JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ive edited above mate, 114.3mm is 4.5" so the pcd must be 5x4.5 in old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Any chance of clearing uk brakes with a set of these?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Any chance of clearing uk brakes with a set of these?? No chance with 15's, only 16's ive ever heard that will clear uk brakes are rx7 wheels, even with them its hit and miss though, i hear they made two types that look identical but some fit, some dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Good advice, for cheapness I was going to get a pair of rear j spec 16x9's I am also tempted to get a set of these sent over http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/prochallenger.html but I don't quite understand backspace etc??! Gimme a shout when u order these mate depending how fcked my engine is i might get a set with your order. How much do they charge shipping to uk? Might do a deal on 2 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 James I will let you know tomorrow, I will give them a call in the afternoon. Whats up with your motor mate? What would I do about studs, bolts? Use the oem ones or would they not be too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 What would I do about studs, bolts? Use the oem ones or would they not be too long? Depends on the wheel design, stock studs are most likely fine but arp studs wont hurt, nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I would try the stockers for the minute then, I will tell my findings tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanx mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Good advice, for cheapness I was going to get a pair of rear j spec 16x9's I am also tempted to get a set of these sent over http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/prochallenger.html but I don't quite understand backspace etc??! Good find, you need a 7.5" backspace on a 15"x10" wheel. i think the pcd is 5x4.5 was going to post up something about drag wheels/tyres some time soon, but may aswell ask here. i've been looking on ebay a while for 15x10 wheels and I think that site looks like good prices so would be intrested to know how you get on if you order from there. i have 18x9 with a 245/18/40 tyre on the front so what size drag tyre would I need to match the 15x10 wheel to the front wheel/tyre? also where is the best place to buy from when I find out the size I want? and then is there much differences between the road legal drag tyres and track only?, if yes Im I right to think i'd be better getting the track only drag tyres to swap when at santa pod and just stick with the r888's for the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) was going to post up something about drag wheels/tyres some time soon, but may aswell ask here. i've been looking on ebay a while for 15x10 wheels and I think that site looks like good prices so would be intrested to know how you get on if you order from there. i have 18x9 with a 245/18/40 tyre on the front so what size drag tyre would I need to match the 15x10 wheel to the front wheel/tyre? also where is the best place to buy from when I find out the size I want? and then is there much differences between the road legal drag tyres and track only?, if yes Im I right to think i'd be better getting the track only drag tyres to swap when at santa pod and just stick with the r888's for the road? Front wheel size makes no odds to what size drag rears you run. Lots of places to buy from, LA racing, websters, hoosier uk to name a few. Stick with radial drag tyres unless you are going to fit non radials up front. No drag radials should really be used on the street, they are not E marked, lots of people do use them though, but its a risk. Edited May 22, 2011 by JamieP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Front wheel size makes no odds to what size drag rears you run. Lots of places to buy from, LA racing, websters, hoosier uk to name a few. Stick with radial drag tyres unless you are going to fit non radials up front. No drag radials should really be used on the street, they are not E marked, lots of people do use them though, but its a risk. ok thanks I'd just read this bit on the first page though ''255 x 16" x 50 Mickey Thompson ET Streets. Road and MOT legal and grip brilliantly.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Mickey thompson ET streets are not radial or road legal in the UK, they basically have no tread at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Are there none that are actually road legal then Jamie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Jamie, would the backspace be different depending on what suspension you have? I take it some will have more clearance than others? Or are you basing the 7.5" on the clearance needed at the arch end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Are there none that are actually road legal then Jamie? Only MT street radials mate. Or the BF Goodrich versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Are there none that are actually road legal then Jamie? They need to be E marked to be legal i think, not that it would bother me tbh, my hoosier drag radials even say "not for highway use" stamped on the side. Jamie, would the backspace be different depending on what suspension you have? I take it some will have more clearance than others? Or are you basing the 7.5" on the clearance needed at the arch end? They are a tight fit both sides, mine fitted with my CW setup but only just, tyre was very close to the spring, better to run tighter spring coilovers such as teins. Only MT street radials mate. Or the BF Goodrich versions MT's are not E marked either, not sure about the bfg's, ive got some in the shed though so can have a look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 They need to be E marked to be legal i think, not that it would bother me tbh, my hoosier drag radials even say "not for highway use" stamped on the side. They are a tight fit both sides, mine fitted with my CW setup but only just, tyre was very close to the spring, better to run tighter spring coilovers such as teins. Wow, was that pre or post roll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Wow, was that pre or post roll? pre, i dont have any clearance issues now, i even run a 20mm slip on spacer to centre the wheels on the hub and push them out a bit further now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 pre, i dont have any clearance issues now, i even run a 20mm slip on spacer to centre the wheels on the hub and push them out a bit further now. Yeah. Not that I'm going down that route, but I guess if I was 6" backspace would be more ideal on overfenders... to have it central like you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Another bump on this.. As far as I can understand, the stock 16inch will not clear the UK brakes? I was planning on using my stock 17s as a drag rear but I reckon 16 inch is a better bet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 16's will clear UK brakes with a 10mm spacer iirc, or use rx7 16's, they clear with no spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I can definitely confirm that stock 16's clear the big rear brakes with a 15mm spacer. But I can't recall the clearance so Jamie is probably correct with the 10mm spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks guys, these wheels are dirt cheap in Japan, will look for the RX7 ones though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Supra 16 inch are 9J Rear, RX7 are 8J, which would be a better bet? I am thinking the 9J would give a better tyre footprint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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