Tom2000 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I've almost finished refurbing my Sprint Alloys, they just need clear coat, they are 5.5J 13's and I was wondering what tyre size you would recommend for them going on a 1500 Spit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 175/70 R13. A vast improvement on the 155/80 R13 I had of the exact same type. although I'm not sure how the offset of your wheels will limit your tyre choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Cheers Ferny, Am I right in thinking I will also need a spacer for each wheel and 7/16" UNF nuts?I've researched some figures for the original sprint alloys, unsure if they are correct got them off sportssix.info:Quote:Backspace / Offset: 118mm / 35mmWhat size spacers will I require if at all I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sprints did have 3/8 (early) and 7/16(later) wheelnuts. If you dont want to change studs then use the 3/8 ones. But the 7/16 are stronger especially if you are using a thick spacer. The ford studs should fit, easily available in 7/16, as are TR ones.Spacer thickness, fit and see if you can mock up spacers to work out what you need. hardboard is 3mm thick, easy to cut so may be ideal.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I've ordered some shiney 7/16" UNF nuts, current offset is +22mm and i'm going to be putting on +35mm so the difference (+13mm) is needed in spacers? Except I can't find any pre-made that will fit the triumph 95.25mm pcd, using hardboard does not sound like a safe option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 13mm spacer? ??)http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=spacer+ring&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=0&y=0http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=wheel+spacerhttp://www.rallydesign.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=wheel+spacer&osCsid=jstj121v19u5e1hmojpft1ab05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 None of them say what PCD they will fit.. unless they are universal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 sorry, you misunderstood waht I meant. I assumed you wanted a spacer to clear any issues, and the idea you could use hardboard as a mock-up to determine exactly what you need, it may well be less than 13mm. And you may not need them at th erear at all (best avoided if possible)HJave you got the 7/16 studs already?clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Tom2000 wrote: using hardboard does not sound like a safe option.I think Clive was referring to using hardboard to make some mockups first, to check for clearance, not as a permanent spacer. Or am I being a bit thick and your reply was a joke? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 tomgo down to wilco`s on aysham road they do spacers off different sizes and have a far few bits and pieces for older carscheers andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 sparky_spit wrote:I think Clive was referring to using hardboard to make some mockups first, to check for clearance, not as a permanent spacer. Or am I being a bit thick and your reply was a joke? ;)Yes I was kidding lolWillows, good plan should have thought about that anyway! Wilcos ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Tom2000 wrote:None of them say what PCD they will fit.. unless they are universal?Some are universal. If in doubt phone them and ask if they'll fit your PCD.Oh, and if you're going to have to fit a big spacer fit longer wheel studs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Tom2000, our MkIV Spit was fitted with Sprint alloys by the previous owner. You're welcome to take a look at the set up if ever you're in the North Hampshire area. It's got what look like home made spacers, discs of 3 - 4mm plate cut to the same size as the hub with holes for the studs. Quite a nice job actually. 175/70 tyres.Not the best wheel/tyre mod apparently but we're pretty pleased with the 'feel' of ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2000 Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 32valves wrote:Tom2000, our MkIV Spit was fitted with Sprint alloys by the previous owner. You're welcome to take a look at the set up if ever you're in the North Hampshire area. It's got what look like home made spacers, discs of 3 - 4mm plate cut to the same size as the hub with holes for the studs. Quite a nice job actually. 175/70 tyres.Not the best wheel/tyre mod apparently but we're pretty pleased with the 'feel' of ours.Thanks i'll let you know, i'll be back in that area in January, just got to go and put some clear coat on the wheels :D hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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