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Reverse adaptors

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Hi Guys,
I am looking for a set of reverse adaptors from 5x112 pcd to 5 wide pcd. I want to fit a set of Rostyles on my late bay. Anybody done that before?
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Re: Reverse adaptors

Post by Muderick »

Ricky, I had been toying with fitting my Empi Sprint Stars to my bay, and ran through all the options before losing interest.

Reverse adaptors are your cheapest option I guess. Make sure that they are well made as this is important as you are now doing the oppposite of how normal adaptors work for ACVW's. You in essence are now pushing the strength of the 112 PCD to the outside where your rostyle would bolt onto, adding the weight of the tyre and tube and wheel trim into the equation as well.

At the back same applies, obviously minus the disk brake considerations of the front. Only issue here is clearance in the rear wheel arch, so ensure that the adaptor you use pushes your rim out no more than 20 - 25 mm. Dave Rowley down here in CT makes brilliant reverse adaptors and they are more costly than normal ones... about R1500 a pair if I remember correctly.

Another option is a set of reverse adaptors in front and the application of a 205 PCD drum at the rear... the logistics need to be worked out here, but its possible...

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Re: Reverse adaptors

Post by RICKY-R69 »

I was thinking of getting a set of bay discs and drill them 205 pcd.But that would put extra strain on the wheel bearings wouldn't it? Also don't know if the would be strong enough.
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