I'm running 13x6 or 7 wheels myself. Life is interesting when it comes to
fit.
Spitfire wheels are lug centric, as is any wheel that has a tapered lug nut.
Flat faced style nuts are for hub centric installations.
Spitfire wheel studs are small, you'll need to replace them to use the
Diamond nuts. Beware of the information on the web about this, as it's not
good information. The fit of the recommended wheel studs is atrocious.
Since you're into the aftermarket wheels, don't limit yourself to 13" Why
don't you take a look at Joe Curry's Spitfire and see what a set of 14"
wheels looks like. And there are others with 15" wheels as well. And
lastly there are good adapters for running the 4x100mm wheels, which gives a
very different appearance.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Sizemore" <c0ssizem@yahoo.com>
Subject: TR:Spitfire - Wheels/Studs/Nuts & Questions
> Here is the question, I am looking at Diamond Wheels
> (Only option in those sizes I can find and Panasport
> does not offer 13x7 for street use, race only which
> means $$$).
>
> 1) What size studs are factory?
>
> 2) Are stock wheels Hub Centric or Lug Centric?
>
> 3) What size is the factory lug nut?
>
> The reason I ask is, the Diamond wheels are LUG
> centric (and I "think" the Spitfire is HUB Centric).
> They only offer a 7/16 stud hole in the 4 on 3.75"
> pattern. So, I dont think I can use a tappered factory
> lug nut with these Lug Centric Wheels, I think I need
> MAG style lugs for the LUG centric wheel.
>
> But, I want to keep my factory studs for sure. As far
> as lugs, I dont care if I have to buy new ones as long
> as the marriage works correctly with my factory studs.
>
> Yes, I have air shocks and a new spring. No, my car
> does not hop higher than beer cans!
>
> Thanks for your help!
> If ANYONE has 13x7's and 13x5's or 13x5.5's that will
> work for me (lugs included), please let me know!
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