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| mepstein |
 Feb 6 2010, 01:41 PM
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When I flare my car, I'm going from a 2.0 alloy 5.5x15 with 205x60x15 tires. I would like to keep the tire diameter the same on a 7x15 wheel and 225 tire. Would I use 50, 55 or 60 series tires? I think a 7 inch wheel and 225 tire might still have too much space between the tire and inside of the flare. Is there a spacer made that will fit a 4 lug wheel? I have read that the 4 lug hub takes a special lip on the wheel. Thanks, Mark |
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| GeorgeRud |
Feb 6 2010, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd strongly recommend switching to the five lug pattern, you'll be happy you did and your wheel choices are much wider.
Plus, 5 lug wheels just look right with the flaired fenders! |
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| orange914 |
Feb 7 2010, 01:17 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Feb 6 2010, 04:17 PM)  I'd strongly recommend switching to the five lug pattern, you'll be happy you did and your wheel choices are much wider. pun intended! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) acording to this site the 225x55x15 is exactly the same dia. (24.7") http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html |
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mepstein Another wheel, tire, flare question Feb 6 2010, 01:41 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com
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When I flare my car, I'm going ... Feb 6 2010, 02:29 PM mepstein Ok, I appreciate the answer, it all makes sense an... Feb 6 2010, 05:50 PM
mepstein I wanted to use Superlite wheels. I like the look.... Feb 6 2010, 08:14 PM Eric_Shea
I assume you're talking 8" Fuchs? The... Feb 6 2010, 10:58 PM mepstein Didn't know about the tire calculator - thank ... Feb 7 2010, 09:51 AM jimkelly you can get these in 4 lug 15" in varying wid... Feb 7 2010, 09:56 AM carr914
I wanted to use Superlite wheels. I like the look... Feb 8 2010, 07:33 AM mepstein Are the longer studs an off the shelf item?
So my... Feb 8 2010, 07:52 AM
carr914 No, but I would do 7&8s. Various Stud lengths ... Feb 8 2010, 09:27 AM |
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