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Title: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: oakgreengolf on 03 February 2009, 15:52
Just seem some alloys on edition 38 that have been redrilled from 4 to 5 stud. Two of the holes are untouched the other 3 cross over and are then filled. I can't see alot of info on this subject so was wondering is it safe?
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: dan7 on 03 February 2009, 17:20
Go on www.wheel-whores.com , there's a section that mentions all about this topic!!  :wink:
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Wayne on 03 February 2009, 17:41
Why bother, lot more choice in 4x100 than 5x100 or just use adaptors.
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: oakgreengolf on 03 February 2009, 17:56
 my cars running 5x100 and you can't get 4x100 to 5x100 adapters. choice of 5 stud wheels is also pretty poor
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: sidecarphil on 03 February 2009, 18:44
can you not go back to 4 x 100 ???

Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: oakgreengolf on 03 February 2009, 18:49
can but means changing drive shafts, hubs, wishbones, calipers, anti roll bar etc. bit of a mish. Ill find some alloys somewhere i like
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Neo Badness on 03 February 2009, 19:01
Didn't realise there was a shortage of decent styles in 5x100. I was considering changing to 5x100 from my mk3 to utilise the bigger brakes on my mk2. So would you say stick with the 4x100 256mm?

Have you tried having a skek @ http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/? Gives you fair amount of info even if you don't buy from them.
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: danny_p on 03 February 2009, 19:04
just have to change hubs, caliper carriers and disks  iirc
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Chris-White on 03 February 2009, 19:24
All the wheels ive seen that im wanting recently have been popping up in 5x100!
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Chris-White on 03 February 2009, 19:29
for example:

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205243
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205033
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205298
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Neo Badness on 03 February 2009, 19:43
links not working for me :sad:
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: filthy on 03 February 2009, 19:53
Try seeing whats available for Jap cars...I know imprezas have the same PCD, the rest (centre bore, offset etc) can all be sorted by an engineering shop... :smiley:
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: JC on 03 February 2009, 19:58
links not working for me :sad:

gotta be an E38 member and signed in  :wink:
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: oakgreengolf on 03 February 2009, 20:14
chris-white that second set are the ones that have been modded from 4x100 to 5x100. i also think 17's are to big. 16's at a push maybe
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Neo Badness on 03 February 2009, 21:08
links not working for me :sad:

gotta be an E38 member and signed in  :wink:

wasn't logged in, doh... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: Chris-White on 03 February 2009, 21:13
chris-white that second set are the ones that have been modded from 4x100 to 5x100. i also think 17's are to big. 16's at a push maybe

those borbet B's are the actual sex.
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: rubjonny on 04 February 2009, 08:40
just have to change hubs, caliper carriers and disks  iirc

4-5 stud bearing calipers have the ball joint fixing further forward/back, wheel end up non-central in the arch if you missmatch wishbone/bearing carrier. so wishbones may need to be fitted, possiby a different anti-roll bar depending on which bones are fitted, outer c/vs at least or shafts & track rods if track is changed etc.
Title: Re: Converting 4x100 alloys to 5x100
Post by: oakgreengolf on 04 February 2009, 17:43
im going to stick with the 5 stud less messing about