| Wheel Offset
As I do not have a grand to spend on Halibrands, I have been looking around for decent looking wheels to fit onto my Sumo. I think I have at last found what I am looking for, and at a pretty good price too(Raceways of Donington, advertised in July's Kitcar Magazine). However, the wheels I like are only done in 7x15 with -10 or +15mm offset and 8x15 with -20mm offset (for a Sierra based model). Now Pilgrim's latest manual states that the 7x15 should have -10mm and the 8x15 +5mm. This contradicts their earlier Mk3 manual that states 7x15 should be -20mm and 8x15 should be -22mm. For the life of me I can not see why though; the donor car has not changed and the Sumo dimensions are also the same. Also, my understanding of offset is that the more negative it is, the greater the ratio of dish (and the Cobra usually has a large dish on the rear wheels). So, am I getting confused or what? I even contacted Pilgrim, who were even less sure than I was (now thats crazy). Can anyone out there explain what wheels I can fit on my Sumo rather than pay Pilgrims prices for Halibrands. Can anyone advise me of somewhere else where I might find decent wheels (I know that I will not be able to match the looks of Halibrands; but, in time maybe).
Thats enough from mee, you are all probably asleep by now.
Neil
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