Chris in Canada
True Classic
will these fit a stock x suspension? Plus offset brings the rim inward and a negative offset is outward, correct?
Front fender clearance is always the more difficult end to deal with when going to wider wheels...for pretty much any car. The fact they turn ('steer') in addition to the usual up and down movement has a lot to do with that. Plus front suspensions/steering mechanisms are typically more complex and therefore more crowded than rear's. Adding spacers or using wheels that sit further outboard (more negative offset) complicates this more by increasing the 'swing' (steering) distance. It causes the wheel to move further forward and rearward as it moves through the steering arc.there is a good chance you will have to do a little trimming of the front fender for full lock
I like those wheels. The size fits the X very well. The description does not say too much other than the brand/model and 15x7. According to the manufacturer's site they are available in several offsets, I'd like to learn what these are. Also it does not show them available in a 98mm bolt pattern, so I'm assuming these are 4x100? If so, how were they mounted? There's no indication of adapters.MWB has a 77 K20 car for sale that is wearing 15x7 wheels.
I asked Matt details on those. They are 4x98 but he said there was a lot of work involved to fit them. Coilovers, rolled lips and a couple of other tricks, but the end result is beautiful!! I just want some period correct, 13” rims with a little depth to give it that aggressive look. I have some aluminum slots on her now. I like the look on the front, but not so much on the rear. You answered a question I had about the wheel stance(rear lips stick out farther!!) I’m gonna fit some spacers on the rear and see if that looks better. I really liked the look of those bwa’s oldrascal had on his. Those are 8” rims with no flares!! Don’t want to cut my car(yet!!!) i’ll Just have to be patient and see what comes up. Again, you guys are awesome with all your knowledge and help!! Thanks so much!!!I like those wheels. The size fits the X very well. The description does not say too much other than the brand/model and 15x7. According to the manufacturer's site they are available in several offsets, I'd like to learn what these are. Also it does not show them available in a 98mm bolt pattern, so I'm assuming these are 4x100? If so, how were they mounted? There's no indication of adapters.
Interesting, the maker does not offer that bolt pattern. Maybe they did a limited run at one time. I still woner what the offset is though.The Shakotan wheels were indeed 4 x 98.
It will make a big difference. The actual width of spacer you will need could depend on a couple of factors. So you'll need to do some measurements. For starters, mount the wheels and check the distance on the fronts to a good reference point (like the top center of the fender lip). Use a plumb bob to measure from that point down to a good reference on the tire/wheel (the rim lip for example). Then do the same on the rears for the same reference points there. The difference between those will give an estimate of the spacer thickness needed to make the rears match the fronts, as far as appearance goes. here are other ways to measure but this is a simple method to get a good idea. If you want to get a test fit before buying spacers, try making some 'dummys' out of wood planks to bolt up behind the wheels and see how it goes.I’m gonna fit some spacers on the rear and see if that looks better.
Those wheels look very similar to my 13 x 6 Shelby mags. They also made a 7" and a 5.5" with 4 x 98 bolt patterns for Fiats. The rears look a little skinny for 205s.View attachment 20505 View attachment 20506 This is a pic with 205’s on the rear. I’ve just lowered the front end (one coil) and was thinking of dropping the rear we well?
Granted it is a personal choice, but I really prefer 15" on the X. To me 13" look way too small for the big fender arches on the car.I am still undecided on 15" wheels in general.
Hoosiers are known to be oversized compared to most if not all others, have seen a lot of people face the same challenge you did with them.All tires are not created equal. While on my way for the canadian autoslalom championship, I went thru the stated and stopped at the Tire rack to buy some new Hoosiers. I was running toyo ra-1 185-60 13 in front and 205-60 13 in the rear. I bought the same size inHoosier R6 (if I remember well, it was the tire of the time). They were so large, they were rubbing everywhere. At the race, I had to fit wider spacers and raise my coil-over (adjustable) to avoid scrapping the tires on the (hammered inward) lips.
Yours certainly don't look like 205.
Picture is deceiving!! The top of the wheel actually leans inward!! I have had a 4 wheel alignment done by a high end shop and he told me the camber was a little off. I think I saw some bolts to solve this?? I’ve also replaced all struts, bushings, basically every mechanical part on the car!! Interior is almost completed, just deciding on a paint colour! She was originally blue. She looks a little rough, but mechanically A1!!!From the rear/side picture, it looks like you are running a bunch of positive camber with the top tipping further out than the bottom. Those slotted wheels look great on your car and they seem to have a lot of offset to push the tires out that far.