If you're trying to put spacers behind steel wheels, don't forget that
they are supposed to be the same bolt pattern as VW (I've never
verified it but it is often repeated - does anyone have evidence to
support or contradict?) which makes the selection a lot faster. You
might also check with a Bug shop for spacers.
Kerry Seibert wrote:
>
> STEVE - try your local friendly speed shop. They should be able to get (or
> have in stock) any number of spacers of different thicknesses and PCDs
> some of the spacers fit many applications ). I think Moroso is one
> manufacturer. You could also check a Summit (sp?) Racing catalog or their
> website. One thing you MUST DO is make sure that after you install the
> spacer (if that is the way you go) you check and make sure there is still
> enough "meat"/thread remaining on your wheel studs to get a secure/safe grip
> on your lugnuts!
>
> Cheers, Craig Seibert 1968 +8 1961 4/4
>
> PS If you're unsure, take along a wheel to make sure the spacer you are
> interested in fits/seats properly inside your wheel.
> PPS Or . . . . any machine shop can make you a custom spacer out of round
> stock as long as you give them the measurements but I'm sure one of the
> "universal" products should work . . . .and they're cheap!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-morgans@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-morgans@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of SDviewpnt@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:13 PM
> To: Btmfdchn@aol.com; morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: tire clearance
>
> Tim,
>
> Sorry I missed you! My brother and I were at the track on Thurs afternoon
> and Saturday. Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to see the 4 wheelers
> run. I finally got to meet Greg Solow and was hoping to hook up with other
> Moggies.
>
> I'm going through the same tyre fit issue on our '56 Plus 4. It has old
> Pirelli 5.50 -16 on steel wheels now. The tire size recommended is
> 5.00/5.25-16. I want a radial and was told to fit 165R400. Couldn't get
> them mounted.
>
> I bought a set of Michelin Pilote X 5.50 -16 from Coker at Laguna Seca and
> got a good deal. The issue now is that the cross section width of this tyre
> is listed as 6.5", a full 1/2 inch wider that what is on the car now (and 1"
> wider than the "correct" bias ply tyre). I just looked at the clearance on
> the car and see that there may be a problem with the exhaust pipe (new
> stainless fitted around the old tyres) and the front...the old tyres already
> touch the rub blocks.
>
> So, do I try to space the wheels outward? I need to look into clearance on
> the wings and wheel wells. Could the blocks be adjusted along with
> "notching" the frame slightly? Shall I just not worry about rubbing and
> live
> with a slightly increased turning radius? I'd prefer to keep the steel
> wheels.
>
> Anyone, anyone??
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Dreiseszun
> '56 Plus 4 (getting closer to driving season)
> Phoenix, AZ
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