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Dr. Bob
Going to 5 bolt
When building the BTTF III car, I had to put the 67 VW rims on the car with white wall tires. This was difficult to do, because VW rims do not fit the Delorean. (Obviously!)
So how to do this without changing the stock parts? Well, first you need a 4 x 100 to a 5 x130 adaptor. They make these. The only draw back is that it widens the stance of the car. Reallly, that makes is a "wide track Pontiac!" The adaptor plate is about 1/2" thick.
What this means is that you need to get rims that have more "negative" offset so the tires do not rub against the fenders. Years ago information on, "negative" or "positive" offset on aftermarket rims was readily available and alway something you needed to consider when putting new rims on older cars.
If you go to a tire or rim store today and ask about "offset" they think you are speaking a different language. People working at these stores have no training, no technical knowlegde. So disappointing. They know how to "push bottons" and if there is "no button for that"you are out of luck.
These adaptor plates are about $150 and they just bolt on. Simply, easy and quick. Just make sure you get the right rims.
BTW you can go to other bolt patterns, not just the 5 x130.
Bob
Already planning Delorean Weekend for next year. We have some great surprises and more Delorean Documentary movies.
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Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Bob635
If you go to a tire or rim store today and ask about "offset" they think you are speaking a different language. People working at these stores have no training, no technical knowlegde. So disappointing. They know how to "push bottons" and if there is "no button for that"you are out of luck.
When i brought my bmw to change the tires after i bought it, they took me to the floor area to warn me the tires I had purchased were all the same size, but my car had staggered tires. It took way too long to convince them that those cheap no-name brand tires were the incorrect size for the car and that mine were correct, despite showing them the manual.
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LS Swapper
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LS Swapper
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I have to say, very impressive Josh. Not sure if I like the red calipers, but your opinion is the only one that counts. (On your car)
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Member
Nice work. I especially like your caliper bracket implementation. I've been running Miata brakes up front on mine for almost a decade but still haven't come up with a convenient solution for the rear.
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LS Swapper
Originally Posted by
Dickey
Nice work. I especially like your caliper bracket implementation. I've been running Miata brakes up front on mine for almost a decade but still haven't come up with a convenient solution for the rear.
Your setup originally inspired me to run the Miata brakes, which I provide kits for now. Mind you I do not use the Mazda spindles and what not like you did that was alot of work you did modifying the control arms. Impressive either way!
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LS Swapper
Just checking in here.
I have put 10,000kms on this 5-Lug big-brake setup without issues. Very happy I did it. If anyone wants to pursue this route I can give guidance and/or provide parts.
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LS Swapper
Many more miles without issues. Working on the exterior of the car now, most notably now the proper colored front bumper.
I was experimenting with front wheel spacers to get the wheel "fitment" proper. In hindsight I would have bought wheels with different backspacing.
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Guy with a DeLorean
This fool is running Honda 2000 rotors.
I'll win. Then me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison.
But seriously, fitment is looking really good on those wheels with the 5 lug conversion. Must be nice to be able to dial in that front ride height with the KW's. What kind of total offset are you running with spacers?
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