Thread: Offset rims

I was told that painting with 2 pack was stronger than the powercoating option - this was proved when I damaged one and the tyre fitter just smacked a couple of times with a hammer and just rebalanced - paint was not affected!!!

LRH

Originally Posted by scrambler

I'd keep the spacer bit quiet, Rich. They're not legal at this end of the globe. They might be safe, effective, etc, but they're verboten!

What spacers?

Ben,

I got mine done at Summerfield Engineering, Kenwick, on Albany highway.

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5582

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5581

I got the centres moved in as far as he would without reversing...I forget the exact measurement.

I had to trim the rear flares a very small bit, bit no-one has noticed
I'm runnning standard King springs, and Boge OEM shockies, so you prolly wouldn't need to trim the flares with 2" springs.

Cheers
Andre

Originally Posted by aquarangie

Sunraysias may be cheaper but they're a pretty thin rim compared to the Disco steelies. Pick up a Disco steel rim and you'll know what I'm refering to, I was quite surprised how heavy they are

If you're on a budget, the Sunnies are a good alternative to the Disco rims which can be over $100 a rim on the second hand market.

Trav

The original Sunraysia Rim (made by Wheels International, both the brand and company no longer exist) were ten spokers made out of 3/8" plate centres ! A tad thicker than Disco or 130 rims

I still have four (the fifth was nicked) in Jeep stud pattern.

Originally Posted by LRCounty

Ben,

I got mine done at Summerfield Engineering, Kenwick, on Albany highway.

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5582

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5581

I got the centres moved in as far as he would without reversing...I forget the exact measurement.

I had to trim the rear flares a very small bit, bit no-one has noticed
I'm runnning standard King springs, and Boge OEM shockies, so you prolly wouldn't need to trim the flares with 2" springs.

Cheers
Andre

Thanks Andre - can you remember the price (feel free to PM if you don't want to post).

Ben,

I think it was around $200 for the 5 rims to be modified (my memory is not the most reliable though). And then $15 for the two cans of Matt Black killrust :-)

Andre, I'm brand new on this forum & already it has answered one of my perennial queries, whether or not Disco wheels can have their back space decreased to give better lock without going to the extreme of reversing the rim?
You've shown that it can be done. Do you mind if I ask, did the hub of the wheel get trimmed to allow this amount of set back, ie the inner flange for want of a better term & do you have any pics showing the inside of the wheel after it was operated on? Disco wheels are easy enough to come by in NZ but I've often felt they didn't contribute much to lock. you seem to have the answer well wrapped up without having to go to the expense of after market wheels. Don't "spose you have a figure for what the new back space is?
Steve

My intro threadhttp://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=38920

Steve,

OK, I measured the backspace. I lay a piece of square tube (which was the perfect length) from one side of the rim to the other, on the outermost edge of the rim...right next to the tyre, and measured to a spot halfway between two mounting holes......113mm.

After a rough measurement of the front of the wheels, compared to where I "remember" the centres used to be, it looks like the centres were moved in somewhere between 25 and 30mm.
I don't have any rubbing on the radius arms, and haven't needed to adjust the stops.
I don't think the hub needed to be trimmed...photo's attached.

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5586

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/5587

Cheers
Andre