Wheel adapters. Has anyone used them?

[rechin23]

Have any of you guys used wheel adapters to change your lug pattern? Im having a hard time finding any wheels that fit. Aside from spending $3500 or a set of Coys which I already have...the options are pretty slim.

[zx10intn]

i went through the search a while back extensively, what size are you thinking about going?

[speED]

I can tell you from a friends experience that cast spacers can crack, if you use any make sure they are billet.

[rechin23]

No size in particular, but it opens the door to a lot of possibilities 5x114 5x120 5x112 etc. Then the wheel choices are end less.

[analyte]

I had my moser axles drilled with both a 5x4.75 and 5x120 so that I have the option to go either way with wheels. I had the same thing done to my Kore3 hubs up front.

Kerry

[DarkoNova]

I'm using 1.25" billet adapters from Skulte. Not much of a bolt pattern difference, really. I just went from standard Chevy bolt pattern to 5x120 to fit some BMW wheels. I gave him the info on the spindles and wheels and he built them to my specs with a hubcentric ring and everything.

[eldogg]

I'm using 1.5" & 2.5" billet spacers from VB&P (Vette Brakes) I've had them on the car for 7 years with no issues.

[Apogee]

I'm using 1.25" billet adapters from Skulte. Not much of a bolt pattern difference, really. I just went from standard Chevy bolt pattern to 5x120 to fit some BMW wheels. I gave him the info on the spindles and wheels and he built them to my specs with a hubcentric ring and everything.

It's too bad Skulte is no longer in business making custom adapters...bang for the buck was tough to beat. The biggest shortcoming that I see on a lot of inexpensive wheel adapters is the lack of a "torque ring". A torque ring can be a circular relief around the wheel pattern or the individual studs designed to distribute the contact stress over a greater area rather than directly around the wheel stud. This serves to better maintain your lug nut torques under severe loading. I would consider hub-centric fits required as well, however it is not always possible depending on the adapter thickness and hub design up front.

Tobin
KORE3

[Gitter Dun]

I got my hubcentric spacers from Motor Speed Tech. There not cheap but great quality and he'll make what ever you need.

[evostilo]

Do you guys with wheel adapters ever use them in autocross or any track for that matter?

[Gitter Dun]

Do you guys with wheel adapters ever use them in autocross or any track for that matter?

Haven't run on the road course with them yet and I admit I'm nervous about it. Not so much the rears but I'm running 2" up front. One thing you can be sure of, I will re-torque them after each session.