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Changing wheels
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Changing wheels
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me. I am looking at a contemporary and it has bolt on wheels. How much trouble is it going to be to put knock offs on this car. It has the jag rear with outboard brakes. Thanks for any help.
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| vatdevil |
11-19-2013 06:43 PM |
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Thanks for the help. Looks like a great site.
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| mickmate |
11-19-2013 09:26 PM |
It is just a 5 on 4.75" small GM pattern on the Jag stuff. It is easy to get a 5 pin adapter kit for knockoffs but the backspacing is something you will have to pay attention to. I have a couple of notes on Contemporary wheels to help you through the process but you would be advised to take the wheels off the back and get a flange to flange measurement as there were some variations on hubs, arms and resultant track widths.
We have a Contemporary forum on here too which is helpful.
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I have not purchased the car yet as I want real knock off's and I know there can be an offset problem. Thanks for your help. I may just have to jump in.
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| mickmate |
11-20-2013 11:20 AM |
Get in touch if I can help with measurements or any other questions on the car.
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| Danr55 |
11-26-2013 07:52 AM |
I just changed over my Contemporary to Vintage wheels. I won't tell you it will be simple, but Bob at Vintage will get you through it. It is a much more pleasing look than the bolt on wheels.
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| box710 |
05-13-2014 04:18 PM |
Front wheels and tires for my street beast
Hi, new member here and posting my first thread. I bought a street beast cobra and I believe the year is a 2000. The person I purchased it from changed the wheels from 15 to 17 inch. We'll the 17s are much too big for the front. The tire sticks out beyond the fender by 2 inches, thus causing a lot of sand blasting on the rear quarters. The frame is a mustang 2 with disc brakes on front. The model is a 427. My question is does any one know the size wheel that belongs on the front be it 15 pr 17 inch. We beefed up the suspension in the front and made adjustments in the fender wells to accommodate the 17s. I guess it has a lot to do with backspace. Just seeing if anyone owns one of these and knows the right size. Thanks in advance
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| box710 |
05-13-2014 04:20 PM |
Sorry ousted in wrong section
Sorry I posted in the reply I thought I was starting a new post
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| Dirkdaddy |
05-15-2014 11:12 AM |
I think you maybe confusing the diameter of the wheel/tire with width and offset/backspacing. A 17" wheel with lower aspect ratio tire can be the same diameter as the 15" wheel. If its sticking out the side, then its either wider, or you have the offset/backspacing off for what would be optimal. A skilled wheel shop can measure your exact configuration and suggest a wheel that would work well. and/or hopefully someone will chime in with a similar model.
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Originally Posted by box710
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My question is does any one know the size wheel that belongs on the front be it 15 pr 17 inch. We beefed up the suspension in the front and made adjustments in the fender wells to accommodate the 17s. I guess it has a lot to do with backspace. Just seeing if anyone owns one of these and knows the right size. Thanks in advance
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| 1985 CCX |
05-15-2014 03:37 PM |
Its easy, I did it. Just get good tires, sticky is better....
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| Bob Lacey |
05-22-2014 11:38 AM |
Hi Box710
Bob Here from Vintage Wheels.
We have found the Streatbeast Cobras vary in wheel requirements and the only safe way is to do some measuring. Below is a link to fitment diagrams ,hope they help.
regards
Bob 1619 952 4717
http://vintagewheelsus.com/SpecsPage.pdf |
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