I've shown these wheels to a couple of people and they tell me, because of the color and texture of the metal, that these are probably mag wheels. I plan on bead blasting them, polishing the edge of the rims and painting the hubs and spokes gold. Anybody know where I can get hub caps on this side of the Pacific?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) [SMTP:GROSS(at)UNIT.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 1998 10:50 AM
> To: Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu;
> paul.heuer(at)dsto.defence.gov.au
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Minilite copy?
>
>
> ----------
> From: Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu
>
>
> >Paul,
> > yes, I think 'offset' and 'backspace' are synonymous. I think I've
> >heard some Brits use the same terminology. 113mm is equal to 4.25",
> >however Jarrid stated he has a problem with the back wheels on his
> car
> >(he has 4.25 offset). I think he said the offset was too much (at)
> 4.25".
> > But then again he races his car, so maybe it wouldn't affect normal
> >driving conditions.
>
> >The 13mm difference is just barely over a half inch, so that would
> make
> >them about 3.70" (give or take), so maybe that's the way to go.
> >Opinions anyone?
> > Yes, I've heard that Alpines and Tigers share the same track.
>
> Here's what I think, and why.
>
> For a street car, it looks as if 5.5inch 113mm backspace will work,
> as it does on my car. If you experience the problems that I have,
> then space the wheels 3/16 or so. All should be well.
>
> If you want 5 inch wheels, definately go with 113 backspace, and
> you should space the wheels. This is the least risky of all the
> propositions, but will prohibit you from using 205mm tread tires.
>
> If you want 6 inch wheels, then get the 100mm backspace, and
> pray that you dont rub on the fenders, cause if you do, there
> is no fix but to roll the lips. Forget 113 backspacing here, if
> 5.5 inch wheels nearly rub, it just gets worse with 6 inch wheels.
>
>
> Jarrid Gross
>