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Apr 11, 2016 13:14:56 GMT
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I'm looking for a set of wheels in 5x114.3mm / 4 1/2" PCD, with a back spacing in the 3 1/2" to 3 3/4" range. Wheel width range needs to be between 5.5J to 7J (preferably 6J). Note that the backspacing is critical (this works out at ET15 at 5.5J, ET6 at 6J or ET0 at 7J) due to inboard clearances on full lock. Wheel diameter needs to be at least 15".
I know that there are various options available new, e.g. from North Hants Tyres, but looking for something much more affordable (if I had the cash, I know exactly which sets of wheels I'd be getting new). However, everything that I've been able to find which is easily available cheaply second hand (i.e. from modern(ish) cars) has been too high an offset and I don't have the budget to run spacers.
Does anyone know of any easily available and inexpensive wheels that fit that criteria? Doesn't matter whether they are steel or alloy.
Thanks!
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gazz81
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Apr 11, 2016 18:32:17 GMT
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Last Edit: Apr 11, 2016 18:32:53 GMT by gazz81
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gazz81
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Apr 11, 2016 18:33:11 GMT
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All Yank stuff I'm afraid.
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Apr 11, 2016 18:39:23 GMT
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Iirc, some Japanese tin uses the same stud pattern.
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gazz81
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Apr 11, 2016 18:43:32 GMT
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lot's of J stuff uses it, but nowhere near the offset the OP requires.
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Apr 24, 2016 12:36:02 GMT
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Cheers Gazz. It does rather seem that the offset I'm after limits me to buying new or being very patient, rather than being able to find something easily and cheaply available. Your table with the offsets is very useful - do you have a link to where is that info from? Some of the ones listed could be potential choices dependent on width and diameter.
Thanks!
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colnerov
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Apr 24, 2016 14:37:56 GMT
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mylittletony
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Apr 24, 2016 20:27:58 GMT
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Paul have a look at dez's thread in the for sale section  |
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Apr 24, 2016 21:46:05 GMT
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Thanks - however somewhat out of my price range at the moment!! If I had that kind of cash, I'd probably be buying a set of these or for a little bit more, these. TBH, 14" is also too small to easily match the rolling radius (would need mega balloon 205/70R14s & I'm not terribly impressed with the range of brands that I've seen available in that size). The car they are for is very intolerant of having wheels fit more inboard at the front even with 15", due among other things to clearance off the TREs on full lock, and and even if the offset is ok on a set of 14", the smaller diameter and thus reduced clearance off the TREs on full lock would most likely be too tight. |
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thomfr
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Dec 15, 2020 16:48:42 GMT
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Did you find any nice ones for your Amazon in the end?
Thom
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65' Volvo Duett
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09' Ford Focus 1.8
06' Citroen C4 Exclusive
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Dec 16, 2020 14:44:00 GMT
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Unfortunately not - nothing suitable has turned up second hand & the budget doesn't stretch to new. The issue is either the pcd (found plenty that was ideal except for being 5 x 4 3/4), or offset - e.g. Jeep Cherokee wheels bolt up, but need to sit about 30 to 35mm further outboard, using adaptor type spacers. Amazon inner front arch clearance is very tight due to the small turning circle, and even worn bushes can cause the the correct size tyres (fitted to standard size wheels) rub on the inner arches on full lock.
I do have a set of 15x6J wheels that bolt up, but these also need the adaptor type spacers to correct the offset so am thinking of selling those. Not sure what to get instead - the wide versions of the regular steels are ok, but a bit boring.
It's all a bit academic anyway, as my Amazon has been laid up for the last few years now, having a much needed rest following about twenty three years of everyday use in my family.
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Last Edit: Dec 16, 2020 14:45:10 GMT by Paul H
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thomfr
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Dec 16, 2020 17:52:25 GMT
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Always looking ahead! 😉
I dream of a set of Wolrace 5,5 or 6x 15 for my Amazon and I first have to finish my Duett before I start with my Amazon 😇
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06' Citroen C4 Exclusive
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mk2cossie
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Dec 16, 2020 18:42:26 GMT
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Dec 16, 2020 23:13:48 GMT
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I dream of a set of Wolrace 5,5 or 6x 15 That's actually one of several the wheel options I'm looking for! However the only 15" ones I've seen recently in the right pcd have already been on an Amazon. Plenty in Jaguar PCD though, or 14" diameter. I think the Volvo ones may be 5.5J, and the Jag ones have all been 6J. Many years ago, my father tried to buy a set of Volvo fitment Wolfraces from the late Chris Hart, who ran the old Volvo specialist L&H Motors in Putney, London. The wheels were fitted to an absolute shed of a PV which was slowly returning to nature, but he wasn't interested in selling, apparently due to the rarity. However, I later found out that he had quite a reputation for being a hoarder... I use this link for working out the fitment - there are various other ones, but I've found this one to give the most useful data for what I'm trying to do: www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp |
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Dec 16, 2020 23:15:41 GMT
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I'm afraid not - 8" is too wide. |
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