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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: Runningwild on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 11:45:28 AM

Title: Wheels
Post by: Runningwild on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 11:45:28 AM

I'm looking at a VTO classic 8 wheel.  15"x6 with the right bolt pattern and a +24mm offset.  Will that work ok or will I need a wheel spacer?  I'm running the banks rear disc kit so I need at least a 14"" rim.  Any thoughts.   Thanks tom

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 12:57:45 PM

I have the rear Banks discs with 13" wheels.

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Runningwild on Wednesday,February 22, 2017, 06:20:36 AM

Richard inferred I should go with a bigger wheel.  Hard to find 13" tires so I thought a 15"" rim would make it easier.  However  will I need spacers with a +24 offset.  Can't find a +28 offset wheel.

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Grumblebuns on Wednesday,February 22, 2017, 10:48:35 AM

Tom, have you tried these guys?

http://www.vtowheels.com/Europa_c_67-2.html

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Runningwild on Wednesday,February 22, 2017, 12:07:39 PM

Joji. That's what I'm looking at. They say a +24mm but in the spec sheet I found on the forum it said +28mm.  Only 1/8" difference but would I need a spacer for the 24mm.  Trying to figure out everything in advance.

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Grumblebuns on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 08:57:41 AM

Unless someone else has your setup and is willing to take measurements, you may be forced to figure out what you need by taking your own measurements. Make a jig with your bolt pattern and see what clearance you will need to clear the rear disc setup. This link has a pretty good explanation of offset and back/front space.

http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/tech-offset.php

FYI, I have a rear disc conversion with a 4x108 bolt pattern and Wilwood calipers. Wheels are 6x14 Panasports. Clearance between the calipers and wheel is very close. I would have chosen 15" wheels due to larger tire selection.

Joji

Title: Re: Wheels
Post by: Runningwild on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 10:36:39 AM

Thanks Joji. That's what I'll due. Have a friend that's a dealer for VTO. May have him send me one for fitting before I buy the set