Wedge 16" wheels on ebay

[jchase]

I have no affiliation with the seller, but they look like they will fit a wedge, maybe.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dl

-Jim

[JR]

Interesting. The guy obviously has no idea about wheels - they aren't 16" rims and the offset (not mentioned) looks likely to be approx 65mm. You could fit some very large spacers...

[leorest]

16" wide? That would need some seriously fat rubber shoes. More in the realms of canoes methinks.

[GV]

This wheel offset thing is doing my head in...what replacement wheels will actually fit a wedge?

[l33]

GV said:

This wheel offset thing is doing my head in...what replacement wheels will actually fit a wedge?

Well, the size came from Ford Granadas made between 1978 ish and 1985(Mk2s?)

They are all 5 stud
The PCD is 112mm,
The OFFSET is 23mm. Its the offset of a 23mm which makes finding wheels difficult. Most wheels with a higher offset will foul the wheel arches.
Lastly, the CENTRE BORE SIZE (the hole in the middle of the wheel) is something to consider. The wedge has a 63.3mm. There is much debate over the centre bore size. Go smaller and the wheel will not go on, go bigger and the wheel will bolt on but is it safe with a gap around the hub and relying on your wheel bolts holding everything in place?

This may help to show what different cars are fitted with amnd what may fit:
www.carlsalter.com/wheel_fitments.html

This page is great for explaining tyres and wheels and what all the marking mean. About 1/2 way down the page, wheels are covered - a very informative site.
www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html


L33.

[James MK]

Sound advice! Now, where can I find something that fits AND looks the part?

[JR]

l33 said:

Lastly, the CENTRE BORE SIZE (the hole in the middle of the wheel) is something to consider. The wedge has a 63.3mm. There is much debate over the centre bore size. Go smaller and the wheel will not go on, go bigger and the wheel will bolt on but is it safe with a gap around the hub and relying on your wheel bolts holding everything in place?

Just to clarify the wheels are held on by the friction from the bolts/studs. The correct centre bore helps to centralise the wheels and distribute the forces evenly.

[JR]

James MK said:

Sound advice! Now, where can I find something that fits AND looks the part?

www.imagewheels.co.uk/

[James MK]

JR said:

James MK said:

Sound advice! Now, where can I find something that fits AND looks the part?

www.imagewheels.co.uk/

Thanks JR. New wheels are on the list, but there are so many repair jobs to be done over winter it's going to be some time.......