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Old 03-27-2008, 12:44 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Those are spacers... not adapters.

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Couldn't read much but I filled out a form seeing if they have adapters for the US fortwo and if they are willing to ship to the US.

I will give it a shot and see how it goes!

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Try using your eyes, I posted a link on the first page of this post.

The German ones are made from a special alloy not just plain billet, on completion of the adapters they are xrayed and ultrasonically tested for faults.
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My link also is a source and has certified adapters for all 3x112.5mm to 5x 112.5mm no matter 450 or 451!

http://www.performancealloys.com/

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Those are spacers... not adapters.
H&R also makes adaptors
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ive been looking into wheel adapters heres on the west coast, but the best i can come up with that is now made are a 3 to 6 lug and they are 30 mil thick, 15mil for the 3 lug part bolted up to the 6 lug conversion which is jsut as thick. the best for 3x112 to 5x112 out here can be made, but has to be also a 30mil total wide spacer pushing out the wheel that much father from the hub which will cause a rubbing issue unless you plan to run a high offset wheel which still probably wont clear the fender unless you have the wide fenders...
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Old 03-30-2008, 08:54 PM   #26 (permalink)
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H&R also makes adaptors
Can you point me to them so I can but a set... I have spent weeks looking and can't find a set. I have also emailed at least 4 companies asking if they can make me a set but nobody has responded.
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Performance alloys sells the TUV approved 3 to 5 lug adapters for all series smart cars...These are made by H&R


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Toshe Trading Ltd
Enkalon Industrial Estate
Randalstown Road
Antrim, Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
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Old 03-31-2008, 09:18 AM   #28 (permalink)
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Performance alloys sells the TUV approved 3 to 5 lug adapters for all series smart cars...These are made by H&R


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I don't have access to call them international but I have sent them and email and will let you know as soon as I hear back from them. I inquired about a set of 4 at 20Mm wide.
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That would be excellent and certainly solve any 3 lug wheel waiting nuisance.....not to mention the variety and better price of rims made available.
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I got in touch with H&R today. They have not even released the Smart adaptors for production yet, so you may have a long wait. Since my car is built and on its way, I ordered material today to make them. I have the 17's already. Another hassle is going to be the tires. I'm waiting for 195/40s and 225/35s from Tirerack. They're on back order.
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