16"x12" REAL Rims 5x4.75" - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

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Looking to sell a set of 16"x12" REAL Racing Rims.
These have 5x4.75" bolt pattern with 7 7/8" backspacing (as measured to edge of lip).
I picked these up for my car but have never even used them, I was told these are sized for 4th gen F-bodies. I had ideas of running CP w/ my CMC car.
I mounted one up today to see how they fit. See pictures above.
Note: I used a 1/2" spacer when mounting on the front. It appears to be about 3/16"-1/4" space between the lip edge and the spindle... with the 1/2" spacer. I slid a scrap of 3/16" stock between the wheel & spacer and it cleared.
At full lock the corners of the tires rub the fender liner, no suprise. It also appears the tie rod *may* rub the inside lip shoulder at full lock. You may be able to see the gouging on this inside lip, which was incurred prior to my ownership. I'm supposing from tie rod rub. I have a bump stop kit on so the rod end is beefier and dropped down an additional 3/4". close ups did not turn out well with my camera. Although it is ugly, I do not believe this compromises the strength/function of this wheel.
Wheels have totally dead 25.0x12.0x16 Hoosier R45s mounted. Also the bolts were loosened on one of the wheels (three piece) so one or all of the wheels may need to be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled.
Wheel/tire combo felt about 2-5lbs lighter than my bald RA1 255/16 salad shooter combo.
tires can be dismounted & tossed before shipping

I'm looking for $450 plus shipping for the set.

Let me know. don't bother w/ a PM, email only.
mdawdy(at) austin . rr . com

please forward to the CP email list if you happen to subscribe!

thanks,
Morgan

This post has been edited by y5e06: Mar 29 2008, 11:26 PM

y5e06 View Member Profile	Mar 29 2008, 11:25 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88	http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome...LnQ&notag=1 Looking to sell a set of 16"x12" REAL Racing Rims. These have 5x4.75" bolt pattern with 7 7/8" backspacing (as measured to edge of lip). I picked these up for my car but have never even used them, I was told these are sized for 4th gen F-bodies. I had ideas of running CP w/ my CMC car. I mounted one up today to see how they fit. See pictures above. Note: I used a 1/2" spacer when mounting on the front. It appears to be about 3/16"-1/4" space between the lip edge and the spindle... with the 1/2" spacer. I slid a scrap of 3/16" stock between the wheel & spacer and it cleared. At full lock the corners of the tires rub the fender liner, no suprise. It also appears the tie rod may rub the inside lip shoulder at full lock. You may be able to see the gouging on this inside lip, which was incurred prior to my ownership. I'm supposing from tie rod rub. I have a bump stop kit on so the rod end is beefier and dropped down an additional 3/4". close ups did not turn out well with my camera. Although it is ugly, I do not believe this compromises the strength/function of this wheel. Wheels have totally dead 25.0x12.0x16 Hoosier R45s mounted. Also the bolts were loosened on one of the wheels (three piece) so one or all of the wheels may need to be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. Wheel/tire combo felt about 2-5lbs lighter than my bald RA1 255/16 salad shooter combo. tires can be dismounted & tossed before shipping I'm looking for $450 plus shipping for the set. Let me know. don't bother w/ a PM, email only. mdawdy(at) austin . rr . com please forward to the CP email list if you happen to subscribe! thanks, Morgan This post has been edited by y5e06: Mar 29 2008, 11:26 PM

slowTA View Member Profile	Mar 30 2008, 01:20 AM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	If I had a fourth gen, I would be sending paypal to that address right now. But it looks like I'll need over 3" worth of spacer for a third gen.

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Mar 30 2008, 01:34 AM Post #3
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	Looks pretty cool. QUOTE (slowTA @ Mar 29 2008, 09:20 PM) If I had a fourth gen, I would be sending paypal to that address right now. But it looks like I'll need over 3" worth of spacer for a third gen. Could you space out the "wide 5" part of the rim with some aluminum spacers?

slowTA View Member Profile	Mar 30 2008, 01:38 AM Post #4
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Mar 29 2008, 09:34 PM) Looks pretty cool. QUOTE (slowTA @ Mar 29 2008, 09:20 PM) If I had a fourth gen, I would be sending paypal to that address right now. But it looks like I'll need over 3" worth of spacer for a third gen. Could you space out the "wide 5" part of the rim with some aluminum spacers? I'm not sure how that would work. If I understand it correctly putting a spacer there would make it worse for a thirdgen.