BunD

I have seen all these e series falcons mostly ef and el's getting around with au 17's on them. After som inversifation i found 3 ways of doing this.
1 big spacers
2 adaptors that bolt to the hub then the wheel
3 weld spacer to the wheel

What I was wondering what are the pros and cons of each.
I am thinking of putting the au t-series rebel 18's on my el but keep ketting different sugestions form the tyre places.
Can anybody help?

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EDXR8

Do a search on this and you will find it has been brought up many times before. Basically spacers are not good because they increase the load on the wheel studs which causes them to break. That's why they are illegal in many states. There are now a few copies of the AU alloys which are made with E-series offsets, so they may be worth a look.

EFFalcon

There are only the AU2 ones made as copies for E-Series.
anything else would need spacers, i personally wouldn't use spacers :)

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In Progress: BA XR Side Skirts, BA XR Rear bar, BA Shifter Handle.

FASTXR

Hey BunD,

I've just gone from 15s to 17s on my EF at one of the tyre/wheel shops here in Newcastle. They use the adapter hubs (not spacers) and have done quite a lot of them on E-series Falcons. As you've probably found, there's bugger-all wheels that actually fit E-series, whether Tickford copies or otherwise. That's the reason I went for the adaptors.
As they actually bolt to the hubs, they shouldn't place anywhere near the anount of stress on the studs that spacers do. Btw, the adapters were $300 for a set of 4.

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VH-PBC

Well, I rang rang up a joint and they said that they have copies of the Tickford 5-Spoke that is on the AUI XR8. They cost $990 just the alloys or $1660 alloys & tyres. Not bad if you ask me.

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Ghia

Coolies
If you get imitation AUI XR wheels that will make a few people happy. At least that will give you the option of AUI and AUII.. Pitty I have just made a huge purchase that doesn't leave much in the way of available funds:sad: :sad:

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EFFalcon

ooooh, AU1 XR8 rims, if they were out when i was after rims i woulda got them.
but, i'm happy with my AU2's :)

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1995 EF II Falcon GLi: Heritage Green, 4spd Auto, AUII 17" Rims, Custom BA Front Bar, Lowered, Gas Research LPG, Clear Indicators, JVC MP3 Headunit, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Splits, Coustic 481QE Amp, Clarion 12" sub, Leather Seats, Power Window Conversion, 3.45 LSD, Pacemaker Comp Extractors, 2.5" Exhaust, Mandrel Bent Intake, High Flow Filter, Wade 1004 110 cam.

In Progress: BA XR Side Skirts, BA XR Rear bar, BA Shifter Handle.

THEONE

i just picked up AU2 copies for $1000 brand new with tyres

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EFXR62

Oh no. What to choose now? The ELGT Copies? Or the AU Series 1 wheels?

I' m so confusssseeeeddddd

DansEdgli

Where at?
i want them for my XF.

Thanks
Dan