[DMCForum] Re: Lug pattern

["Toby Peterson" <tmpintnl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bill - I just thought that I should clarify something here - the lug 
pattern on the DeLorean is 4 X 100mm.  This is the same pattern as 
most Honda's, and many other imported cars.  There are literally 
hundreds of wheels that will fit our lug pattern.  As you said 
however, the issue to consider is the offsets.  Our "dual-centric 
adapters" can resolve most of those issues safely.  The major 
problem is with the rear wheels, which have a 21mm offset stock.  
Most aftermarket wheels have a 40mm ~ 44mm offset, so we need about 
20mm ~ 25mm correction.  25mm looks great for 99% of the 
applications.  This gives a slightly wider stance, but still keeps 
the bearing loading within reason.  The DeLorean front wheels have a 
39mm offset, so the aftermarket wheels work out pretty well without 
correction.  The only issue up there is with those strange studs 
with the pronounced shoulder.  We have ways with those as well.

Toby Peterson
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com  


--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> Problem isn't the lug pattern (4" square), it's the offsets. Look
> closely at a DeLorean -- outer edges of  front and rear tires line 
up,
> despite radically different tire sizes (compare to the alignment 
of a
> dually pickup). This was a design concession forced by all that 
weight
> behind the rear axle (original Giugiaro designs had 14" tires the
> whole way round). This also explains why we can't carry flat rear
> tires under our hoods! Front rims have a traditional outward offset
> while rears are deeply inset. If you can find matching rims with 
the
> same uncommon bolt pattern, in two different diameters/widths, with
> two different offsets, you may be able to pull this off. Otherwise,
> I'd stick with the stock rims while you address other issues.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939

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