Wheel adaptors?

Post by **downsey** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:34 am

Does anyone know if there is a wheel adaptor kit available to convert 4 inch pcd into 4.5 inch or maybe into a 5 lug bolt pattern?

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:42 pm

No with only a half inch difference you will probably require the original holes plugging and the re machined to take the new pcd etc or buy a ready made kit from a specialist as some can supply any pcd you want.

Post by **paulhumphries** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:49 pm

You should find a local speed shop can custom make adapters (or can get them - they will probably be available "off the shelf" seeing so many Midgets with same PCD were sold in US) but I cann't comment on whether they would be suitable for a Minor re. extra load on bearings etc.
If you find a source over there in US let us in UK know as I suspect others here might be interested.

Paul Humphries

Post by **dunketh** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:37 pm

Remember, if you have your hubs changed you'll also need your drums or discs changed too.
Fair enough if you're using discs, just buy ones that fit. Drums however would need re-drilling everytime you bought new ones.

I'm not sure I would trust an adapter being that it would have to be stupidly wide to accommodate the bolts that fit it to the standard studs.

I'm also not sure about the bearing argument as folk who fit wide wheels and silly deep-dish alloys obviously get away with it.
Besides, bearings are cheap and easy to fit - so if they only last half as long so be it imho.

Post by **downsey** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:20 pm

I think they would be very strong if you replaced the the studs with great 8 bolts and since it is being bolted up to cast material i dont think there is anything to worry about-what my concern would be is the stress on the "new" wheel studs as any wheel adaptor will most likely be aluminum.

No with only a half inch difference you will probably require the original holes plugging and the re machined to take the new pcd etc

the holes would just be offset in the adaptor, somehwat like those alloy rims with more than one bolt pattern to choose from.[/quote]

Post by **Roni** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:58 pm

I know it is in the wrong part of the world, but these might be of interest to you.
http://www.srd.net.nz/product_info.php? ... 3838a7fc48

Post by **downsey** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:41 am

Those prices look a little steep

... I figure i could just mill some up next year when i go to college (one of the perks of being an engineering major

)

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:34 am

To be a Major this side of the pond you need to be in the Army

Post by **paulhumphries** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:23 am

This company might be worth asking it's they can supply in Minor PCD -
http://www.adaptitusa.com/index.asp
Unless you have a "source" of alloy for machining making yourself is still going to work out quite expensive.
You will also need to ensure it's the correct grade for the intended useage which might mean again dear.
I bought a block of low grade a while ago before prices went to the current silly levels as was shocked at how much I had to pay.

Paul Humphries

Post by **downsey** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:55 pm

Kevin wrote:To be a Major this side of the pond you need to be in the Army

haha, i'm still trying to figure out all the british lingo.

Unless you have a "source" of alloy for machining making yourself is still going to work out quite expensive.
You will also need to ensure it's the correct grade for the intended useage which might mean again dear.

At the univeristy that i'm going to as long as you are making something that relates to either an on campus club or project then they let you use the machine shop and fabrication shop and the resources are free. So the cost of aluminum wont be a problem. I figure if i join the auto mechanics club then i can make just about anything.[/quote]

Post by **picky** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:53 pm

u sure u can bring your car with u to uni? ive been told I cant

hope I can find a secluded spot for it though unofficially...

Post by **downsey** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:27 am

Yeah i'm going to Cal Poly in southern california- there you can bring a car as long as you pay for a parking permit.