Hi
Normally I am in lurk mode but thought I might add something.
Just a thought -- there are a few different types of wheel bolts out there
-- what about the type which has a long thread length and actually goes
along the stud inside the mag rather than just wedging the outside of the
wheel?-- you could even have the bolt go inside your spacer, as long as it
does not bottom against the brake drum/disc.
Paul MacDonald
80 TR8x2
80 MGB LE
Ottawa Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dodd, Kelvin [SMTP:doddk@mossmotors.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 1:08 PM
> To: 'Wake074@aol.com'
> Cc: 'mgb-v8@autox.team.net'
> Subject: RE: Another wheel question, wheel spacers?
>
> There is not much thread length to the studs. Once you go through the
> 1/4"
> spacer, then the thicker alloy wheel you may run out of threads. There is
> no easy way to go with longer lug studs that I have found. None of the
> off
> the shelf or race car studs I have found fit the hub without major
> modifications.
>
> If someone has found longer studs that work without redrilling the hubs
> please let me know. I redrilled my rear hubs, for longer racy type studs,
> but was not able to get the studs to seat effectively. When used with a
> spacers, the studs came loose damaging the wheel. I'm sure given better
> tools and procedure, I could have done a better job, but still a major
> hassle.
>
>
> Kelvin.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Wake074@aol.com [mailto:Wake074@aol.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 6:33 AM
> > To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Another wheel question, wheel spacers?
> >
> >
> > Am I just asking for trouble, by using a 1/4" wheel spacer to
> > reduce the
> > positive offset to MGB specs? The company I'm trying to deal with
> > (www.tires.com), are more or less useless, and will offer no
> > help if the
> > application isn't listed in their book. They claim I should
> > only use like 2
> > or 3 mm spacers, and that putting a 1/4" spacer isn't acceptable.
> > Personally, I don't think the kid had any idea what he was
> > talking about.
> > But the price is right, so I may just order and take the
> > risk. (For those who
> > couldn't remember where this thread started, I was inquiring
> > about 14x6, with
> > a 35mm offset, and using a 1/4" spacer).
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Glenn
> >
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