I got the wrong rims lol any alternatives to what I can do to make them fit

[Norcalgsx707]

I got some 5x100 offset 35 18x8's if I bought an adapter would it look pretty stupid on my car?? any ideas of how I should make them fit my 95 GSX??


Would something like this work or would it make my car look goffy?
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/VWAudi-5x100-5x1143-Wheel-Adaptor-Set_p_435.html

 

[1990AWD]

Best would be to sell the rims and get some that are the proper 5x114.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Yeah Im trying problem is everyone wants them for the wrong cars hahaha

 

[ehc14]

Seems as though that's potentially a lot of money to spend on that. I would sell what you have and get some wheels that are 5x114.3. Seems safer too.

 

[4g63tc]

With the +35 offset of the new wheels, usually an adapter to change bolt pattern sizing is 20-25mm already, and may not be feasable for you. (this is roughly 1"), there will be some Poke, and depending on the tire size used will need a roll for the fenders in the front, and a roll with slight pull in the rear. ... Unless ofcourse you want to camber the hell out of it, or stretch a tire.

What kind of wheels did you purchase? Depending on the wheel type, manufacture, and material they can actually be re-drilled and used.

Adapters are not unsafe, especially the larger thickness ones, so long as they are hubcentric.

On my Miata, i use a 4 X 100 15x8 +25, and a 205/50/15 dunlop direzza. no spacer in the front, but a 20mm in the rear. No issues for over a year. Why didn't i get the 0 offset wheels? The ones i Purchased come in One size only 4x100 15x8 +25. To achieve the look i wanted a spacer was used to "flush" the rim, and tire with the fender.

The adapters i used were Mounted, on a clean Surface, ( no rust scale, or dirt)
The Factory Studs were shortened, the supplied Wheel lugs were torqued to spec.
The wheel is then mounted, installed studs on the adapter and torqued to spec.
Everything rechecked, and re torqued after 100 miles. haven't been touched since.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

I just dont wanna live with these ugly 16's I got

With the +35 offset of the new wheels, usually an adapter to change bolt pattern sizing is 20-25mm already, and may not be feasable for you. (this is roughly 1"), there will be some Poke, and depending on the tire size used will need a roll for the fenders in the front, and a roll with slight pull in the rear. ... Unless ofcourse you want to camber the hell out of it, or stretch a tire.

What kind of wheels did you purchase? Depending on the wheel type, manufacture, and material they can actually be re-drilled and used.

Adapters are not unsafe, especially the larger thickness ones, so long as they are hubcentric.

I probably should have stated they are 5x100 ASA ar1's with 235 45 zr 18's 35 offset

I want these rims on my car

 

[snowborder714]

I want these rims on my car

Then have the bolt pattern redrilled.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

I don't think anyone can do that up here? Idk how they wood can you do that to aluminum?

 

[4g63tc]

Does your have the little holes inbetween the 5x100 mounts?
If so find a wheel shop that can redrill them, should be no problem

they can do them to aluminum, there are a few places in Los Angeles that can do it. redrill, new barrels, change offset etc.

Look in the recycler, or penny saver for "rim repair" ask them if they can redrill. If not they can point you in the right direction. Meanwhile i'll see if i can dig up, the company that does it the best down here, and get the number for you. You could ship them down, and they'll ship them back.

Pico Wheel Service
13149 Sherman Way
Unit A
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Neighborhood: North Hollywood
(818) 982-0375

They Did Custom 16x9.5 BBS wheels for another Miata 5 lug to 4 lug conversion, custom width barrel, and Gold powdercoat for the mesh, out the door 1800.00 bucks, but they are 1 off so yeah the cost was way up there. a redrill will be much less expensive.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

I live in the boonies out here in cali theres nothing here Ima look things up and yeah theres holes heres a few pics

 

[4g63tc]

call these guys in Santa Clara
Wheel Repair - Wheel Techniques - Your Body Shop for Wheels

 

[Norcalgsx707]

I'm on that thanks

 

[4g63tc]

I'm on that thanks

I'm pretty sure if they can do full rim repair, they can redrill and/or sleeve. If not Pico tire Service can do it for sure.

 

[ehc14]

Informative - glad I saw this. I didn't even know redrilling was an option!

 

[poppasmerph]

A good wheel shop can do a lot for any wheel. They can shave off a bit of the inner hub (adjusting offset), bore out the center hub (i.e. fitting another manufacture's wheel with a smaller hub bore), widen the wheel (seen it done a lot with steelies), drill new holes, and the typical repair cracked or bent rims.

There's one here in San Diego that people go to that get's a number of these jobs done.

Oh and OP: if you do decide to get them redrilled, specify even spacing in between the holes. The may end up looking like this:

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An adapter is another option, but make sure its a reputable one and the wheels will still fit with them on.

 

[Pipnorcali]

Yea I run 5x100 rims re drilled to 5x114 for my slicks works fine

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Im tempted to start drilling out my own holes

 

[LandoAWD]

Don't. Do you want to chance the integrity of the "must have" wheels to an experiment? My confidence would be shaken having bought the wrong wheels to begin with.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Don't. Do you want to chance the integrity of the "must have" wheels to an experiment? My confidence would be shaken having bought the wrong wheels to begin with.

No way can't let that get you down, I did alot of research and the rims came back as 5x114.3 I couldn't even find 5x100 so everything looked good, I'm brand new to cars have a year experience with anything and everything it's all new to me

 

[LandoAWD]

It was a dig. I know what fits.

ASA does make the R1 in that size, color, and in a 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Call whomever you bought them from and ask for the right wheels. Any chance you checked the wrong box, or just clicked the wrong wheel? What does the receipt say?

 

[Norcalgsx707]

haha well looks like im selling these rims haha would only cost $600 to redrill them

It was a dig. I know what fits.

ASA does make the R1 in that size, color, and in a 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Call whomever you bought them from and ask for the right wheels. Any chance you checked the wrong box, or just clicked the wrong wheel? What does the receipt say?

theres an eclipse on here that has these rims on it , and heres a link to the rims I bought them off craigslist I had a feeling they didn't fit but the guy was lke if they don't ill buy them back, the link right here has the rims same ones with the 5x114.3 pattern
ASA AR1 Wheels 18x8 5x114.3 +40

 

[LandoAWD]

...or just do that...

In the future, get the size, centerbore, offset, bolt pattern, etc BEFORE purchasing.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Yeah I wanted these ones bad to bad I got them posted for $390