Spacers to run Modern Wheels

[mschel]

Hi, I am looking at some more modern style rims and was considering using some wheel spacers to compensate for the different offset.

I would assume I need lug centric on the hub side and hub centric on the adapted wheel side?

Looking at 16x7 wheels and somewhere in the 1-1.5 offset thickness.

These would be the style below:

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The quarter panels are pretty bad in rear so I might do some small flares for now.

These are pretty close and have a large center bore but looks like wheel end is lug centric. Hoping the spacers also would put a modern wheel out enough to make them fit with a smaller bore wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/SCITOO-Spacers-1 ... eae8f9840

Anyone found a good brand/set of adapters out there? Not sure if going with 114.3 108 or maybe even 5x114.3 since its a common oem size.

I have done similar on my V8 Falcon and used 2005 mustang wheels on it. I can't remember if I had to use hub centric rings on the spacers.

Thanks.

[Gregs672000]

Search the posts... I do recall a fairly recent discussion on spacers, suggestions for brands, and pros/cons.

[redroadster]

Those 1" spacer would put the stock wheels into the fenders
Also it gives the road stronger actions on- is tougher on the suspension ,steering

[Alvin]

What are the wheels you want to fit to your roadster?

[rwmann]

The only way to use that thickness spacer would be to use ‘modern’ FWD offset wheels.

[mschel]

This would be to run modern offset wheels so it would probably be 1-1.5 inches. Will search for the mentioned other thread as well. Thanks.

[fj20spl311]

THESE ARE HUB CENTRIC SPACERS
https://www.amazon.com/ECCPP-centric-4x ... 13d670b6bc
YOU WOULD STILL; NEED TO HAVE A MACHINE SHOP CUT THE HUB SIDE TO 76MM TO HUB CENTRIC FOR YOUR DATSUN.

NORMAL OFFSET FOR 16X7 WHEELS IS 12-18 MM ADDING 25 FOR THE SPACER YOU WOULD BE LOOKING FOR 37-43 MM OFF SET ON YOUR RIMS +/-

[mschel]

It looks like the 83mm ones I saw in first posting might fit with these 3d printed hubcentric rings at least for fitment. Trying to find some 1" - 1.25 ones that might be a better fit with a modern offset wheel.

Link to 3d printed rings:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40516

I have petg which is good to about 500 degrees but eventually should have a carbon fiber/nylon capable printer after some upgrades.

Whats cool about the scad/parametric files is you can make custom sizes quickly for prototyping.

Now I need to find some actual 4x114.3 modern offset wheels to test with. Looking around on fb marketplace.

[redroadster]

And I'd be surprised if a shop was stupid enough to do that ....possible lawsuit $$$$$$$
You know re-engineering. with out any engineering degree
A aircraft I built has a folding wing option. Needs to have a part lathed out of 1 piece of T6061 , there were 4 or 5 shops here that do custom parts , I went in person to see if they'd do it ...it was No , oh heck No , ...I'll have to ask the owner ...the last one said OK, but needed to see the plans that showed the device explained and the engineers license ,it was on the drawings

[mschel]

Quick update. I need to get the car on the ground to check for any unexpected issues but so far these clear the hubs and I used a set of 16x7 38 modern wheels. The wheels spin fine and seated ok. I got a 1/4 spacer just in case I find any more issues but so far it looks ok without.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008K ... =UTF8&th=1

I had to get 12.5mm lugs for the wheel side and some stock lugs for the adapter to car side.

Low profile to mount wheel to adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O ... UTF8&psc=1


Stock lugs:
Dorman (611-014.1) 3/4" Hex and 9/16" Long Wheel Nut

When I get it on the ground will post some pics.

[Alvin]

excited to see what wheel/tires you chose!

[fj20spl311]

THOSE SPACER WILL NOT FIT THE FRONT HUBS IN A HUB CENTRIC MANOR THEY ARE 73MM BORE AND YOU NEED 76MM

[mschel]

Will hopefully get back on ground this month. Lots of engine swap work to do first.

excited to see what wheel/tires you chose!

[mschel]

You probably know better than I do but I thought I had read we have 73 bore. I am pretty sure the spacers are sitting flush.

Maybe they say 73mm in the listing but are actually a bit larger perhaps? Will measure when I have them off again. thanks for the info.

THOSE SPACER WILL NOT FIT THE FRONT HUBS IN A HUB CENTRIC MANOR THEY ARE 73MM BORE AND YOU NEED 76MM

[fj20spl311]

The ring is 76mm, that i am sure. The spacer might have a bevel that allows it to fit "flush" is a non hub concentric configuration.
when you remove the spacer, look at the inside ring for scrapes. You may have damaged the 76 mm lip by forcing on a 73 mm space. the hub can be safely machined to 73 mm.