desert rats not round...

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:23 pm

hey all, got my desert rats fitted yesterday, drove home and had the car shuddering like never b4, turns out theyre not quite round lol. also they sit out from under the guards by about 2 inches, which i didnt think they would. anyways, theyre gonna be replaced but id just thought id check the offset with u guys, should it not be 4x140?

Thanx

Bretty

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:25 pm

4x140 is the stud pattern. Sorry can't help with offset, but they do stick out as described.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:27 pm

thats cool then, not so much worried bout them sticking as them not being a circle...thanx mate...gonna be 4 weeks before i see the replacements

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:31 pm

Speedies do stick out from the guard by default. I used Flexy Flares to keep them looking legal.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:35 pm

Fang wrote:Speedies do stick out from the guard by default. I used Flexy Flares to keep them looking legal.

oh nice, how much they set u back and are they easy to fit?

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:44 pm

bretgc wrote:oh nice, how much they set u back and are they easy to fit?

Its about $70 for a "pair". But I did all 4 wheels with 1 pair. The flares on my car don't follow the entire arch around though.

You have to drill holes through the rubber flares into the lip of the guard every 5cm or so. Its not difficult - can take some time though.

http://www.bushranger.com.au/flexy_flares.php

Make sure you go the 35cm size.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:47 pm

oh cheers mate, much appreciated

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:53 pm

Unfortunately the Desert Rats are a cheap, mass produced rim that does suffer from being out-of-round and also excessive run-out. There are good ones and there are absolute shockers. I've had both. Once you step up to better quality wheels you don't have this problem.
In the meantime, ask your wheel-balancer to identify the best 2 in your set and put them on the front.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:23 am

brumbyrunner wrote:Unfortunately the Desert Rats are a cheap, mass produced rim that does suffer from being out-of-round and also excessive run-out. There are good ones and there are absolute shockers. I've had both. Once you step up to better quality wheels you don't have this problem.
In the meantime, ask your wheel-balancer to identify the best 2 in your set and put them on the front.

yeh, im having my old rims and tyres put back on for now, save my new tyres while i wait. any suggestions for better quality rims?

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:45 am

You can get Scorpion rims that are the correct offset. Some may argue about the quality and price ($185 each wheel)

http://scorpionsubaru.com/product.htm

You can also get a Crossbred Kit and convert your hubs to the 5 stud subaru pattern. That way you can use Subaru 5 stud wheels (WRX, etc)

http://crossbredperformance.com/

I personally have had no problems with Speedy wheels. But you do get what you pay for.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:23 pm

yeh ill stick with the ones that are on their way for now, c what happens...thanx fellas

Bretty