I have a 1968 AMC Rebel SST. It has 14" steel wheels, 6" width and with a pcd of 4.5" (5 stud).
As it happens this pcd also 114.3 as used on some J stuff.
As far as I can tell, the offset/backspace is zero.
The original tyres fitted were cross ply (bias ply if you in the USA) 7.75 X 14.
When I bought it almost 9 years ago it had Van (commercial) radial tyres fitted - 195 14 on the front and 205 14 on the rear. I suspect these were fitted as they have a tall profile so are closer to the original rolling diameter.
I've been on the lookout for a set of alloys or wider larger steels for the last 9 years - but everything seems to be silly prices.
As it happens I have two sets of alloys in the garage - both ET50, one with 5x112mm pcd, one with 5x100mm pcd. I have located an outfit that can custom make adapters in pretty much any size.
So, at last, the questions -
If I get 50mm spacer/adapters that should take me back to zero offset using the ET50 wheels right?
If I get 60mm, that will be "pushing" the wheels outwards by 10mm?
If you're wondering why I'm so keen to use these alloys - I already have them so they are cheap, and they have decent quality recent Conti tyres on, instead of the Crappy ancient van ones.
All answers, abuse and suggestions gratefully accepted.
As it happens this pcd also 114.3 as used on some J stuff.
As far as I can tell, the offset/backspace is zero.
The original tyres fitted were cross ply (bias ply if you in the USA) 7.75 X 14.
When I bought it almost 9 years ago it had Van (commercial) radial tyres fitted - 195 14 on the front and 205 14 on the rear. I suspect these were fitted as they have a tall profile so are closer to the original rolling diameter.
I've been on the lookout for a set of alloys or wider larger steels for the last 9 years - but everything seems to be silly prices.
As it happens I have two sets of alloys in the garage - both ET50, one with 5x112mm pcd, one with 5x100mm pcd. I have located an outfit that can custom make adapters in pretty much any size.
So, at last, the questions -
If I get 50mm spacer/adapters that should take me back to zero offset using the ET50 wheels right?
If I get 60mm, that will be "pushing" the wheels outwards by 10mm?
If you're wondering why I'm so keen to use these alloys - I already have them so they are cheap, and they have decent quality recent Conti tyres on, instead of the Crappy ancient van ones.
All answers, abuse and suggestions gratefully accepted.