Crazy thought on wheels

[PureButeS12]

do you think plenty of locktight would help? the only thing i'm worried about is the bolts snapping if i hit a pothole or take a corner at high speed

[marcusp88]

Thats guna look good.

Once ive got my intercooler fitted im going down that route.

What plans do you have on the suspension?

[PureButeS12]

Originally Posted by marcusp88

Thats guna look good.

Once ive got my intercooler fitted im going down that route.

What plans do you have on the suspension?

for the fronts i've ground down the standard shocks & added a lip for a threaded sleeve to sit with a 2 1/4" coil springs, basically making my own coilover. for the rears i've got KYB shocks & i'm still awaiting for -40mm springs to arrive from South Yorkshire Springs

[PukkaSilvia]

your going to need arch extensions. that would be my first main issue of concern.

[PureButeS12]

Originally Posted by Pukka

your going to need arch extensions. that would be my first main issue of concern.

i'm currently working on the arches cos there was a few blebs of rust that i've sanded out, i really need to get some tyres on these to see if/how the car will sit on them, mite have to trim some arch away & stick those rivet on fibreglass extensions... will look cool

[CNHSS1]

Originally Posted by PureButeS12

do you think plenty of locktight would help? the only thing i'm worried about is the bolts snapping if i hit a pothole or take a corner at high speed

i wouldnt loctite wheel studs, but if its the extra cornering loading due to the extra offset, it'll be a small increase compared to the huge loadings when hitting a pot hole with standard wheels/tyres. The extra width wont affect those loads really (more vertical and impact loadings, than cornering 'steady state' loads)

Obviously if you are worried, change all the studs to new ones from Nissan or aftermarket versiosn from Rally Design (RalDes) in Kent