Fitting SA wheels to FB 12a
#1
Fitting SA wheels to FB 12a
Thank you in advance for your input!
I happened upon a craigslist find Monday morning - SA wheels.
So, my questions:
1) Will the SA wheels bolt directly to my 1985 S? I have the original 4x110 "+" wheels on the car now.
2) I've heard that the SA used different length bolts than the FB - is this true? If this is the case, where might I find the correct bolts?
3) My tires are about a year old or so, can I have the existing tires switched to these wheels - or once tires are "used" on a wheel, is that it? In other words, is there any issue with dismounting and remounting the current tires?
4) Lastly - where, oh where, can I find some center caps for these?
A quick trip to meet the seller at BoJangle's, and this is what I now have, x4:
<img src=http://southernfriedherring.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SAWheels-1.jpg>
I happened upon a craigslist find Monday morning - SA wheels.
So, my questions:
1) Will the SA wheels bolt directly to my 1985 S? I have the original 4x110 "+" wheels on the car now.
2) I've heard that the SA used different length bolts than the FB - is this true? If this is the case, where might I find the correct bolts?
3) My tires are about a year old or so, can I have the existing tires switched to these wheels - or once tires are "used" on a wheel, is that it? In other words, is there any issue with dismounting and remounting the current tires?
4) Lastly - where, oh where, can I find some center caps for these?
A quick trip to meet the seller at BoJangle's, and this is what I now have, x4:
<img src=http://southernfriedherring.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SAWheels-1.jpg>
#2
HeyHeyHey..Its the Goose
iTrader: (3)
1) yeah put them right on.
2) yeah I think its just the bolt head. your bolt head will be longer to fit in the deeper + wheel style.
3) No problem any tire shop can do that for you. Some will give you heat if the tire is older than 5 years. Check the DOT for the actual date of manufacture.
4) Ebay??? Look on the classifieds here.
Those wheel look good.
2) yeah I think its just the bolt head. your bolt head will be longer to fit in the deeper + wheel style.
3) No problem any tire shop can do that for you. Some will give you heat if the tire is older than 5 years. Check the DOT for the actual date of manufacture.
4) Ebay??? Look on the classifieds here.
Those wheel look good.
#4
1) The waffle rims are also 4x110 so the bolt pattern is the same.
2) The SA bolts are in fact longer. 45mm vs 62mm OAL to be exact.
The SA bolts are NLA I believe so eBay, want ad on this forum, etc would be your best bet.
3) Tires are reusable.
4) See solutions for #2
Nice waffles by the way. They always look great especially compared to the "+" FB rims.
2) The SA bolts are in fact longer. 45mm vs 62mm OAL to be exact.
The SA bolts are NLA I believe so eBay, want ad on this forum, etc would be your best bet.
3) Tires are reusable.
4) See solutions for #2
Nice waffles by the way. They always look great especially compared to the "+" FB rims.
#7
The SA bolts are 43mm from the seat to the end of the bolt. You could use wobble bolts but they are going to add a failure point. They would likely be fine but you would be better off finding the correct bolts.
Did a little digging on Google and found these:
http://www.42draftdesigns.com/m12x1-5-cone-seat-extended-lug-bolts/
Did a little digging on Google and found these:
http://www.42draftdesigns.com/m12x1-5-cone-seat-extended-lug-bolts/
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#9
That was ugly!
It occurred to me that perhaps wheel studs could be a solution. Do these from Mazdatrix work for what I'm trying to do? That is, can I used these on my '85 12a to fit the SA waffles.
Fits 79-85 12A Only - 04-7903-0000
2.375" Screw in Stud with "starter" shank
http://www.mazdatrix.com/wheel1.htm
Thanks again!
It occurred to me that perhaps wheel studs could be a solution. Do these from Mazdatrix work for what I'm trying to do? That is, can I used these on my '85 12a to fit the SA waffles.
Fits 79-85 12A Only - 04-7903-0000
2.375" Screw in Stud with "starter" shank
http://www.mazdatrix.com/wheel1.htm
Thanks again!
#10
carb whisperer
Watch this and then make the decision if you want to go with something other then a stock type lug. Stick with stock lug bolts if possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z51HgIouwE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z51HgIouwE
He used the wrong size lug nuts, and they weren't torqued.
#15
Full Member
Just grab you some M12-1.5 studs off ebay. BMW studs is what I got. They screw in part way with red lock tight and you can order them in different lengths. I used 90mm. No more problems with the lug bolts. Of course I race mine on the track.
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