Hi David,
I have a set of wheels on my Morris derived from Sprite centers, The rims
are 5 1/2" aftermarket safety rims and have an offset measured BCBR of 4
3/8" They fit perfectly on a RWA Bugeye a friend has and look really great
on his car. On this RWA there was no rubbing anywhere. Have no idea how
they'd fit on a square wheel arch car. A 5" Vega wheel I have here has a
BCBR measurement of 3 1/4", so I doubt it would fit inside the fender well
of any Spridget.
Unfortunately, the wheel shop that was making these went out of business 2
years ago.
BCBR: A measurement from a straight edge across the edge of the back rim to
the back side of the center. Back of Center, Back of Rim.
Later, Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From <SDOliner at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 7:38 PM
Subject: Spridget wheel data?
> I have been trying to research what wheels will work on a Bugeye Sprite.
> There seems to be more to it that just finding wheels with a 4 x 4" bolt
> pattern.
> Offset, or backspace seem to be crucial.
> So what is the width, offset and backspace for the stock Bugeye steel
wheels?
> I read somewhere that you need to enlarge the center hole on Vega wheels,
and
> the change the lugs?
> What is the widest wheel/backpace/tire combo that works?
> Has anyone out there gone to plus sizing (larger diameter wheel, lower
> profile tire)?
> David Oliner
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