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Saab Wheels
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:03 pm
by d_harris
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
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:31 pm
by dunketh
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:00 pm
by d_harris
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
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:07 pm
by bmcecosse
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!
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:59 pm
by d_harris
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
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:02 pm
by Peetee
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:18 pm
by d_harris
aaaah
I'm not hugely up on offsets etc.....
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:45 pm
by jonathon
Dan, the offset you need to achieve is 15-18mm. so a 20-24mm spacer is what you need.
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:53 pm
by bmcecosse
And lonnnnnnnng studs!
Don't be tempted to use 'bolt on' spacers - with screw on stud extenders!
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:06 pm
by d_harris
an inch thick spacer? Oh lord, thats Huge!
I feel I might need a rethink here........
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:43 pm
by bmcecosse
No - it's ok - just do it correctly - with solid alloy spacers and proper long studs.
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:53 pm
by d_harris
I shall see how it all fits together when the time comes!
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:08 pm
by jonathon
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:57 pm
by Peetee
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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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:00 pm
by d_harris
I've not got an escort axle. I have a modified Moggy rear axle.......
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:39 pm
by jonathon
