[lsejlowe]

seems like this topic comes up every time someone puts a set of adapters on their C3 to use a later Corvette wheel. Some guys have run adapters for thousands of miles with no trouble and other guys swear up and down that you won't make it out of your driveway before you have issues. Here's a really rough cross section of a stock wheel and a large backspace wheel on a stock hub and spindle. What's your take and why?

 

[lsejlowe]

I've heard that adapters are fine so long as your 'vette isn't silver...

 

[lsejlowe]

There is ABSOLUTELY no more load on the bearings or studs than without an adapter (assuming the tire is in the same position as drawn). Think about it. Has the load path changed at all?

is this the way you see it?



since the forces on the hub flange don't change, neither do the forces at the wheel bearings. Any additional stress is only in the wheel and adapter.

 

[lsejlowe]

Hey Nebraska......welcome to the Big Ten:thumbsup:

hey, thanks! We'll miss some of the history and tradition with schools like Oklahoma and Kansas but looking forward to some new traditions with you guys in the Big Ten. :thumbsup: