Hi, Kurt.
I'm exploring wheels myself. I found this at Billet Specialties' site:
http://www.chicayne.com/pdf/measuring_guides.pdf
Might be helpful.
-Lee '49 3600 Indianola, IA
> I am ready to order wheels for my 58 Apache. It has a Fatman Must II IFS,
> painted the frame today, have the other parts getting powder coated. I like
> the look of smoothies with baby moons.
>
> Question. I want a 8" wide rim, what back spacing do I need to order?
>
> The old 6 lug chrome spokes were 7" wide with a 3 3/4" back space. The
> original axle is 62" wide, Fatman says the new Must II is 60 1/2" wide. If I
> do the math I need 3" back space. What are other TF trucks running? I hate
> to order 5 new wheels to find out they rub on corners.
>
> Kurt
> 58 3100 Apache
>
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