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| Topic Started: Sep 30 2008, 08:14 PM (7,283 Views) | |
| lilbull | Sep 23 2009, 03:55 PM Post #16 |
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Anybody know if these would work on a 4dr 94 Geo metro auto as a swap for 12in stocks? Superior Slotted Mag wheels 60's era mag wheels in 13" x 5-1/2 wide, 4 lug "Uni-lug" pattern, 4/41/2 bolt pattern from a 4-bolt 60's Mustang? This is a great thread! |
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| Johnny Mullet | Sep 23 2009, 07:33 PM Post #17 |
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They will bolt up, but they may also be wide and stick out past the fenders depending on the offset. |
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| lilbull | Sep 24 2009, 09:09 PM Post #18 |
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Ah yes, advice from the geo master  thanks!
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| joel espinoza peralez | Sep 30 2009, 12:39 PM Post #19 |
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| wikityler | Sep 30 2009, 09:03 PM Post #20 |
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| cabman | Oct 3 2009, 01:09 PM Post #21 |
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Has anyone tried the Miata wheels? I believe the bolt pattern is the same and I see them for sale with 195/50/15's. |
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| imadreamer1226 | Oct 13 2009, 09:32 PM Post #22 |
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Just curious. What is our hub size and offset. I am wondering how much those accord rims are going to stick out and if I am going to need hubcentric rings. |
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| Woodie | Oct 14 2009, 06:35 AM Post #23 |
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Offset is 40 to 45, the wider the wheel, the more critical offset becomes. I've got 15 x 6.5 wheels with 40mm offset on my 98, and I had to roll the inside edge of the fender a bit to keep them from rubbing. A 42 offset would have been perfect. I think a 6 inch width off any front wheel drive car would probably be fine. Never worried about hubcentric myself, I just give the wheel a wiggle as I slowly snug up the lugnuts. |
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| wikityler | Oct 14 2009, 01:13 PM Post #24 |
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Can someone explain to me what the letters in wheel sizes mean? OEM size for my '91 hardtop is 4.00B x 12", and I see that the oem 13 inch wheels are 4.50J x 13". |
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| bogs | Oct 18 2009, 05:18 PM Post #25 |
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| metroschultz | Oct 18 2009, 06:07 PM Post #26 |
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The numbers on the wheels, not tires, (thanx for the info Bogs) refer to the width , style of rim and diameter. In that order. 4.00 = 4 inches wide B = Rim style B (?) 12 - 12 inches in diameter. 4.50 = 4 1/2 inches in width J = Rim style J (Most rims are style J) 13 = 13 inches in diameter 4.5 inch wide rims should run a tire that is at least 3.3inches ( 85mm) wide and no more than 6.8 inches (172mm) wide. (25% smaller and 50% wider than the rim itself) So you see a 145/R13 and 155/R13 fall right in the middle. A 175/R13 would (technically) be too wide, but I would mount it, and be comfortable with it. Anything wider and you will see the sidewalls begin to balloon out as you inflate the tire. That is why aftermarket wheels come in such a large variety of sizes and offsets. I have seen a wide rim with a narrow tire and it was the funniest sight ever. It looked as if someone had run black tape around the middle of the rim. The tire was stretched to meet the rim edge and the driver was actually using the sidewall as tread. He was very upset when I told him his tires would not pass inspection due to the cord hanging out. |
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| Manny | Oct 18 2009, 06:39 PM Post #27 |
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That's interesting... I'm running 185/60R13 tires and fit into OEM rims, which I think are 4.5" of width and yes, they are too wide but no problem in the last 2 years and a half  Very good info Schultz! |
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| bogs | Oct 18 2009, 07:56 PM Post #28 |
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Oopsey. My bad, didn't read that correctly 
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| metroschultz | Oct 18 2009, 08:36 PM Post #29 |
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the 185's are (technically) too big, but probably won't hurt anything. I wouldn't run them on mine, I considered it for a half second and went with the 175's instead. |
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| wikityler | Oct 19 2009, 11:42 PM Post #30 |
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What makes these nuts different from the stock 10mm ones? If they are different, can I just shop locally for nuts with "Lug Nut Seat Style Conical seat - 60 degree" with an appropriate thread, and get the correct parts? |
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