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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Big Andy on December 28, 2009, 08:57:08 PM

Title: Hub Adapters
Post by: Big Andy on December 28, 2009, 08:57:08 PM

Hi, im after a bit of advice. 

I need a set of mud tyres for the xj, I have a spare set of wheels and I was ready to buy some tyres untill I came across these on Ebay:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280433347765 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280433347765)

Ive got 4 sets of tyres for my discovery, Ive got some decent road tyres, AT tyres, Colway MT's, and a set of Insa Turbo Special Trac's for the seriously sticky stuff, all on 16" Land Rover rims.  It would be a lot easier for me if I could fit these wheels to my XJ, and it would save me cluttering up my garden with more wheels. 

So, what do you reckon? has anybody used these adapters?

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Nosebolt on December 28, 2009, 09:22:37 PM

cant see any issue with them (other than the obvious street creed issue :011: ) the design looks the same as the normal spacers many of us use, only with the studs on a different PCD

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Big Andy on December 28, 2009, 09:26:05 PM

Thanks Nosebolt, Provided nobody has any horror stories about adapters breaking and wheels falling off I reckcon these may well be a sound investment.

Andy

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 28, 2009, 10:08:20 PM

dunno bout that particular bit of kit but that seller has a good track record (check suppliers section)

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Big Andy on December 28, 2009, 10:11:02 PM

Yeah, thats where I found them. I was browsing through his inventory looking at mud tyres when i noticed his adaptors. I think i'll give them a shot.

Cheers

Andy

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Bubba on December 28, 2009, 10:18:19 PM

not used adapters for pcd changes but have used them for spacers and if fitted corectly i see no probs

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 28, 2009, 10:33:10 PM

Have used them a few times on vw's and know lots of people that use them with no problems, as long as they are good quality I don't think you would have any probs

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: isle of man on December 28, 2009, 11:15:25 PM

Solid are the best after that I would go Terra....

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Dave69 on December 29, 2009, 10:44:41 AM

like a few people who have used this seller, he doesn't sell cheap made stuff. He carries a small amount in stock but some are made to order

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: greggmo on December 29, 2009, 02:56:25 PM

the width with the spacers on will cause you problems unless you are well lifted and or chop your arches or buy some wheels with the right back spacing. the spacers do look a good bit of kit though mate.

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: The Smiths on December 29, 2009, 09:22:59 PM

I got some adaptors from the states to fit Suzuki fitment (also Jeep CJ) wheels to mine - same as spacers - look on ebay.com

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: Big Andy on December 29, 2009, 10:41:53 PM

Ok, thanks everybody I am going to give these adapters a shot. I'll let you know how it goes.

Andy

Title: Re: Hub Adapters
Post by: charger on January 03, 2010, 05:17:50 PM

I have a set of his wheel spacers I am very happy with them.