Will these wheels fit my Kadett?

[mach 1]

There is a set of wheels on ebay that would look great on my Kadett Rallye, the size is,Size: 15”x6”, Offset: 13mm, Bolt Pattern: 4x100mm, Center Bore: 57mm.
Does anyone know if they will fit my Kadett? Ad says for a BMW 1600/2002, or 321, etc.
Thanks for any help.
Terry

[yellaopelgt]

I am also looking for a nice set of wheels....I have seen a few cars with the older BMW rims on them and I like it. But, I do believe the wheels were off an early 80's model....If you do a search on this site.....I believe they mention the offset would need to be at least 35 mm for clearance. That may differ from Opel model to model though???? You can use wheel adapters...thats another can of worms......Then you also have to put ride quality and throwing the speedo off into the equation as well....... Others will chime in with this....Personally, I would love a set of old school Cragers...but they are as rare as hens teeth.
HTH
Joe

[heimue]

Good morning Terry,

these wheels should fit your Kadett very good. I have a set of 15x7, Offset 25mm. Your's sit 12mm (about 1/2") further outside, but they are 1/2" smaller per side. I recommend 195mm wide tires (mine are 205).
Bolt pattern and center bore are correct.

Dieter

[heimue]

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt and throwing the speedo off into the equation as well.......

165/85/13: 611mm dia
196/60/15: 615mm dia

--> 0.6% off. When your speedo shows 60mph, you are going 0.36 mph faster than with 165/13 (= 165/85/13).

Dieter

[mach 1]

Originally Posted by heimue Good morning Terry, these wheels should fit your Kadett very good. I have a set of 15x7, Offset 25mm. Your's sit 12mm (about 1/2") further outside, but they are 1/2" smaller per side. I recommend 195mm wide tires (mine are 205). Bolt pattern and center bore are correct. Dieter

Thanks Dieter,
I'll try to buy the ones on Ebay, I like the look. They are Alpina style wheels.
Terry

[mach 1]

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt I am also looking for a nice set of wheels....I have seen a few cars with the older BMW rims on them and I like it. But, I do believe the wheels were off an early 80's model....If you do a search on this site.....I believe they mention the offset would need to be at least 35 mm for clearance. That may differ from Opel model to model though???? You can use wheel adapters...thats another can of worms......Then you also have to put ride quality and throwing the speedo off into the equation as well....... Others will chime in with this....Personally, I would love a set of old school Cragers...but they are as rare as hens teeth. HTH Joe

Joe,
In 1972 I had cragars on my Kadett Rallye!!! I have looked the last few months and found none, good luck.

Terry

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt I am also looking for a nice set of wheels....I have seen a few cars with the older BMW rims on them and I like it. But, I do believe the wheels were off an early 80's model....If you do a search on this site.....I believe they mention the offset would need to be at least 35 mm for clearance. That may differ from Opel model to model though???? You can use wheel adapters...thats another can of worms......Then you also have to put ride quality and throwing the speedo off into the equation as well....... Others will chime in with this....Personally, I would love a set of old school Cragers...but they are as rare as hens teeth. HTH Joe

You mean like these? Maybe ya'll can make a offer to the member that has these.

[kwilford]

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt I have seen a few cars with the older BMW rims on them and I like it. But, I do believe the wheels were off an early 80's model....If you do a search on this site.....I believe they mention the offset would need to be at least 35 mm for clearance. That may differ from Opel model to model though????

The easiest fitment for an Opel GT is to match an early (1975 to 1983) BMW 320i (E21 Series), or better still a BMW 2002 or 1600 (1600's are pretty rare I believe). Similar fitments work for the Kadett, but be aware that the wheel wells are smaller so larger tire/wheels that may fit a GT may interfere on a Kadett. All are 4x100 bolt pattern. Typically an offset ("ET") of between 10 mm and 30 mm (the larger the number, the more the wheel sits inside the hub centre line) will work. The factory GT wheels are ET25, and I believe that the Kadetts are as well. An ET35 wheel is starting to get close to interfering with the inner fenders, depending on wheel width.

The Ascona/Manta wheel fitments are similar, but the stock ET37 sets the wheels inside more. This offset is more common though, as many FWD cars (Honda civic specifically) have the correct bolt pattern and similar offset.

HTH

[mach 1]

Originally Posted by kwilford The easiest fitment for an Opel GT is to match an early (1975 to 1983) BMW 320i (E21 Series), or better still a BMW 2002 or 1600 (1600's are pretty rare I believe). Similar fitments work for the Kadett, but be aware that the wheel wells are smaller so larger tire/wheels that may fit a GT may interfere on a Kadett. All are 4x100 bolt pattern. Typically an offset ("ET") of between 10 mm and 30 mm (the larger the number, the more the wheel sits inside the hub centre line) will work. The factory GT wheels are ET25, and I believe that the Kadetts are as well. An ET35 wheel is starting to get close to interfering with the inner fenders, depending on wheel width. The Ascona/Manta wheel fitments are similar, but the stock ET37 sets the wheels inside more. This offset is more common though, as many FWD cars (Honda civic specifically) have the correct bolt pattern and similar offset. HTH

THAT'S REALLY HELPFUL!!! Thanks to everyone for the information, I appreciateit tremendously. When the car is done I'll be posting some oictures of it.

Terry

[heimue]

Here's a link.

Dieter