Re: Wheel fitment thoughts, on CGT

["Ryan Hoitink" <hoitink@bytehead.com>]

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From: <only5kgt@uswest.net>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 1999 6:24 PM
Subject: Wheel fitment thoughts, on CGT


> I just ran across a set of wheels that *almost* fit, so it
> seems. These were from a Ford Contour/Mondeo. 4x108 pattern,
> 49mm offset. 205/60HR15 tires, with OK tread. Almost free.
> There's the reason I'm trying to make these fit. No
> clearance problems in back that I can see. Patient is an '85
> Coupe. In front: The tie rod end contacts the tire. Not
> enough to preclude being able to bolt it up... it's just
> touching it.
> Questions: With these Ford rims, (six spoke- surprisingly
> sharp looking with center caps off)the fit is obviously not
> hubcentric. The center hole is too big. Now, aside from ease
> of mounting, why is this imperative? It's my thinking that
> the wheel will bolt on where the lugs line up, period. No
> center post is going to change this. How am I wrong here?
> Beyond that: I was thinking that going to 195/60HR15 would
> fix the clearance problem. No trouble with that, except that
> this inflates the overall cost, especially when I have four
> good 205s. So, after reading the bit about spacers on the
> type 44, I wonder about this option. Where can you order
> spacers/longer bolts? What is the danger inherent in doing
> this, and how does it relate to the hubcentric question?
>
> Apologies for the numerous questions on a topic we've
> already covered. I know there's always a practically OEM way
> to do a rolling stock upgrade... but this car has been such
> a bargain, I can't see spending ~$1000 for a tire/wheel
> upgrade for it. I don't wish to compromise safety either,
> but I know there's a happy medium somewhere.
> Regards,
> Rob
> 1985 Coupe GT, in search of new shoes
>
>
>


I'm sorry I don't have an answer, but I, too, have been considering the idea
of putting coutour rims on my '84 5k.  I was curious as to whether there
might be more clearance on a 5k than on a 4k/coupe for this setup.  Sorry if
this question was already answered and I might have missed it.

Ryan