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Ive bought some 14x7 HR rims which I was told they'd fit, which of course they don't. I'm having some clearance issues and have bought spacers, however I might have to do some more clearancing on the upper control arms.
I'm going to be putting in longer HQ studs, but what are your thoughts on what else I can do to improve clearance?
Or should I toss it all in the too hard basket and get rims with a more +ve offset?
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What rims do you have? HR only had 13" diameter wheels from factory.
HQ studs? Do you mean HQ stub axles with vented rotors & calipers to suit? If so, the options for wheel choice will be better. But your rear will need to be bought into line with the H |
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As above but ill say this "SPACERS BELONG IN THE BIN".
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14x7 should fit???
hr with disks need 14x7
without disks 13x6 will fit normally???
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14x7 should fit???
hr with disks need 14x7
without disks 13x6 will fit normally???Edited by user Wednesday, 1 April 2009 5:55:20 PM(UTC)
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whats the biggest size wheel that can go on a hr without any mods? does lowered springs on the front and blocks on the back play any part to wheel decision?
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the lower you go, the more chance of wheel rub on wheel arch.
worse if its a HR premier, as it will rub on your stainless steel mouldings and dislodge them.
i have run 13 x 7 anson sprint and 13 x 8 US indy on rear on HR Premier before with 235 50 and 2 |
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Thanks for all of the advice. Ive decided to not put on the 14x7 rims on the front, and so am looking for a pair of 14x6 for the front instead - cheaper, smarter, safer option. The 14x7 on the rears are tyred up and ready to go and fit great. Looks tough
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What bit is doing the rubbing? the centre on the caliper or the top arm on the rim.
I think you best bet if are set on those wheels might be a change to LH-LX-UC Torana stubs and brakes.
Ive just been having the same trouble but mine could be easily
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You cant put Torana stubs on a HR. You can put Torana calipers and discs, but not the stubs. The King Pin Inclination Angle is different and the front end is all wrong. |
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Torana stubs are probably not an option as the geometry of Torana stubs is not compatable with the HR front end assembly. They will fit up, but are incorrect.
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gday guys
I just spotted these rims n was wondering would they fit under a hr pano running lowered springs on the front and reset leafs on the back
Im going to be running a 336 banjo diff and trimatic 202 if this helps at all.
I was going to be havin
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Dont know. Do some measurements. You gotta find out rim width, back spacing dimensions, rolling diameter of tyre, total tyre width, that will suit your car & your taste. Its one of those things. You gotta try wheels on your particular car. See what youre |
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