Wheel fitment tools

[badazz81z28]

Gents is there a better way to measure without the specialized tool? I see a member rents it, but considering I can buy one for less than his deposit and re-sell it for a less of a loss then rent/shipping cost thinking of just buying one. But can it be done without the tool?

[Nine Ball]

You can measure wheels and tires with just two simple straight edged yard stick/rulers. I did it that way for years, before the fancy tools were even invented. There are only a few critical dimensions needed, for tire clearance and brake caliper clearance. These dimensions are here. http://www.forgeline.com/wheel_fitment.php

If you can provide that data, an experienced wheel/tire person can calculate the max tire widths front and rear, and what wheel size works. I'm here to help, if you need it :)

Tony

[icemanrd19]

where are you located? I see you post on here a lot and maybe someone has a rim that they can send you to test fit. I thought forgeline use to do this if you buy their rims

[Nine Ball]

I'm in The Woodlands, TX. About 25 miles north of downtown Houston.

No real way to send test-fit wheels, since they are all custom built to order. Careful measurements are needed, but luckily they aren't that difficult. If someone is local, I can always measure their car here.

Tony

[badazz81z28]

I just ended up buying the fitment 45 tool. I may need some help using it when I get it.

[badazz81z28]

Just got the tool yesterday....wow, not the highest quality I was expecting. Very rough porous casting and the hard ware came in a sandwich bag. I will be buying new hardware for it. It came with 1/4" tapered screws that don't sit flush with the mating surfaces. Weird for $400 tool.

[mean buzzen half dozen]

Are these any good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Tire-Combination-Measuring-Tool-Gauge-Fitment-Tool-Gauge-BackSpace-/111872026808?hash=item1a0c17a8b8:g:~aIAAOSwVL1WCVH B&item=111872026808&vxp=mtr

[BlackMachOne]

Just got the tool yesterday....wow, not the highest quality I was expecting. Very rough porous casting and the hard ware came in a sandwich bag. I will be buying new hardware for it. It came with 1/4" tapered screws that don't sit flush with the mating surfaces. Weird for $400 tool.

That sucks! I was considering buying one. I'll rent your from you when you're done with it! I'll need one in a few weeks.

[badazz81z28]

Gents, not sure what I'm doing. I mocked the tire up and DSEs 5.5" BS is not going to work. From what I can tell it will def hit the fender lip on hard bumps. I can't even get my fingers between the tire and the fender. Moved it in 1/4" and much better, 1/4" and More perfect. However with 6" BS super close on the inside near the tow hook. It clears, but not sure what the clearence would be with a rim. Am I expected to trim or roll the fender lip? 5.5" would work if I trimmed the lip....what am I supposed to do?

[ccmc]

5.75? You don't have to use half inch increments for back space.

[badazz81z28]

5.75? You don't have to use half inch increments for back space.

Yes, I'm actually overly concerning about this type of stuff. DSE says 5.5" but it looks like 5.75 is better, but is my difference because of tool variation?