Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Other than actually measuring it, how can I find out what size spigot rings I need? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 The size depend on the manufacture of the alloy wheels so a search on google should give you answer. Either that or ask nic or gaz. Are you still trying to cure your steering wobble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 What wheel brand and model are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 SSR Decoltes. Nic, can you supply these? The spigot rings, not the wheels, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wallace9 - yes I am, looks like this is the problem as with stock wheels the issue goes away. Fingers crossed! Then it's up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 As you know I was having this problem too. Tried everything and spent a fortune having allignments dones, discs changed and spigot rings. It was in and out various garages for weeks and in the end it was the wheel balance. The guy that fixed it says they had to be done using a dynamic balance not a static balance that everyone else was using. In the end it should have cost me a tenner to put right. I was raging!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 It better not be that!!! There will be large wheels inserted into certain people if that is the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 SSR Decoltes. Nic, can you supply these? I *think* they will be 74mm outer diameter, but your wheels are no longer sold so I'm not able to confirm. I think you'll need to remove and measure one to make sure. If they are 74mm I don't have this size in stock, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucky40 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 wallace where did u take the car to get this done in the end?? i was thinking of taking mine to wheels in motion in thurrock to get the car running like a dream as i have 19'' alloys and its never been done. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Nor does Gaz Hmm ebay it is then!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 wallace where did u take the car to get this done in the end?? i was thinking of taking mine to wheels in motion in thurrock to get the car running like a dream as i have 19'' alloys and its never been done. Ben It was a small garage in Montrose. Very good and good prices. All the locals up here seem to use him and they deal with quite a few jap cars which is good. I'm now taking my car there for servicing as well. It might be a bit too far for you to travel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've had problems with vibrations and after seeing Ibrar he swapped the plastic one's i'd been given to some aluminum one's and now my cars nice and smooth.... basically with spigot rings Ibrar is your man i'd say You can but ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 I pm'd Ibrar and I guess he's not about. I need them sharpish so I can't hang about unfortunately or I'd wait for Gaz to get them in stock. They're like £15!!!! Outrageous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I need some spigot rings for mine. Lowenhart BR5 20" wheels. Nic if you can get them drop me a PM. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Rosie, why don't you just measure them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Because it's a big operation to take the wheels off her car due to it being so wide and low Rosie, phone Ibrar - he's great over the phone and sorted me with spigot rings in 24 hours flat. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Yeah phone Ibrar: 0121 7074554 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 You need a ring that's a light interference fit over the noses on the hubs, and a couple of thou clearance fit in the rims. I can't recall the diameter of the hub noses, you need to measure the rim holes with internal calipers at least. I told you the wheels would be the problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Because it's a big operation to take the wheels off her car due to it being so wide and low Rosie, phone Ibrar - he's great over the phone and sorted me with spigot rings in 24 hours flat. -Ian Ok I'll ring him. That's only part of the story. 1) Car is kept 20 mins drive from my house 2) Foot and Mouth = I have to disinfect myself and my car to even get to the unit where my car is stored. 3) like Ian said above, but it's a proper joke involving getting the car onto the exact right spot on an incline, then onto blocks of wood, then you're in a position to start jacking up and removing wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 You need a ring that's a light interference fit over the noses on the hubs, and a couple of thou clearance fit in the rims. I can't recall the diameter of the hub noses, you need to measure the rim holes with internal calipers at least. I told you the wheels would be the problem.... I never doubted you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 D'oh. Spoken to him and he can't get them in that size Why is this car such a PITA?!?!! The simplest God damn things!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi Rosie, 73 > 60.1mm is the size you need - Ibrar will have these in stock... My stocks are still 10 days away Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Cheers Gaz - he's only got 72 and can't get any bigger. He's going to double check but looks unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Any engineering shop can turn you these from some steel or alloy tube or bar stock. You just need the ID, the OD, and how long you want them (same as the stock nose "length", probably about 10mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 At the risk of sounding like a plum, what the hell is an engineering shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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