Guest Anonymous Posted September 2, 2001 Share Posted September 2, 2001 i picked up 4 american racing wheels wraped in uniroyal tires today.. they were a good score so i thought id try them on my Z Well they don't fit the 225/50/15 tires hit the springs... are the wheels and tires just to big, or is there anything i can do.. thanks alot.. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewz Posted September 2, 2001 Share Posted September 2, 2001 You can get spacers made up but the bolt ons are better. If you decide to ditch the rims let me know or if another good deal falls upon you let me know. It just sounds like a little help on the back spacing is all, how close are they to fitting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 2, 2001 Share Posted September 2, 2001 I'm not sure, but perhaps www.modern-motorsports.com can direct you in what you need. Ross is a man of many talents, so email him. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted September 2, 2001 Share Posted September 2, 2001 225-50-15s should fit with the right backspacing wheel... Which means you got yourself some tires. Unfortunately the backspacing on that wheel is your problem. On an 8inch wide wheel the ideal backspacing should be 4 inches, or zero offset as some refer to it. Zcars work much better with a zero offset wheel, so keep that in mind the next time you go to purchase wheels. You can get spacers for your ride, but that may require upgrading to longer wheel studs as well. Mike kelly ZF Racing Products LLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted September 2, 2001 Share Posted September 2, 2001 " On an 8inch wide wheel the ideal backspacing should be 4 inches, or zero offset as some refer to it." Just to be clear for others, Mike means a 7" width wheel which is typically 8" overall (ie. outside lip to outside lip) when he says 4" backspacing/zero offset etc. If you use bolt on wheel spacers then longer studs shouldn't be needed, although you should be sure the condition of current studs is good. If the required spacers are quite thin (ie. <1") then slipons and long studs can be a lot easier. I hope to have some pricing for the wheel spacers up on my site by the end of the wknd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 Cool.. okay thanks guys.. how much do spacers go for?.... because i might just sell the wheels and tires if its too much of a bother.. if anyone is interested email me @ jon@morb.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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