Are wheel adaptors safe
04-02-2003, 04:27 PM
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Are wheel adaptors safe
I'm looking to get the 18" z06 replica rims, but was wondering if the wheel adaptors are safe enough to hold 400+hp.
I've seen lots of members rides and was just wondering?
I didn't upgrade the rear to 4th gen yet(hoping next winter).
So if I where using the adaptors what is the max tire size that I can use for the front and rear?
let me know, thanks
I've seen lots of members rides and was just wondering?
I didn't upgrade the rear to 4th gen yet(hoping next winter).
So if I where using the adaptors what is the max tire size that I can use for the front and rear?
let me know, thanks
04-02-2003, 04:31 PM
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i asked the same question on january 15th.....
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=155087
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=155087
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18's all around.
however i have not driven them to their potential because my engine isn't broken in so i can't fully vouch yet. i've been told that the adapters will not cause a problem and i don't see how it could. with the new power i have now i will blow my rear before i break a stud.
however i have not driven them to their potential because my engine isn't broken in so i can't fully vouch yet. i've been told that the adapters will not cause a problem and i don't see how it could. with the new power i have now i will blow my rear before i break a stud.
04-02-2003, 09:10 PM
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i tihnk its safe to say that that is the nicest car i have probably ever seen in my entire life.... seriously. How the hell did u get it to shine so good!??!?!?!
04-03-2003, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
I would say they are safe for street use on street tires. If you roadrace or dragrace with slicks then they might not be safe.
I would say they are safe for street use on street tires. If you roadrace or dragrace with slicks then they might not be safe.
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04-03-2003, 11:32 AM
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Revlimit hasn't had any problems with his; if he can't break them with all the stuff he does, then I'm not worried about breaking them! 
04-03-2003, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by LT1guy
Revlimit hasn't had any problems with his; if he can't break them with all the stuff he does, then I'm not worried about breaking them!
Revlimit hasn't had any problems with his; if he can't break them with all the stuff he does, then I'm not worried about breaking them!
I havent had any problems with mine.
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i would think that drifting wouldn't put nearly as much stress on them as racing with slicks.
but i don't see the adaptor being the week point, i think the weekpoint would be the studs, and the studs should see about the same forces adaptor or not.
but i don't see the adaptor being the week point, i think the weekpoint would be the studs, and the studs should see about the same forces adaptor or not.
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i agree with the stud point.
make sure you get at least an 8 grade
i have 10 grade titanium on mine........supposedly. i've heard of people trying to get by on as little as 6 and snapping them clean off. doesn't sound fun to me.
make sure you get at least an 8 grade
i have 10 grade titanium on mine........supposedly. i've heard of people trying to get by on as little as 6 and snapping them clean off. doesn't sound fun to me.
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I'd say as long as the studs are of high quality you should see no problems. I put a **** load of stress on my wheel adapters with drifting and also taking turns with road race tires on them. And I've had no problems. I checked out the studs and checked all the torque on the lugnuts and their all still perfectly fine. (side note: I also have the Skulte adapters)
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