Definitive "What wheels fit" thread

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Right, loads of what fits what doesn't questions at the moment.
Only reply to this thread if you have fitted alloy wheels and you have the following data.

wheel name/style or if OEM then what its off. 
Dimensions of wheel(s) 
Tyre sizes. 
Use of adapters. 
Use of shims 
Machining required. 
Offset of wheel(s) 
Clearance problems? 
Longer bolts required?
Plus anything else I forgot!
Pictures would be nice.
All dross and drivel will be deleted! - Keep it optimum!
Also worth a read
And - Wheelspecs.com
And - Tyresave.co.uk
Try using forum search facility using "wheels" and "alloys" too!

Edited by Slackdub

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Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8027	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Definitive "What wheels fit" thread Posted: 10 Mar 05 at 21:03
	Right, loads of what fits what doesn't questions at the moment. Only reply to this thread if you have fitted alloy wheels and you have the following data. wheel name/style or if OEM then what its off. Dimensions of wheel(s) Tyre sizes. Use of adapters. Use of shims Machining required. Offset of wheel(s) Clearance problems? Longer bolts required? Plus anything else I forgot! Pictures would be nice. All dross and drivel will be deleted! - Keep it optimum! Also worth a read And - Wheelspecs.com And - Tyresave.co.uk Try using forum search facility using "wheels" and "alloys" too! Edited by Slackdub

Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8027	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 05 at 21:11
	Porsche Cup 1. From 968 Club Sport (Or so Im lead to believe) Front - 7 1/2 x 17 ET 23 215/50/17 20mm adapter use with 60mm springs, fouls arch occasionally. Rear - 9 x 17 ET 15 255/45/17 23mm adapter Use with 60mm springs, cannot open slider, at all! Fitted with the use of VW/Audi 17mm headed wheel bolts. Speedo reads true Gearing - A little taller. Edited by mr brickyard

Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8027	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 05 at 21:16
	Ronal R8 (16 spoke design) From Audi 200 Turbo. 6 x 15 front and rear. 195/70/15 (Available as commercial tyres in this size) Longer rear studs required. Longer front bolts required. Machine front wheels to 66mm. 6mm shims needed for front. No clearance problems. Van, 2 coils from stock springs. Edited by mr brickyard

Tee3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Coprophagous Cretin Joined: 06 Jun 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 9751	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tee3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 05 at 21:41
	Porsche Cup 1. 964 of 1992 Vintage... Front 7x17 55mm Offset 205/40/17 tyres Rear 8x17 52mm Offset 255/50/17 tyres Fitted with 22mm thick Adaptors No contact with suspension anywhere... ever. Using Aftermarket wheel bolts, radius seat. Sliding door 'just' touches tire when opening. still opens without problem though. Bus is a "Multivan" lowered 30mm from stock (factory) Edited by mr brickyard
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higgy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 30 Nov 04 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote higgy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 05 at 10:59
	Borbet A 18 x8.5 Front and rear no clearance problems with 60mm lower springs rears 255 x 40 straight on with standard bolts fronts 225 x 40 straight on using extended bolts and no spacers Edited by mr brickyard
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Coxy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Mar 05 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coxy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 05 at 16:47
	Ok, here's Dave Single cab with 20" Antera rims. 7.5j on the front 10j on the back with 30mm lowered springs. The rear arms have been slightly reworked due to clearance problem. IMHO - Probably the coolest T3 I've seen! Rear Tyres are 285 x 30 x 20!!! Edited by mr brickyard
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Curved screen p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Curved screen p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 05 at 17:38
	17" Mitsubishi rims - modified pcd Front: 225/45/17 tyres Rear: 225/54/17 tyres Sorry, don't know rim widths or offsets, but spacers are used and the van is lowered. If anybody needs some more information, please contact me. Chris aka CSP Edited by Curved screen p

john.e Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Techno Bloke Joined: 28 May 04 Location: Pembrokeshire Status: Offline Points: 666	Post Options Post Reply Quote john.e Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 05 at 00:09
	Intra A-Line (Merc Clones) Front - 7 1/2 x 16 ET 35 205/60/16 Bridgestone 6mm spacer Bolt holes drilled to 14mm and fitted with +25mm bolts. Used with 60mm springs. No chassis/body contact. Rear - 7 1/2 x 16 ET 35 225/50/16 Bridgestone Bolt holes drilled to 14mm and fitted with LT studs. Used with 60mm springs. 10mm spacers fitted. No chassis/body contact or door issues. Speedo - Reads true Gearing - Stock. Edited by john.e

