5 x 98 front hubs

[SteveS]

I have been searching the forum for information on what front hubs to use when converting a Hawke from 4 x 98 to 5 x 98mm

Can anyone point me in the right direction please. Any tips would be appreciated.

Also what is the current preference, continue with bolts or fit studs?

Thanks

[ProtoTipo]

5x98mm front hubs are available from Hawk.
These hubs use studs and nuts. The studs are already fitted. Make sure you know what the thread pitch is on the front hubs before you buy any other conversion studs or nuts for the rear.

[SteveS]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

I have tried asking about price, availability and delivery to NZ via the Hawke website but so far - no response. Perhaps there is a better contact email? Doesn't look like the site is used for anything, the shopping link doesn't work, can't even subscribe to a newsletter.

Can anyone in the know help with price and availability?

Thanks

[SteveS]

Another question, does anyone know if any other hubs from rear drive cars like say the Alfa 75 would work with the Fiat Stub axle?
It looks like the 75 uses the same bearing kit.

[Guy Mayers]

Hi Steve, which email address have you been using? Try gerry@hawkcars.co.uk as that will work!

A pair of Alloy front hubs, including studs in 5*98 are ?682.00 per the price list, that doesn't include the Fiat bearing kit. Do you need rear hubs to match? They're not on the price list so you will have to ask Gerry. I know he has them in stock to suit the Beta driveshaft spline pattern and Beta bearing if that's what you car is running. Disassembly of the rear hub will destroy the bearing so you'd need a new pair of those too plus studs and maybe 20 wheel nuts?

Which wheels are you using? Gerry still carries a dwindling stock of Coffin Spoke wheels. Once they've gone it will be a while before they're available again as he'll need a significant number of customers ordering them in advance to be able to buy enough at a discounted price to make them affordable.

Plus shipping of course!

[ProtoTipo]

Another question, does anyone know if any other hubs from rear drive cars like say the Alfa 75 would work with the Fiat Stub axle?
It looks like the 75 uses the same bearing kit.

No, there is no cross reference that I know of. I'm sure I looked at this once. This is why the 5x98mm hubs have had to be manufactured. 'Nothing off the shelf available.