Wheel Adapters Of All kinds Found

[Classic Finn]

While searching the web for different possibilities of overcoming the problem of the universally used hubs of 4 x 100mm and 5 x112mm here
in Scandinavia and Europe I came across this Company in Good Ol Indiana, USA..They also hava an Online Live Customer Service. Before I had a chance to notice I had called them.. Very pleasant folks and helpful. I spoke with Ginger and Matt there..

http://www.adaptitusa.com/index.asp? PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=5
The name of this place is: A-DAPT-IT USA
Gauge Media Group Inc.
7995 W. 21st. Street Suite E
Indianapolis, IN. 46214

PHONE SUPPORT

317-856-1810 Sales Department
317-856-1818 Fax Line


5 X 112 to 5 X 4.50 Wheel Adapter at $44.75 per adapter.

A-DAPT-IT USA Wheel adapters are made from 6061-T6 Billet aircraft aluminum. If this material is strong enough for a stealth bomber it is strong enough for you. Each set of adapters comes with standard 12m.m. X 1.50 American Made, Heat Treated, SAE Approved, OEM quality studs pressed into the adapters. (Specific stud upgrades are available upon special request, an upgrade charge does apply.) Each set of adapters is hand built to your specifications upon ordering. Our general lead time is 7-10 working days from the time you order.


The bolt pattern on our trailer hubs are 112mm or The Mercedes bolt pattern. I could have purchased Mercedes Wheels but just had to have the 14 x 6 nice looking Smoothies.. which we now have...

The 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern is the same as 5 x 114.3mm

I hope this could possibly assist other folks living outside of the USA
that has difficulty in finding the right Hubs..The adapters are made
to a minimum of 1" thick and up.. Also I found out that adapters are
illegal here in Finland to use on cars, however the Safety Inspectors
could not tell us if they are illegal on trailers...Im waiting on an answer
from them...

In my case I used Offset Bolts and they sit nice and snug.. Had to order them from Sweden...But the problem is solved.. This sure beats taking the hubs off and having a machinist plug up the ol bolt holes
and redo the bolt pattern.. even though its easily done...Luckily enough
we found the offset bolts through our friends in Sweden that deal with
hotrods and old classic cars..

But hopefully this will help others...and the adapters are not way out of
reach price wise..

Best Wishes to All
Classic Finn

[MeelisV]

Hi

here is mine sepecially made to me and from hard steel 1,5".



but yes these are illegal in Estonia too. I will use axel original 4x100 wheels to registrate and later change to nice shiniones.


Meelis

[Classic Finn]

Meelis

So its true the adapters are illegal there too? Shame as they are illegal here . Received the call from our Safety Inspections Office .. yup the ones you had specially made dont look that much different really.. and saved on shipping...

Im going to keep it legal at least thru inspection . ..
If the trailer is inspected once then no further inspection is needed
if it is with no brakes..

With brakes it would have to be inspected once a year as the cars and
trucks do as usual..

But looks like weve overcome the problems to some extent Meelis..

Hyvä Meelis Nice Wheels!

The same with the gas bottle cannot be stored on the front of the trailer..
It must be stored in a constructed container... And inside.. ohhh well
we,ll have ours in the back galley when the time comes..


Classic Finn

[MeelisV]

Just in case call`d again to Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre and ... they said that there is no problem with adapters.

Meelis

The same with the gas bottle cannot be stored on the front of the trailer..
It must be stored in a constructed container... And inside..

that what need investigation but i think there is no problem.

[Classic Finn]

Gee,

Since were in the EU the law should be the same - So I thought anyway..

Im going to check with them again:, just to have them think it over.. but the gas bottle is a definite no when I spoke with them at least here...

Well my hub problem is solved in any case but I,ll tease them a lil about it anyway..


Classic Finn

[MeelisV]

yes our law dont regulate gasbottle use in/on trailers put where ever you want
EU?? ??

[Classic Finn]

Meelis

Remember to keep the weight of your teardrop to a minimum .. at least here if it goes over a certain weight .. I,ll end up going back for a "PIKKU E" or Little E Trailer Towing License upgrade....In addition to my AB Drivers license....which will cost an additional 300 - 500 euro...

Ohhhh Boyyyyyyy!

Classic Finn


Is it Beuracratic Here

[MeelisV]

yes it is max 750 kg with B cat and over 750 then need BE
and max 5% weight to thongue.
My plan is 500 kg..... what gomes i dont know.

Beuracratic - i know, i hate it.

[Classic Finn]

Yes indeed it is 750kg here as well.. after that its also brakes..

Gee I dont even know yet what mine will be after its done..

750 kilos - 1650 pounds = I think thats right....I dont think ours will be near that... Is that with Beer or Without? Saku or Lapin Kulta or was it the Saku and Lapin Kulta Light?

Classic Finn

Just one of Our own Beer sites in Estonia http://www.saku.ee/english.php and Finland http://www.lapinkulta.fi/en/history.htm

[MeelisV]

Ok one link too - wheeladapters & spacers http://www.wheeladapter.com/wheel_adapt ... pacers.asp

and beer http://www.alecoq.ee/index.php?lang_ID= ... group_ID=1

[Classic Finn]

All right Meelis now we have more info for the adapters and beer choices.. for the 2 Tear Gathering this summer...

How about the "Karhu" or "Bear" Beer from Finland? http://www.karhu.fi/A.htm or english site -
http://www.koff.fi/en.html

Classic Finn

[MeelisV]

if all goes well and early spring Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre ceremonially gives me license plate then we can talk more about gathering.
maybe first gathering will be in neutral land - sweeden?

Meelis

[Classic Finn]

Meelis join us at the Swedish Powermeet... The preliminary dates for Big Meet 2006 are July 6-8 http://www.bigmeet.com/ click the jukebox

The Biggest American show in the world in Västerås, Sweden. More cars, more people, more swap meet vendors than you can believe. A friendly carnival atmosphere makes Power Big Meet the ideal vacation spot!
Over 10.000 cars. Street Rods, Customs, 50's cruisers, 60's muscle cars, Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros – you name it and it will be at Power Big Meet.

For our U.S. and Canadian friends as well, if your into Hot Rods or Oldies
cars and happen to be traveling in Sweden, Finland or Estonia on these dates do stop in .. its a great time there.

We,d like to go for sure.. Maybe have the 46 or the 37 chevrolet done by then...

For sure we can meet in Sweden earlier..as well.. Lots of nice places to enjoy there..

Classic Finn

[MeelisV]

The Big Meet i am member http://www.tqhq.ee/forum/ too and there seen and read http://www.tqhq.ee/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=14275 http://www.tqhq.ee/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=10697 http://www.tqhq.ee/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=7317 http://www.tqhq.ee/dir.php?id=103 and so on & so on. but there is one problem my car is not proper & there is no budget for US car in this year .
Yes we can meet earlier, july is to far away

[MeelisV]

we have this too http://www.american.ee/?aid=86
som pics.
http://www.astra-gsi.org/ABCS/
http://pilt.ee/view/514396/
http://www.pildid.ee/thumbnails.php?album=4361
aso.