SteveS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 18 Oct 04 Location: North Wales Status: Offline Points: 663	Post Options Post Reply Quote SteveS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Mar 05 at 21:58
	16" Mercedes ML Alloys. Tyre size 225 75 16. ET sorry don't know. PCD correct for T3, 6mm spacers front and rear, 55mm long bolts and studs. Edited by mr brickyard
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wedgedout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 05 Jan 05 Status: Offline Points: 321	Post Options Post Reply Quote wedgedout Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Mar 05 at 12:12
	Merc W123 slotted steels 5.5jx14" Front, 175/70 R14, Rear 195/70 R14 No adaptors no spacers no machining not sure of offset, but ET38 rings a bell, I'll check and update no clearance problems, and its very very low used stock VAG steelie bolts.
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orcecaveman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: Andalucia Status: Offline Points: 1292248	Post Options Post Reply Quote orcecaveman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 05 at 21:36
	Finnished painting these puppy's today, (Momo Arrows).looks like all I need is lomger studs and 5mm spacers on the front, but ill put 10mm all round. crap picture, muchos wont let me upload a higher resolution, whats a beeter image upload prog to use? Edited by SAPPERMAN


ratbus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 29 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1046	Post Options Post Reply Quote ratbus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 05 at 18:50
	16" PENTA (Merc) Front: 8x16 Bolt holes drilled to 14mm and radiused seat T4 Bolts 6mm spacers (from machine7) ET? 225/50/16 tyres Lowered 60mm Clearance issues: Brake calipers foul wheel without spacers and trye hits arch when the suspension bottoms out! speedo is slightly out (225/55/16 tyres would sort it) Rear: 8x16 Bolt holes drilled to 14mm and radius seat LT35 studs 10mm spacers (from machine7) ET? 225/55/16 tyres Lowered 60mm No clearance issues but the slider does hit the tyre Edited by ratbus
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westywagen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 05 Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote westywagen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 05 at 20:14
	Porsche teledials new_wheels.jpg"> front 6 x 15 ET 52.2 195/70 x 15 tyres 25 mm alloy adapters (from Machine7) no clearance problems - std height suspension (at the moment) rear 7 x 15 ET 23.3 195/70 x 15 25 mm alloy adapters (from Machine7) with longer studs than their standard adapters as the wheel offset gives the wheels a deeper centre cross section no clearance problems - std height suspension rear tyre wall just catches on sliding door - the sidewall of the avon avan tyres sticks out 8mm more than the rim -anti kerbing feature! wheel nuts to suit from Machine7

brianjbox Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 11 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote brianjbox Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 13:19
	RH Porsche replica's [since found out these are called Turbo-Twist] Front wheels. 8.5"x18" fitted with 225/40x18 tyre's Offset ET 52 Spacers/porsche adapter's 32mm & 25mm bolts. 130mm P.C.D. Back wheels. 10"x18" fitted with 255/40x18 tyre's. Offset ET 54. Spacers/porsche adapter's 32mm & 25mm bolts. 130mm P.C.D. No clearance problems but sliding hinge had to be extended 46mm for door to open. Edited by brianjbox

Steve B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 26 Apr 05 Location: Mong free zone Status: Offline Points: 13185	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 05 at 21:22
	Merc Duchatelet Ronals 7.5X16 with 205x60x16 tyres. ET 35 10mm spacers needed on the front in order to fit the centre caps. Edited by g60steve

Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8027	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 05 at 23:30
	Just put some of these on for a customer. Didn't have the camera to take piccies though. 8x18 ET 48 245/45/18's Tyre size is too big for van, customer is buying some smaller tyres for front in due course. XL Conversion studs at front, 20mm spacers and radiused nuts. Longer rear studs, 20mm spacers, radiused nuts. Went onto pick up so can't tell about side door clearance. Fronts were machined to 66mm, but they needed the 20mm spacers to clear top arm, you could get away with leaving the top part of the hole with a rim on so the centre cap would still fit, if you understand that? The customer had the centre machined to 66m all the way through, but as it happened he didn't need to, he could of got away with a partial bore and left the genuine centre caps in place. Niether of us were o know until it was tried. Looks really cool, I'll get more details soon. Edited by mr brickyard

Steve B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 26 Apr 05 Location: Mong free zone Status: Offline Points: 13185	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 05 at 22:13
	17" x 8" Carat by Duchatelet Diamond Cut Face Ronals fitted with 225x45x17 Y rated Michelin's. Front-XL stud conversion and 10mm spacers. Rear-XL studs and 20mm spacers. Edited by g60steve

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	Audi speedline, from a 1995 Audi A6 Front 7x15 ET 45 205/65/15 20mm spacers 45mm Bolts Centre bore machined to 64mm Rear 7x15 ET 45 20mm spacers +32mm studs Centre bore machined to 57mm Sliding door open without any fouling Edited by SmnByt
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Baxter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Scruff Daddy Joined: 29 May 04 Location: Huddersfield Status: Offline Points: 8027	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baxter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jul 05 at 19:04
	Audi A8 wheels. Audi A8 wheels. 7 1/2 x 16" ET45. Tyres 205-55-16. Longer rear studs. longer front conversion studs. 20mm wheel spacers all round. Shiney new radiused seat nuts. No clearance problems.

poshbuggers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PROBATION Messer. Joined: 03 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 816	Post Options Post Reply Quote poshbuggers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 05 at 12:38
	Porsche Cayenne 'S' 18"x8J 225/40x18 Conti sport tyres VW 5x112 - Porsche 5x130 adapters 5mm spacer on front M14 bolts and lockers Minor dressing to front upper wishbone edge. Lowered -40mm with no clearance issues. Edited by Mr Brick-Yard