Recommendations on Wheel Adapters
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Drifting
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Recommendations on Wheel Adapters
I plan on doing a wide body quarter panel conversion on my base coupe this year and using the stock wheels for one season. What are your recommendations for wheel adapters to get by (size wise).
Also is there a noticeable difference when driving?
Thanks
Also is there a noticeable difference when driving?
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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If I'm not mistaken, you're talking about a 2" difference in wheel widths. I don't think that would be a safe way to do it, using a 2" spacer, if they are in fact available.
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The biggest size adapter not spacer you will be able to run without having to go custom is a 45mm from H&R (#9085704 run about $250 a pair) which will give you about 1.77 in inches. It won't be flush to the wheel well but it won't be to tucked in to far either. I currently run 1" in front and 3/4" in the rear without any problems or handling difference. They too are from H&R I know there's much negative comments about wheel adapters but rest assure buying an adapter from a reputable company you won't have any issues.
Last edited by C6Jose; Feb 27, 2014 at 12:43 PM.
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Pics of my recent wide body on wheel adapters
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I ran 1.5" adapters on the rear (with a wide booty) for over a year before I did the front conversion and got some correct wheels/tires.
No problems with it at all.
No problems with it at all.
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Last edited by myfunz; Feb 27, 2014 at 04:38 PM.
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A quick GOOGLE search found these:
Mine where hubcentric and wheel centric. These are only hubcentric so they are cheaper. I paid over $100 for my two.
I believe that hubcentric ones would be OK.
Mine where hubcentric and wheel centric. These are only hubcentric so they are cheaper. I paid over $100 for my two.
I believe that hubcentric ones would be OK.
Last edited by ncvette_1FUNRIDE; Feb 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM.