5 Stud Hub Conversion on Chimaera 4.0 for 18 Spider Alloys?
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Hi
I am fairly new to TVR ownership and purchased a nice 95 Chimaera last year. After spending the last few months getting to grips with installing a battery conditioner, adjustable suspension and new stereo system as the electrics kept blowing the current one I would like to change the wheels.
I love the look, power and feel of the car but I was a little disapointed with the 15 inch/16 inch standard alloy wheels. The previous owner had them refurbished proffesionally a month before I purchased and they have covered only 2500 miles, hence they still look fantastic, BUT, I adore the 'Spider' alloys on the later cars.
Having now 'fallen' on to full set of Spider 18's with new Toyo tyres, I could do with knowing if the following:
A) Is there an off the shelf conversion kit from 4 to 5 Stud fixing?
B) Do Ford Granada/Scorpio 5 Stud hubs fit?
C) Difficulty of completing the work?
Any help would be really appreciated......Oh, one last point is there any way of getting a decent internal/cabin temperature in cold weather? I am as hardy as they come but driving in cold conditions on a lovely bright morning does end up with me adorning a set of gloves!
Many thanks
Brett
I am fairly new to TVR ownership and purchased a nice 95 Chimaera last year. After spending the last few months getting to grips with installing a battery conditioner, adjustable suspension and new stereo system as the electrics kept blowing the current one I would like to change the wheels.
I love the look, power and feel of the car but I was a little disapointed with the 15 inch/16 inch standard alloy wheels. The previous owner had them refurbished proffesionally a month before I purchased and they have covered only 2500 miles, hence they still look fantastic, BUT, I adore the 'Spider' alloys on the later cars.
Having now 'fallen' on to full set of Spider 18's with new Toyo tyres, I could do with knowing if the following:
A) Is there an off the shelf conversion kit from 4 to 5 Stud fixing?
B) Do Ford Granada/Scorpio 5 Stud hubs fit?
C) Difficulty of completing the work?
Any help would be really appreciated......Oh, one last point is there any way of getting a decent internal/cabin temperature in cold weather? I am as hardy as they come but driving in cold conditions on a lovely bright morning does end up with me adorning a set of gloves!
Many thanks
Brett
Thanks for advice all....as I do drive like a fairy sometimes the 18' Spiders will suit me fine. They really do look the best alloy wheel combo on a Chimaera in my opinion so it looks like the conversion kit will no be full steam ahead.
Really though I would be able to do it with a Ford part though.....
Really though I would be able to do it with a Ford part though.....
Sorry, meant to say 'Thought' some Ford ones would fit. As a new owner it was an idea I had and a tip from a friend who seemed to believe Ford hubs would fit.
Not sure about the Max Power or driving it like a fairy comments, I have 6 points already and seem to attract the attention of the Old Bill in my company car. With the exception of the odd mad blast I just love the sound, the comfortable position and driving it on everyday roads as much as damn possible. Had pretty much most british classics over the last 15 years but this is my first TVR so if it isn't the right thing then I have a full set of:
18' Spiders
Toyo Proxes 6-7mm Tread
Obviously For Sale if anyone wants to persuade me to sell?
Not sure about the Max Power or driving it like a fairy comments, I have 6 points already and seem to attract the attention of the Old Bill in my company car. With the exception of the odd mad blast I just love the sound, the comfortable position and driving it on everyday roads as much as damn possible. Had pretty much most british classics over the last 15 years but this is my first TVR so if it isn't the right thing then I have a full set of:
18' Spiders
Toyo Proxes 6-7mm Tread
Obviously For Sale if anyone wants to persuade me to sell?
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