Bill,
I have used Vega wheels on my Minors for years and there is no difference
in performance between the two sizes. The wider wheels allow for bigger or
wider tyres that could translate to more roadholding but that point is moot
unless many other upgrades are included in the mix - the best way to
improve handling, beyond fitting radial tyres is a mild lowering and a
front anti-sway bar. At that point, wider tyres might be of an atvantage
but this is also at the expense of ease of steering. More tyre on the road
is harder to turn.
Also consider if you are running disc brakes. These conversions will set
the front wheels out about 3/4" on each side (effectively increasing the
front track by an inch and a half. This often pushes the 6" Vega wheels
outside the wheel arch, breaking the law and splashing mud all over the
side of the car. I found the best combination was the 5" wheels fitted with
185/70X13 radials.
Cheers,
Rick Feibusch
Venice Beach, CA
>Dear Listers: I am looking at choices for wheel rims for my '57 Convertible.
>I have access to two kinds of Chevy 13" steel rims, the 5" and 6" wide
>version. I have heard that the wider rims offer more stability while the
>narrower rims provide better steering. Any suggestions from experience?
>
>Also my stock flip forward driver's seat is causing a pain in my posterior. I
>am thinking of replacing the support straps. What other driver's seat
>alternatives have others had success vith? I would like to keep the seats as
>stock looking as possible. Thanks for your help. ---Bill Langdell '57
>Morris Convertible.
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