3 to 4 stud spacers/concerters

1. streakofpiss Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 South Yorkshire Posts: 687

   #1 22nd February 2008, 09:18

   Seen these and just wondering if anyone else has used them/if they're safe?
   
   *converters
2. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #2 22nd February 2008, 19:23

   I saw a set of these, but wasn't totally convinced about them being safe. Spoke to an alloy wheel place about them and they said they stopped selling them because they had too many comebacks on them. I would steer clear and find a nice set of 3 stud wheels if i were you.
3. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #3 22nd February 2008, 19:30

   would it not be possible to get a 4 stud hub assembly and bolt it on?
4. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #4 22nd February 2008, 19:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sharpie would it not be possible to get a 4 stud hub assembly and bolt it on?

   to convert it to 4 stud, you have to but the rear axle, the front suspension legs and driveshafts, looked into it and it was very expensive.
5. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #5 22nd February 2008, 19:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by steve_335 to convert it to 4 stud, you have to but the rear axle, the front suspension legs and driveshafts, looked into it and it was very expensive.

   sure it could be done on a budget with careful buying, plus you'd have the bonus of bigger brakes and harder suspension. iirc it's fairly dear for the adapters, 4 stud vag to 5 stud porsche adapters were £150 minimum.
6. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #6 22nd February 2008, 20:26

   But bearing in mind, most of the 3 stud cars are 1.1's so do you need to get bigger brakes, i'm just uprating the discs and pads, not going bigger. I saw a set of adaptors on ebay, they went for about £85 iirc. Trying to find some is a nightmare.
7. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #7 22nd February 2008, 20:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by steve_335 But bearing in mind, most of the 3 stud cars are 1.1's so do you need to get bigger brakes

   it's amazing what a difference bigger brakes can make though. my neighbour had 280mm brakes on his mk2 golf syncro and it was actually scary how quick it stopped.
8. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #8 22nd February 2008, 21:04

   If you want to convert to 4 studs from 3 stud fitment it can be done fairly cheaply if you're happy to just whip the old parts off and put some good condition ones back on.
   
   Front struts you can get for about £50- you only need the bottom half from where the bottom of the spring sits downwards.
   
   Rear axle you could get one from a Mk2 or power steering assisted 1.1 which as 4 studs or any other model above that.
   
   The parts are easy enough to swap over.
   
   You dont need to change driveshafts or anything else
9. streakofpiss Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 South Yorkshire Posts: 687

   #9 22nd February 2008, 21:31

   So should I steer clear of the spacers then?
   
   There's a set on ebay now:
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-STUD-TO-4-ST...ayphotohosting
10. JessopVTS Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Redcar, Middlesbrough Posts: 389 Citroen AX SPORT VTS Citroen AX Forte' VTS

    #10 22nd February 2008, 22:37

    do not get them, pikey as fuck tbh...
    
    as said above..
    change to 4stud, get better wheel options, better brakes, alround better option.
11. gartrell Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester Posts: 1083 BMW 5er

    #11 22nd February 2008, 22:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by streakofpiss So should I steer clear of the spacers then? There's a set on ebay now: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-STUD-TO-4-ST...ayphotohosting

    they look sketchy as!
    
    i wouldnt risk it mate, imagine losing a wheel on the motorway... or anywhere even, i cant imagine the insurance company being pleased about them either..