FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Has anyone run 15inch mags on Standard FC Suspension? if so what brand, and wheel stud pattern, and did you encounter any problems.
Cheers G

you can run lots of different mags on ur car with standard suspension. But keep the following in mind: 1. The stud pattern is 5/108. a pretty rare pattern. This is the same pattern for all Holdens pre HQ, and is the same as Torana. The ONLY other car in the world with the same pattern is early Volvo. 2. you can squeeze 7" wide wheels under, but dont go to huge with the tyres. as clearance can b a bit tight, especially on the front. 3. If u want to go to 15" wheels u would be better off staying with 6" wide so u can get a set that u can rotate from front to rear when u need to.  4. Running 7" may mean the front offset may have to differ to rear offset to get the clearance u need. 5. If ur running a kingpin front end u will have a better chance of a wide wheel by going to 15" or even 16" wheels as the opening in the back of the wheel will then clear the kingpin. 6. another option is to go to 14" wheels, HK,T,G, 14" fit and give the right clearance. Performance Wheels make a range that fit, as do Centerline and Simmons. There r a few nice wheels in the range but they tend to b very 80's looking, and rather than adding class they tend to make ur rebuild (or styling) look dated. I recommend the following: Find a wheel manufacturer such as Ajax wheels in Moorabbin, Victoria. They can make a wheel that uses the HG 14" centre, they then add a 15" x 7" "drop centre" band. The wheel is now a classic steel wheel in 15x7. Paint them black (or Red). Put on a 15" crome trim ring, add a nice chrome hubcap (HK looks nice), a set of White walls and u have a classic look that will never date, and u get ur 15's. If I can b any more help ring Bob Jane T-Mart in Moorabin and ask for me. Garry. C ya.