which is a dodgy size. I would like to convert it to 5x120, as this would give me a much wider range of wheel choice (Jaguar, BMW etc)
How would i go about converting it? I've never done this kind of thing before but I'm a decent welder/fabricator, and know people who could machine parts if needed.
Can someone give me an idiots guide to sorting this??
Cheers,
Phil
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Dez
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Nov 28, 2011 17:56:19 GMT
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its actually 5x5" which isnt massively uncommon. pretty much all heavy chassis american stuff uses that pcd. most of the jeep range, all rovers sd1 and earlier, commer vans, sherpas, taxis, etc. etc. there is wheels out there, mostly hotroddy type stuff like slot mags and centrelines.
as for adapting, i seem to think sd1 front hubs don't have room to redrill, but the rear halfshafts do. tbh, adapters will probably be your easiest bet, as theres plenty of arch space on em to fill out.
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micrat
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Nov 28, 2011 21:14:50 GMT
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as dez said, adaptors are probably the easiest way, and give a spacing effect too for a bit more arch-fillage! they look like this as a rough guide:  this example was to take a fiat from 4x98 to the more common 4x100, but basically the holes there have your bolts/nuts through which will sit flush, then the new studs will be whatever pcd you desire to bolt some spangly new rimmage to! |
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RobinJI
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Nov 28, 2011 21:25:01 GMT
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Would 5x127 manage to wobble-bolt onto 5x130? That'd open up a whole world of rather nice Porsche wheels.
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redsunbeam
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Like Dez said, theres quite a lot of american stuff using 5x5. For the price of a good set of spacers plus wheels you can have wheels made. Have a look at www.imagewheels.co.ukMy P5 has the same stud pattern, i went for jeep cherokee wheels,  |
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Nov 29, 2011 10:08:48 GMT
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Isn't the Jensen Interceptor also 5x5"? If so, how about a set of those fantastic GKN alloys?  |
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Nov 29, 2011 21:41:05 GMT
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my p4 rover 5 - 5 too, so what fits the sdi should fit mine too ??
are cherokee jeep a str8 bolt on ?
cheers paul
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loving the dub
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mgb
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Nov 30, 2011 15:24:08 GMT
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my p4 rover 5 - 5 too, so what fits the sdi should fit mine too ?? are cherokee jeep a str8 bolt on ? cheers paul Grand cherokee is, but plain cherokee won't work. Interceptor is indeed a match as mentioned above. The other option is to look to someone like Minilite who will do things to order? |
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Nov 30, 2011 16:19:48 GMT
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Grand cherokee is, but plain cherokee won't work. Indeed - the regular Cherokee is 5 x 4 1/2" (& iirc, an offset of 35mm). |
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Nov 30, 2011 16:23:20 GMT
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Grand Cherokee wheels won't suit the look I'm going for...too modern looking for me! Interceptor wheels could look good, might have a look for a set of those. I've been looking at Ronal R50's, but they are around £150 per wheel, and I'm not even sure they'll drill them for my car!
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