Re: Wheel Help...Please?

[Mike Arman <armanmik@n-jcenter.com>]

>From: "Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu>
>Subject: Re: Wheel Help...Please?
>
>Scott- I do not believe the 86 5ks was 4x108 -- I thought they were 5x112.

NA engined cars are 4 by 108, 45mm offset
Turbo cars are 5 by 112, 45 mm offset


>Someone on the list was compiling wheel/tire info... hopefully they will
>answer.
>
>On Mon, 21 Dec 1998, Scott Sierakowski wrote:
>
>> I have a set of TSW Blades 4X108, offset 35mm with 225/50/16's off my 95
>> 90Q Sport.  Does anyone know if these will fit on a 86 5000S?
>

These will probably be VERY VERY tight - considering the 45 mm offset for
the 5K series, the 35mm wheels are NOT correct - look for problems in the
rear fender area - that's where most complaints seem to arise - also check
the tie-rod end to tire clearance on the front.

The *ONLY* thing that *MAY* save you is the difference between the rear
axle geometry on the NA and the turbo cars - NA has a beam axle, turbo is
full independent - be REAL careful here!

Best Regards,

Mike Arman