Saab Wheels

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:03 pm

Aside from the differing stud pattern (easily sorted

) and stud size (again....) is there any reason why Saab Alloys wouldn't fit the traveller?

Got my hands on these

Tyre width is 205 btw so I am kinda anticipating a spacer may be required

Post by **dunketh** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:31 pm

How do you plan to easily sort the stud pattern?

I'd always assumed it was a lot of work, drilling hubs, and consequently drums, to suit.
Being 205 wide I'd imagine unsprung weight may be an issue. Might feel like you're driving about with wellies on! I put 195s on a fiesta once and it was dreadful.

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:00 pm

I am planning on knocking the tyre size down a bit when these ones wear out.

You are correct that correcting the stud patter requires redrilling, however as I already have a minor axle sorted for ford PCD (and associated drums) its just redrilling the front hubs and getting the disc conversion done

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:07 pm

They look as though they have a heavy offset - most FWD wheels do these days - so you may need hefty spacers front and rear - not the best!

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:59 pm

On one of my many tables of stuff, I have an offset listed as 35 to 42....

not sure if that means owt to anyone

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:02 pm

I have an offset listed as 35 to 42

As ever you need to know the width of the wheel and tyre to work out if this is going to be a problem.

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:18 pm

aaaah

I'm not hugely up on offsets etc.....

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:45 pm

Dan, the offset you need to achieve is 15-18mm. so a 20-24mm spacer is what you need.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:53 pm

And lonnnnnnnng studs!
Don't be tempted to use 'bolt on' spacers - with screw on stud extenders!

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:06 pm

an inch thick spacer? Oh lord, thats Huge!

I feel I might need a rethink here........

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:43 pm

No - it's ok - just do it correctly - with solid alloy spacers and proper long studs.

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:53 pm

I shall see how it all fits together when the time comes!

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:08 pm

The Escort axle on the back might well be okay, it was with the Saab alloys I fitted, which would just leave the fronts to sort.

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:57 pm

Just leave the standard wheels on the front and jack the back end up real high. One set of fury dice and off you go.
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Post by **d_harris** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:00 pm

I've not got an escort axle. I have a modified Moggy rear axle.......

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:39 pm

I Know, thats why I suggested fitting the Ford one, correct studs,centres and width