So, has anyone seen one of the BYB's 5-lug adapters? Any opinions on how good or bad an idea it is? I remember they used to have them for old VW's, to change it from a 5 to a 4.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/bybsubi/index.html - in Accessories

 

Oh, I know all about the 5 and 6-lug conversions talked about on the board. I don't need a refresher course on those.

glad to hear I am not the only one curious about those.

 

I know in general wheel spacers are not looked upon highly. but those look ok. not too cheesy.

I have seen web pages from AU with those installed. it looked nice with sweet custom wheels.

oops! I think their site just crashed.

 

Hey rallyrus, you've seen them? I didn't see a pic on the site. How do they get 4 to a 5 with a plate?

cant rember where exactly it was an AU site. of the AU BYB forum? not to sure.

I will look again.

A word of caution, Subarus have one of the largest off-set to their wheels of any manufacturer. Any adapter that bolts on to the exsisting hubs is only going to increase that off-set to keep the wheel within the wheel wheel. I know BYB make great products, so I'm not saying anything about them. I just want you to know that if you add adapters to your car, the stock wheels will stick out farther.

Yeah, I know. I want to see a pic of 'em. I'm just curious how they worked the configuration out, how thick the plate is, price, etc.

Pics please, I am interested.

I know the 4 lug vw to five lug chevy are crap. I don't know who makes them, but they have a guy asleep at the wheel.

 

They did allow me to put 33's onto the back of a Baja one time, though.

Most, if not all, adapter plates are made from aluminum. Not the best choice in my opinion.

 

To answer the question as to how it's done. The plate is thick enough so that when you bolt it on to your lugs, it takes the depth of the lug studs. Now, there are the other stud pattern's lugs in it all ready, so you just bolt your new wheels on to it, like you would a regular wheel stud pattern.

 

Biggest problem with using adapter plates is, they tend to fatigue after a while. Especially if your doing things like Rally Racing. They really don't stand up to the side-load forces aplied to them in that aspect.

 

Ifin they were made of steel, it would be better.

But, you really don't want to add aditional un-sprung weight to your ride. The less weight under the springs the better it is for handling, and ride comfort.

 

Been alot of studies done on this. I'm not just spouting words here.

if they were made outa steel, i'd consider them for the hatch, but deffinitely not aluminum

Your wheels would be stickin' out the length of a lug then? That doesn't sound to good.

They might be made out of steel, since they make lift kits too.

If anyone is interested, they make custom adapters here for around $65 a piece. It says they use Billet Aluminum for cars and steel for trucks. Looks to be high quality stuff, hence the price tag.

 

http://www.wheeladapters.com

Originally posted by TomRhere

Most, if not all, adapter plates are made from aluminum. Not the best choice in my opinion.

Originally posted by Meeky Moose

if they were made outa steel, i'd consider them for the hatch, but deffinitely not aluminum

 

Ok, I'm confused...Aluminum is perfectly fine for suspension parts, wheels, and aircraft but not for wheel spacers/adapters!? Please explain your reasoning as you've completely lost me...

 

BTW, I just emailed them for info on pricing, shipping, ETA, adapter thickness, etc.

WOW, $65 a piece for adaptors??? That would be $260 for all four, for that price you could get all the parts you need to make an all Subaru parts 4 to 5 bolt conversion.

not on the east coast. I sold the LAST 5 of the lug parts...and the ONLY complete front/rear 4wd set i ever seen. Plenty of 2wd tho.