Anyone running ADR wheels?

Im looking into buying a pair just wondering if ne one has ADR wheels on there car, post some pics if possible.

thanks dave,

nobody is?

ADR runs a 120x5, so I don't think you'll see many people that run them.

Just found this post cuz i was looking for anyone else running this wheel. They are made to fit got good offset and bolt pattern works. The manufactures say they are made to fit. Found pics of them but would like to know if anyone on the board has got them.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d184/Last302/521833_373_full.jpg

They are made to fit a 120x5 bolt pattern not a 120.65x5 bolt pattern. So, if you're willing to take the risk, then I guess, yes they're made to fit.

Ha, ya its been a while since i posted this, i went and bought the M sports from ADR and i love them, there one of the nicest looking wheels u can put on a TA or camaro.

dave,

I think they would look really HOT on any Firebird. However, I don't think they would look good at all on a Camaro. Kinda the same way I think a yellow Firebird looks friggin sweet, but again, doesn't look good on a Camaro. Just my opinion.

For those who disagree with the fitment of these wheels, a slight grind of a diegrinder to each hole would do the trick, and i do mean slight. Whats .65 differance divided between 5 holes, not very much i would think. Also if each lug nut is tightened equally then any bending of the studs would be really minor. Keep in mind that i would be using tapered lug nuts which will allow for a snug fit even after the holes have been reamed.

The wheel will "center" on the first lug tightened. Wheel is now off-center. Tightening subsequent lugs will either deform the seats in the wheels to allow the lug to seat without bending the stud, or it will bend the stud the required amount to allow it to seat. The lugs closest to being opposite the first one that seated will be close to 25/1000ths off center or the studs will be bent that much.

This is another one of those.... "it'll work" kind of situations. You probably won't see any problems. On the other hand, it is possible that the bending of the studs can contribute to accelerated failure of the studs, or that the off-center lugs will "work" the seats in the wheels and the studs will loosen. There have been reports of both of these happening, but its just internet info and not verified.

As a minimum, you should check the lug torque on a regualr basis. But then that's a good idea on all wheels.

If you're really concerned about the .65 difference in bolt spacing, you can always use hubcentric rings. This will prevent the symptom Injuneer mentioned with the bolt hole becoming centered on the first lug that is bolted up. Instead, what the hubcentric ring does is line up the center of the wheel with the actual center of the hub, so that the minor offset in bolt spacing will be equally stressed on all the lugs instead of just 4. It also aids in cancelling out the vibrations that can occur from the wheel being mounted slightly "lopsided."

So I think i'm going to get these wheels but want to pick up a set of hubcentric rings. But what size do I buy? I believe the hub on an fbody is 78mm. Am i correct. And if so has anyone else with these wheels used these rings, cuz i wann aknow if the hub size in the rim will fit on the ring.

Depending on whether your 96 is an "early" model year car, or a "late" model year car, you may have two different hub diameters. Up until late 1996 (model year) the rear hubs are larger than the front hubs. After that, the rears were made the same size as the front hubs.

You need to measure yours to be sure.

i have a 97 TA, and my ADR wheels fit like a glove i dont know what ur worried about.

dave,

So you have had no problems huh? That sounds good. Did you pick up any hub rings or notice anybending of your studs or lossening of your lug nuts? Also post a pic of your wheels on your ride?

the difference between the 2 bolt patterns isnt enough to notice the studs bend right there and then, but its enough to not take the risk of running the improper wheel, no matter how slight the difference

i hope someday that someone does **** something so people will get the picture

There have been people who have reported loose studs with the 120mm bolt patterns, and a couple cases of premature stud failure. That's just based on reading thse forums for 8 years now. Its sort of a case of "what you don't know can't hurt you".... until somehthing happens.

no i didnt use ne hub rings, if u send me ur email i can send u some pics, and i have been running my wheels for about a year now with no problems.

dave, borta14@aol.com