Fitting alloys

1. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #1 31st May 2007, 15:22

   Well just a quick q, for the ring trip im putting some new alloys & tyres on. There 15's and came with the bolts. Do i need to consider anything when im putting them on.
   
   Tracking etc? Also wat NM do the bolts have to be.
2. Toby-VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Desborough Posts: 230 Black Saxo VTR

   #2 31st May 2007, 15:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste_1 Well just a quick q, for the ring trip im putting some new alloys & tyres on. There 15's and came with the bolts. Do i need to consider anything when im putting them on. Tracking etc? Also wat NM do the bolts have to be.

   you need to consider alot of things!
   
   1. the PCD (pitch circle diameter) which is the distance between bolt holes
   2. the offset (how far out the wheels will sit)
   3. the bolt length are they long enough to do the job safely if the offset is different.
   4. tyre pressures, if your going all the way to the ring you will want a good pressure in for driving and then change when you get to the track for better grip.
   5. that the mounting surface is clean and rust free so the wheels sit flush
   6. to grease the hubs with copper grease and also a bit on the bolts!
   
   standard NM torque would be around 80 but i would advise 90-95 for track action at least just to be on the safe side!
   
   hope this helps mate!
3. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #3 31st May 2007, 16:06

   ty mate, the rims are 15" and came with the car. Already been fitted so im confident there all good.
   
   Just wanna make sure i dont have to change any bits.
4. Toby-VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Desborough Posts: 230 Black Saxo VTR

   #4 31st May 2007, 16:15

   no problems you should be good from that its a fairly comprehensive list lol
5. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #5 31st May 2007, 16:25

   Aye, i fitted a set to my astra and at 80mph the whole car juddered so i flogged em!! - Last thing i want on the way to the ring.
6. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #6 1st June 2007, 21:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste_1 Aye, i fitted a set to my astra and at 80mph the whole car juddered so i flogged em!! - Last thing i want on the way to the ring.

   That was happening in my mates punto.. he just changed his wheel spacers, they weren't sitting flush inside the wheel