Bolt Pattern Adapters - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Flat Black VW · 04-12-2013, 03:05 PM

I tried searching but couldn't find any real answers.

How do you guys feel about running bolt adapters on a track for HPDE events. I have access to some 5x114.3 wheels and would like to run those for events but would need adapters.

I'm thinking as long as I go with a reputable brand they shouldn't fall apart or anything. Is it more reliable to go with slimmer ones as opposed to larger ones? Any input would be appreciated.

grodenglaive · 04-12-2013, 03:51 PM

problem is they change the wheel offset and add weight and are not cheap. Better just to pick up some used rims that fit and sell the 114.3's.

kvnchu · 04-12-2013, 04:55 PM

Also remember that when you need to torque your wheels every couple session so if you run an adapter I would strongly recommend you remove the wheel and torque the adapter as well as the wheel.

I agree with groden 100%

Flat Black VW · 04-12-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grodenglaive

problem is they change the wheel offset and add weight and are not cheap. Better just to pick up some used rims that fit and sell the 114.3's.

I dont own any sets of 114.3, but have more than a few friends with multiple sets, being able to run those wheels gives me access to many different wheels.

FRSPirate · 04-12-2013, 05:07 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32335

CSG Mike · 04-12-2013, 05:33 PM

We have a set. Depending on the wheels, you may or may not need to cut your stock studs so that the wheel can sit flush on the adapter.

renfield90 · 04-12-2013, 08:41 PM

KISS applies here. Will it work? Yeah, but you're adding complexity and another failure point to the system and then placing the system in a high risk environment. Does it still sound like a good idea?

BlaineWasHere · 04-13-2013, 01:06 PM

Just get proper wheels. Buy the time you spend the money to make your friends wheels fit you could have bought half of a set of wheels that work.

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Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Bolt Pattern Adapters I tried searching but couldn't find any real answers. How do you guys feel about running bolt adapters on a track for HPDE events. I have access to some 5x114.3 wheels and would like to run those for events but would need adapters. I'm thinking as long as I go with a reputable brand they shouldn't fall apart or anything. Is it more reliable to go with slimmer ones as opposed to larger ones? Any input would be appreciated.

04-12-2013, 04:55 PM	#3
kvnchu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2005 S2000 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 291 Thanks: 66 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also remember that when you need to torque your wheels every couple session so if you run an adapter I would strongly recommend you remove the wheel and torque the adapter as well as the wheel. I agree with groden 100% __________________ Scion FR-S '13 - Track Toy BMW M Roadster '06 - Track Toy Suzuki GSX-R750 '07 - Track Toy Lexus IS350 '07 - Sold

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BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just get proper wheels. Buy the time you spend the money to make your friends wheels fit you could have bought half of a set of wheels that work. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

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