Moving my Can-Am

[Abbosevolution]

Tyre size

[UltimaCH]

Steve, I think all the info will be sufficient. Thanks for everything and for having "exposed" this solution to us all

[Nabbott]

Let's remember that whilst shod with space savers, Brussels dictates that you can't move your car (around your garage) at more than 50 MPH!!!!!

[confusionhunter]

Imagine the wheel spin an over steer with a set of these on the back....

[Abbosevolution]

It's just gotta be done

[UltimaFAN]

One trial this evening, another wheel which fits to move the car around. Audi 17''

[UltimaCH]

Wow, never thought there would be so many solutions. Thanks Alain.

[confusionhunter]

Really?? you know I assumed the Ultima wheels were different, but Ive always been happy with the ultima ones..... The vast majority of Audi wheels are 5 x 112mm PCD and Ive got loads of those HA!

Also search for this stuff.... anyone fancy spending some time converting this to mm??

JoulesCanAm said:
Okay I did some measuring and here's some basic dimensions that can be used to assess whether an aftermarket or alternative wheel might fit your Ultima.

Common Dimensions front/rear;

Bolt Spacing PCD; 5x112mm (Ford Granada, Some Audi, Mercedes and VW but bolt spacing is only a small piece of the puzzle)
Stud hole diameter; 0.75 inch
Center bore diameter; 2.5 inch
Center bore chamfer; 45º
Center bore chamfer width 0.05 inch
Wheel to hub mating flange diameter; 6.375 inch

Rear Rim specific;

Rim width; 13 inch
Backspace to inner flange; 8.25 inch
Backspace to outer rim edge; 8.75 inch
Offset; 3.25 inch
Center hub mating face to wheel spoke depth (Caliper clearance); 0.9 inch

Front Rim Specific;

Rim Width; 8.5 inch
Backspace to inner flange; 4.75 inch
Backspace to outer rim edge; 5.25 inch
Offset; 1 inch
Center mating face to wheel spoke depth (Caliper clearance); 0.45 inch

If you are not familiar with wheel specifications and dimensions do a Google search and you'll get diagrams of what each dimension refers to. US wheel manufacturers for the most part refer to 'backspacing' as measurement to inner flange (lip of tire bead seat), although some use to outer rim edge as it is easier to determine accurately. Verify with your wheel supplier exactly what they refer to as 'backspacing'.

The legal stuff; Information in this post is provided for information only, it is up to you to do your due diligence as to correct fitment of any alternative rims. I will not be held responsible for any inaccuracies, non fitment issues, or accidental death/dismemberment arising from use of this data.

[UltimaFAN]

We are just looking for other wheels to move a rolling chassis, not to replace the factory wheels and never to drive with them. Real wheels seem better than wood wheels on the safety aspect, they will not break.

[UltimaCH]

So I figured I could try a set of MB 17" wheels (dirty) I have lying around in the garage. They fit perfectely on the front, but I need to make some spacers to place at the rear between the nut and rim. A piece of tubing with 12mm inner diameter should be perfect.

Edited to add a photo.

Edited by UltimaCH on Wednesday 17th December 21:38

[UltimaCH]

So I figured I could try a set of MB 17" wheels I have lying around in the garage. They fit but I need to make some spacers to place at the rear between the nut and rim. A piece of tubing with 12mm inner diameter should be perfect.

[2001ultima]

BenGTR said:

Please post pictures of the car with wooden wheels.

See photo at link below:

https://www.facebook.com/SchwartzPerformance/photo...

[Storer]

I must do some wooden wheels for my Meteor project.

I think I will try to get some 26" wheels so the wooden ones will need to be about 34" diameter.

Should look unusual.....



Paul

[UltimaCH]

Its starting to sound like you want some wagon wheels...

[Storer]

Do you think they will handle 1500lbsft


Paul

[UltimaCH]

No way

[F.C.]

Storer said:

Do you think they will handle 1500lbsft


Paul

No supercharger then?

[V8Dom]

even available in black 5 spoke form... hahaha whos going to be the first to buy 4 in 17" form?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Spare-Wheel-15-...

[UltimaCH]

Looks very tasty indeed considering it's a space saver!