Guest Frank280z Posted April 12, 2001 Share Posted April 12, 2001 IN their website they offer a set of contemporary five spokes w/ an 11mm offset. 16x7.5. When I called, the salesman said that the rim fits with a hubcentric spacer. Said it bolts to the wheel. And then bolt the wheel on like normal. I'm trying to stay clear from the spacers. Does anybody know about this kind. Is it safe? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted April 12, 2001 Share Posted April 12, 2001 Frank, cannot help you on your question but I can tell you that they make a quality wheel. I have had a set of R9s on my 911 since 1985 and basically take them for granted because I have never had a leaking, chipping/pitting or balance problem, even on the track. I bought them directly from Ronal where they painted the centers to match. 4 years later I damaged a front wheel in a pothole and they were courteous, prompt and painted the replacement for no charge. Do not know what model you are looking at, but the R9 is a 5-spoke and one of the most popular wheels they sold (sell?). ------------------ Scottie 71 240GN-Z Scottie's GNZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted April 13, 2001 Share Posted April 13, 2001 Thanks for the info Scottie. They do seem like a high quality wheel & wheel manufacturer. I'm looking at the r34 style. Almost flush flat five spoke. With a small lip. All siver paint. Nice clean look to them. The thing that turned me off was that the price jumped 40- a wheel for the spacers. And the shipping was 20- per wheel cc. I guess if they weren't charging so much for the spacers I wouldn't question it.....Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Ordered the wheels today. The salesman said the spacers should not be an issue with any torque ratings or harsh use. Due to the fact that they are used on Porches Bimmers and AMGs. So they are on their way. Will 245/50/16s fit all around? Or will 225/50s fit better?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Andy, How true, I think people might look at those 'low riders' that use some ungodly long spacer (3-4") and have the little wheels sticking out and have heard how bad that is on the suspension (bearings, bushings, steering) gives adapters a bad rap. Using the 'wrong wheel drive' wheels (and even later rear drive wheels) with much more backset I would think wouldn't change the suspension because your leverage on the A-Arm hasn't changed much really as the tire is more inboard, or the same as before. (not to mention the spacers are not that long usually) I'm still window shopping wheels (the minds willing, wallet isn't yet.. heh), but I don't think I'd have a problem with spacers if I get a good deal on FWD wheels in the right size. What is the bolt pattern (4x??) on Honduh wheels? Anyone know? Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Lone, honduh wheels are 4x100mm mostly, but there are other honduh patterns out there, so be careful! But the 4x100mm is the common one. I'm using bolt on spacers. I really couldn't see how you'd get more stress on bearings etc. because as lone said, the contact patch and tire haven't moved. Plus Evan and the guy that made his have been using those spacers for years without problems. I now have access to the 5,000,000 odd rims that are being made for honduhs. ------------------ "Nothing is fool proof to a sufficiently talented fool." Richard Lewis - 1972 240z, Powered by a Nissan 2.8L Turbo Inline 6. Drax240's Turbo Site Beginners Turbo FAQ & Answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted April 19, 2001 Share Posted April 19, 2001 Drax, I agree, if the contact patch is still in the same place relative to the spindle, etc. the bearings will see the same loads. If the bolt-on spacer is of good quality with good fasteners, I would worry about sturctural integrity. But using plain spacers that slip on is a problem, since you put shear loads on the studs at the outboard edge of the spacer, and this is "stressing" on the studs. 1/4" or maybe 1/2" isn't too bad, but 1" slip on spacers and long studs would give me the willies. ------------------ Pete Paraska - 73 540Z - Marathon Z Project pparaska@home.com Pete's V8 Datsun 240Z Pages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted April 19, 2001 Share Posted April 19, 2001 Yeah Pete, Ross and I were throwing around slip-on vs. bolt-on spacers for a while. I pretty much agree with you, anything more than about 3/4" would give me the willies. If you went 5 bolt and larger than stock studs that would give you a bit more, but I don't think I'd try using the honduh wheels with a slip on spacer. I'm starting to ponder just how little traction I am going to have with my 15x6" honduh wheels, and 205/50R15's... (I could definately fit 7" wide honduh wheels with the stock spring perch & spacer. I think I'd like to get coil overs so I can look at 17x8" or 18x8" wheels in the future) ------------------ "Nothing is fool proof to a sufficiently talented fool." Richard Lewis - 1972 240z, Powered by a Nissan 2.8L Turbo Inline 6. Drax240's Turbo Site Beginners Turbo FAQ & Answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted April 19, 2001 Share Posted April 19, 2001 Frank, There is nothing to worried about with hubcentric type spacers. The biggest thing to keep in mind when using spacers, is that wheel attachment force is based on the shear-strength of the bolt. When a simple spacer is just slid over the bolts, a bending moment is introduced to the bolts because the wheel has the ability to rotate in reference to the head of the bolt. This is the force that will break wheel studs with high horsepower and sticky tires. When an adapter is bolted to the hub, then serperatley bolted to the wheel, no such bending moment exists. This type of adapter is just as strong as any non-spaced wheel to hub connection. I'm actually quite surprised that more people haven't used these type of adapters with Z's already. It only seems natural that this would be the best thing to do with the surplus of inexpensive Wrong-Wheel-Drive offset rims, and the limited availability of high priced Z wheels. I think most people easily get scared away from anything that has the words "spacer" and "wheel" in the same context. -Andy ------------------ "But I don't sit idly by, I'm planning a big surprise." Andrew's Land of Z and Honey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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