MGB Wheel spacers - different on front and rear?

[hardcastlephil]

Hi all,

As per the title really. I'm aiming to make some Dunlop style steel wheels for the BGT. I've bought a set of Rover 600 steels (15 x 6") which have an ofset of ET50. Doing my calculations this will set the wheel back from the arch 22mm, and closer to the strut by 34mm, compared to the previous wheels.

I know i will need spacers to bring them out, but ive seen other posts about people using 19mm for the rear and 15mm for the front. Should I just get 19mm for both? Is the arch different front to rear.

(If i get 19mm, the wheel centre will be approx 4mm back from the standard rostyles - so hopefully not too much difference).

Moss sell 19mm and 10mm, cant see any 15mm either, which may limit me.

All help appreciated!

Thanks

Phil

[hardcastlephil]

Shameless bump to the top - no ideas?

[sim16v]

Different front to rear shouldn't be a problem.

Will you be using a lower profile tyre on the wheels?

Sometimes that can give a bit more space, or if you go a bit wider, a bit less space.

Before you commit to buying the spacers, try mocking it up with either large nuts, washers or wood.

Then check your measurements and see what you need.


Also, where abouts in the country are you?

There is a place near me, up north, that will start off with a larger spacer and machine it down to the size you need.