Discussion
Getting round to putting the car back together now and have discovered that the standard 'fin' rims interfere with the new hubs. If I run non-std rims such as Mini-lites they're OK as they have a larger recess for the hub. Therefore I have 2 choices :
1) buy a new set of mini-lite style wheels - if I do this I'd buy 6J rims to better suit 195 tyres. Therefore these would need to have a suitable offset which if I'm correct would put the rim further out by approx 13mm.
2) fit a 13mm spacer to clear the interference
Any thoughts or considerations either way ?
Moto
1) buy a new set of mini-lite style wheels - if I do this I'd buy 6J rims to better suit 195 tyres. Therefore these would need to have a suitable offset which if I'm correct would put the rim further out by approx 13mm.
2) fit a 13mm spacer to clear the interference
Any thoughts or considerations either way ?
Moto
Applies to both front & rear. The front now runs larger bearings so the 'fin' doesn't have the necessary recess for the over sized bearing. The rear because the 195 tyre has always run too close for comfort to the lower rear shock poly bush, causing a wear flat where the tyre brushed against it on high load corners when I used to run lower tyre pressures than I do now. So it really is to gain greater clearance for safety.
Thx for suggestion on rims. I may well go that route but will try the 'fins' on test day with spacers to see how it feels. I'm interested on peoples view as to likely hood of possible vibration issues, or changes in geo as a result of running 13mm spacers. But then thinking through the logic, would it be any different to running 6J rims which lots of people do on their Vixens?
Moto
Thx for suggestion on rims. I may well go that route but will try the 'fins' on test day with spacers to see how it feels. I'm interested on peoples view as to likely hood of possible vibration issues, or changes in geo as a result of running 13mm spacers. But then thinking through the logic, would it be any different to running 6J rims which lots of people do on their Vixens?
Moto
Nigel Reuben Racing?
Well ... that would certainly seem to be the smart choice.
However you'd figure they'd let you know there would be an issue with fins.
On another unrelated note - it's interesting there is a cross piece installed behind the hoop on the black Nigel Reuben chassis.
Not so on the white one.
Would postulate both are going to hold V8's.
Wonder why that is?
Different transmissions?
Well ... that would certainly seem to be the smart choice.
However you'd figure they'd let you know there would be an issue with fins.
On another unrelated note - it's interesting there is a cross piece installed behind the hoop on the black Nigel Reuben chassis.
Not so on the white one.
Would postulate both are going to hold V8's.
Wonder why that is?
Different transmissions?
Edited by tyracious on Monday 3rd January 23:24
In addition to what Neil’s already pointed out, another reason not to use spacers is that without them, the studs are dynamically loaded in tension and shear. With spacers that fastener can also be exposed to a bending force. Not what it’s typically designed for. Besides, any assembly with fewer components is inherently better. Fewer failure points, fewer surfaces to shift, especially through galvanic corrosion, fewer pieces to be lost by a tyre store, . . .
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