Wheels, Wheels, Wheels - Sumo Mk3

[Will]

Hi all

I've just started building a Sumo mk3 with an RV8. I want to buy wheels soon but don't want to buy traditional Halibrands. Can I just buy any alloys from one of the many wheel dealers that suit the Sierra 4 bolt fixings or do I have to worry about offset etc.

I would like to fit some good looking 5 spoke 17" alloys. I would appreciate some recommendations from anyone who has these.

Also what tyre size would I need on Sumo Mk3

Thanks in advance for any guidance that you may be able to give.

Cheers

Will (New boy - kit car builder)

[agwebsites]

Will

Yes you do need to consider the offset for both looks and handling. In fact it is a very important.

You could consider the Revolution RZX; I believe it is available in the right offset.

Image also do a range of suitable wheels, but their prices are ridicules.

Andy

[Will]

Hi Andy

Thanks for that. In fact that's the route I am heading down. Unfortunately the only ones they do with the Sumo offset is the 5 spoke 15" which is not really what I wanted. However the whole lot including tyres is only a little over £700 inc Vat, so they will do until I can afford some others.

Are you from Brighton? (I'm in Shoreham)

Cheers

Will

[Jnex26]

Take it from someone who all-ready drives a car with low profile tyres on it

if you don't have enough tyre wall you'll VERY easly ding the alloys on anything. a lorry dropping a peice of wood cost me a new alloy. !!!

[Dan]

Will,

Sounds like you already know the offsets for the Sumo, But dug these out of the Build manual incase anyone else reading this post wants to know them...

Front Rear
Width Offset Width Offset
7" -10mm 8" +5mm
8.5" Zero


Dan ~ http://homepage.ntlworld.com/danny.mann/

[Kevin W]

Will,
I'm in Pulborough - not that far from Shoreham. Let me know if I can be any help.
Kevin

k.wells@eim.surrey.ac.uk

[agwebsites]

Will,

I live in Hove most of the time. However I spend a lot of my weekends in Derbyshire, which is where I keep my car at the moment.

If you are wanting to rope someone into helping you with your build then give us a shout.

Cheers,
Andy

[Will]

Thanks guys, i'll bear that in mind!