Hi,

 

I remember reading that stock alloys should be fitted on the correct side per the code on the alloy.

 

Can someone refresh my memory has to how that works...

I have several alloys of L P00, L P05, R P00 and R P05's

 

Thanks

 

Barry

...Can someone refresh my memory has to how that works...

I have several alloys of L P00, L P05, R P00 and R P05's...

The L & R stand for Left and Right, at a guess the 05 could be the UK rear spec (ie: wider than the other ones)

 

They should look like this...

 

 

HTH

So is that R for drivers side wheels?

 

Its a jap NA and currently has 3 X L P05's & 1 x R P00 !!

Though I have bought another set of alloys in better condition & was wondering what to stick on the back as I have to change both the back tyres...

 

I have 225 rubber on all sides too - is that correct ?

 

thanks

 

Barry

So is that R for drivers side wheels?

 

Its a jap NA and currently has 3 X L P05's & 1 x R P00 !!

Though I have bought another set of alloys in better condition & was wondering what to stick on the back as I have to change both the back tyres...

 

I have 225 rubber on all sides too - is that correct ?

 

thanks

 

Barry

First mine is also a Jap, so I wasn't sure regarding the UK rear code. As for what you have, well you have 3 Left and 1 Right!! It should say the wheel width on there somewhere as well so you can make sure you have the correct size wheels. 7.5J is what you should have all round, and 225's are the correct size for them.

As in the picture I posted, that is what the passengers side should look like with the drivers being the opposite of it. And yes, right as in the drivers side.

Where am i ment to be looking on the alloy for 7.5J - just looked at 2 but did not see it (or similar) they have a code 40P00 R for instance stamped on the outside...

 

What am i specifically ment to be noticing in the picture regards your wheels?

 

Cheers

 

Barry

look at the way the cut outs are on the alloys

Well it's been a long time since I saw my wheels from the inside, but I'm sure that the wheel size is stamped on the inner rime somewhere, but like I say, it's been a long time.

 

As for the picture, observe the wheel pattern, then notice my rear wheel in this picture and you'll see what I mean. They are directional, so you must have them on the right way round.

 

ok, just looked at the inside - behind a load of dirt they say 16x7 1/2 - so they are jap wheels (the new set i have bought).

 

So on a jap car is there any difference on front vs back wheels on one side?

 

It must because its late & I am tired but I am not spotting the difference on your pic :headvswal regards the cut outs in the alloys & the rotation...

 

Thanks for all your help..

 

Barry

ok, after looking at an actual wheel I see what you mean about the rotation & scooping air in to cool the brakes I assume...

 

Still need to know if there is any difference between front & back wheels on one side...

 

Cheers

 

Barry

You are correct with the pattern, it is to aid cooling of the brakes.

On a jap car the wheel size is the same front to back, so as long as you have the same wheel pattern on the same side, and they are as in my first pic (for the passenger side) then you are fine. The only difference come if you have different wheel width sizes, as the UK & Jap have 7.5J (7 1/2") on the front the Jap have 7.5J on the rear and the UK have 8.5J (8 1/2") on the rear. If that all makes sense to you.

I can see how aerodynamically the wheels are shaped to scoop air in to cool the brakes.......On your side view your rear wheels would be doing this but the fronts would not.

 

I am I confused ?

 

I have seen wheels all sorts of ways round so what is the definitive 'factory' setting?

I can see how aerodynamically the wheels are shaped to scoop air in to cool the brakes.......On your side view your rear wheels would be doing this but the fronts would not.

 

I am I confused ?

 

I have seen wheels all sorts of ways round so what is the definitive 'factory' setting?

 

if you read the first reply it says that is right... the later picture is showing you it wrong!!

I can see how aerodynamically the wheels are shaped to scoop air in to cool the brakes.......On your side view your rear wheels would be doing this but the fronts would not.

 

I am I confused ?

 

I have seen wheels all sorts of ways round so what is the definitive 'factory' setting?

As per my TOP picture. The idea isn't to drag air in, it is to drag air OUT!

...they are designed to pull air out from under the car. If you think of the arms of the wheels as a fan, then you can see that forward rotation will suck air from under the car.

..it's surprising how many Z's you see with wheels on the wrong side - pet hate of mine, but then I do need to get out more...

 

Good luck

 

Jack