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Challenger Wheels 15x10 - anyone seen them

Started by _LH350_ , Mar 20 2007 11:17 AM

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#101 A9X

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Posted 19 July 2007 - 10:02 PM

Which is one of the reasons i'm unhappy about that idea.
Yes MRNOS, money spent on wheels and brakes.
I'll recoup most of the money selling the Simmons, they are still ok for most brakes, not the big race stuff we are using.

I'm considering getting dragways to do some custom stuff, but now the problem is blown out with a lack of time.

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#102 A9X

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Posted 19 July 2007 - 10:04 PM

Actually , 15 x 10's fit tharse really well.

Just won't fit the front. Dammit

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#103 RIM-010

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Posted 19 July 2007 - 10:30 PM

BCR42Y, I'll have a go.

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#104 dattoman

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Posted 19 July 2007 - 11:18 PM

15x10 Challenger didn't fit either
Nor did the 15x10 Hotwire

Keep trying boys

As for everyone except Welby ... who doesn't like spacers and wants HQ pattern.
Have a look at some spacers and Commodore offset rims Rory
That may be your answer

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#105 _rorym_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 07:56 AM

Well that brings me back to B45s with offset rims then and spacers...my head hurts! :cry:

Or I flick the Wilwoods and go smaller calipers..Any suggestions?
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#106 Racehatch

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 09:22 AM

Just to clarify, are you looking to go to 15 X 10 or 8 with the simmons?

Edited by 350LH, 20 July 2007 - 09:25 AM.

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#107 _rorym_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 09:54 AM

We are 15 x 10 alround.
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#108 Racehatch

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 11:15 AM

Yeah you're in a bit of a pickle....

Prob the cheapest option would be to change the calipers, but either way if you want to run the simmons, you are going to have to source a set of 4 inner/outer rims that will suit, which will be hard to find s/h so you will prob have to buy them from retro.. and by the time you have done that it will be as much (almost) as buying a complete new set...

The other option is speaking to a chap that Red put me in touch with, his name is Craig and he is remaking the jongblood wheels for the group c guys, not cheap but he will be able to do the correct offsets for your application, if you're gonna spend the money at least get the right period wheel!

let me know if you want his details.

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#109 _MRNOS_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 11:34 AM

Rory heres the pics from that sedan Ive got here
Datto what brakes would these be?? Part number 9933233
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#110 _rorym_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 02:34 PM

NO PBRs at the wreckers only Girlings..any problem with them?
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#111 _rorym_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 03:41 PM

Yeah you're in a bit of a pickle....

Prob the cheapest option would be to change the calipers, but either way if you want to run the simmons, you are going to have to source a set of 4 inner/outer rims that will suit, which will be hard to find s/h so you will prob have to buy them from retro.. and by the time you have done that it will be as much (almost) as buying a complete new set...

The other option is speaking to a chap that Red put me in touch with, his name is Craig and he is remaking the jongblood wheels for the group c guys, not cheap but he will be able to do the correct offsets for your application, if you're gonna spend the money at least get the right period wheel!

let me know if you want his details.

Too rich for me Sam..I will go Challengers at a pinch. I am flicking the Wilwoods and going back to PBRs..if they are good enough for the Group C guys they will do NOS and I.
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Edited by rorym, 20 July 2007 - 03:44 PM.

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#112 _MRNOS_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 03:45 PM

Rory the girlocks are bigger from memory and will need to be modified, PBR's are the go, 2 sets on ebay look under holden brakes, $15 and $25 starting bid

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#113 dattoman

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:03 PM

Those ones are HQ cast iron
They are strong and don't flex much
You can also buy decent pads for them

Girlocks are alloy, flex more , and no decent pads

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#114 _MRNOS_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:13 PM

Opinions on the AU brake upgrade???

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#115 dattoman

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:19 PM

You wanna what now ?

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#116 _HatchmanSS76_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:24 PM

Bugger. I should have got pictures of Waynes new brake setup on his race car as it may have been handy for this thread.
Wayne bought a heap of NASCAR brake gear from the USA and fitted to the hatch.
Big and better brakes and heaps of weight removed at the same time.
Sam, the test session went well for the new brakes on Waynes. It does have a vibration that wasn't there before so an on car balance will be done before the next meeting and maybe another test day. Dave poped a diff 3rd time out so he had a drive of Waynes and then took the VE family car out for some laps. We've been talking of changing the diff for a while, now it's a must. Bloody Volvo diffs.

Simmons on Waynes Hatch with the new brakes no problems. They are only 15x8's thou
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Edited by HatchmanSS76, 20 July 2007 - 06:28 PM.

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#117 _MRNOS_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:24 PM

You wanna what now ?

This, maybe not from them but this setup
http://www.hoppers.c...2007/index.html

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#118 _MRNOS_

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Posted 20 July 2007 - 06:26 PM

Bugger. I should have got pictures of Waynes new brake setup on his race car as it may have been handy for this thread.
Wayne bought a heap of NASCAR brake gear from the USA and fitted to the hatch.
Big and better brakes and heaps of weight removed at the same time.
Sam, the test session went well for the new brakes on Waynes. It does have a vibration that wasn't there before so an on car balance will done before the next meeting and maybe another test day. Dave poped a diff 3rd time out so he had adrive of Waynes and then took the VE family car out for some laps. We've been talking of changing the diff for a while, now it's a must. Bloody Volvo diffs.

Simmons on Waynes Hatch with the new brakes no problems. They are only 15x8's thou

Mmmmmmm nice!!!
I'm only going 8inch wheels on the front

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#119 _rorym_

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 12:02 PM

You wanna what now ?
This, maybe not from them but this setup
http://www.hoppers.c...2007/index.html

They show them mounted to the rear ...dont know if that is because of tierod clearence.
R

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#120 _rocket_

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 05:38 PM

I ve got 15x10 and 15x8 challengers from dean, they were about $240 ea last year, I dont know if Im repeating anything on here because I havent read the last 6 pages because Im dial up but, I have had problems with the offset on the 15x10s, they are equal 5in 5 out and they rub on the flares with 255/55x15 tyres, the 15x8 fronts clear my 4 piston calipers, but I only use these wheels to trailer it around so the slicks dont get wrecked, if anyone in Bris wants to try them to see if they fit let me know. the 16x10 simmons have equal offsets also and I have to space them out 6mm to stop them rubbing on the inside, I think the challengers have a thicker centre than the simmons which make them hang out further. A 14x8 hotwire clears the front calipers, but a 15x9.5 simmon wont without a 10mm spacer, because it hits the nuts on the back of the centre.

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#121 _rorym_

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 05:44 PM

Thanks Rocket...More useful info.
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#122 _rorym_

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Posted 25 July 2007 - 05:36 PM

Like Arrimars..Mine sit on the steering knuckle...I reckon the Harrop arms would give them more clearence.
R

Arrimars HQ Front end.
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#123 _MRNOS_

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Posted 25 July 2007 - 06:12 PM

Do they hit the tie-rod? That other sedan I had here didnt

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#124 _rorym_

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Posted 25 July 2007 - 06:14 PM

Talk to NOS about this today..I have B45 Simmons centres..Not sure if they are HQ or Commodore..What I was wondering, as they are fitted with tapered nuts..If you drilled them out to take the long shank mag wheel nuts with the collars this would make them definate HQ pattern...?..Anyone done this?? Anyone got a problem with it???
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