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sierra wheel question
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:27 pm
by me217
hey
i was lookin at my rims the other day when i was doin the wheel bearings and saw that they can be mounted around the other way cause they have the angled bits on it to lock the wheels in with the nuts. and when i placed one on the other way around it gave me another 2 inches or so. on either side i was wonderin if this will make it better off road due to it havin a wider track. i no its probably not legal but it can be flipped around pretty easy wen i get to the trail. btw im runnin stocko sierra rims.
me217
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:50 pm
by Gwagensteve
It is possible but will be hard on your wheel bearings. I'd be surprised if they clear the brake calipers and seat on the hub properly? (Also, I know flipped NT rims clear 1.0 rear drums but don't think they will clear WY/coil drums) I know NT rims can be run flipped on the rear but I wasn't sure they cleared on the front, but I didn't think any other sierra rims could be run flipped at all.
Steve.
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:17 pm
by me217
well these might be nt rims i dont no wats the difference between them. all i no is they came with the car when i bought it.
but they def hav the angle thing on both sides to lock the rim in the right spot. i might try it abit around the farm on the weekend, and c how it goes. also wouldnt it be just as hard on the bearings as runnin 31's on a different offset rim. as mine are only 235's
me217
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:23 pm
by built4thrashing
you must be using lada rims or something similar. Got any pics of the rims?
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:20 am
by me217
ill try and get some today. after work.
me217
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:13 pm
by me217
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:57 pm
by Gwagensteve
They're aftermarket rims and may well clear the calipers and brakes. Give them a try and check for clearance. make sure the bolt area sits flat on the hub and is not being lifted off by the brakes. (obviously the calipers will foul on the front if they don't fit but it's not that obvious on the rear)
Steve.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:10 pm
by me217
are they cool. i thought they were stocko's looks like you learn something new everyday. and yeah ill give em a shot on friday arvo as i finish early. and ill let ya's no. just one question. if they do work then will it help while 4wding. and would it be worth while doin wen i hit the trails and flippin back around to drive home. or will it not be worth it.
me217
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:21 pm
by Gwagensteve
Yes the stability will improve but clearing the firewall/bumper might get harder due to the increased scrub radius.
It will be hard on bearings though, but not worse than some of the other silly offset rims people run.
Steve.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:40 pm
by me217
finally got round to it and its a no go.
they went on the front fine other then the valve stem nickin the brake caliper everytime round which could be fixed with a smaller valve stem. but the rears are the problem as they dont sit up against the brake drum cause the drum is to big. if only it were disc all round. ahwell was worth checkin anyway. didnt lose any money doin so.
me217
