I am running American Racing Smoothy's Wheels 6 Lug 15X8 With 235 70R15
BFGoodrich TA radial with 4 inch off set works well on my 54 original
straight axle With PS
Robert
wayne osborne wrote:
> Kirk,
> I definetly wouldn't go with a bigger spacer to give you the added
> clearance, what width wheels was used? I doubt you could go much wider than
> an 8 inch wheel with zero offset, have you tried installing the original
> wheels or was these the same wheels that was on there before? Your options
> are very limited with the 6 lug pattern as you'll find out when you got to
> the wheel/tire store, just so you'll know as you won't find many of the cool
> looking modern wheels in a 6 lug pattern. I went with the 5 lug disc break
> conversion to give me more choices with wheels, also put a late model rear
> to give me the same pattern all the way around. An 7 inch wheel looks good
> with 8 inch wide on the back--just my opinion... I agree with you on the
> new wheels--- as here goes the conversation.... Dang honey, guess i'm gonna
> have to get new wheels for the oletruck--aw shucks I really hate that I have
> to do that but guess i'll sacrafice. ;-) But remember any offset to the
> outside will cause the wheel/tire to possibly poke out from underneath the
> fender lip - with a 7 inch wheel probably won't have that problem. I seem to
> recall somewhat makes dropped tie rod ends but can't locate them right
> now.....
> ..
>
> --wayne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of Captain Kirk
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:16 AM
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] '57 Chevy 3100 series - wheels rub after front disc
> brake conversion
>
>
> Hey Fell Truck Enthusiasts,
>
>
>
> I've had my '57 Chevy 3100 in to a local shop having them do a front disc
> brake conversion on my otherwise totally stock truck. I picked up some late
> model Chevy 6 lug tires and wheels and put them on; only to find out that
> the front wheels / tires are rubbing on the steering arms / tie rod ends /
> pitman arms. Even after using the spacers that came with the front disc
> brake set, they still rub.
>
>
>
> It appears to me that I've got maybe two options; 1 option is to get a
> bigger size tire and wheel set (i.e. go from 15" to 17" wheels) or get a
> different set of wheels with a shorter Offset / Backspace dimension.
>
>
>
> My preference though, would be a 3rd option that is hopefully less
> expensive; perhaps some type of a washer / spacer on the steering arm mount?
>
>
>
> Any helpful ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kirk Brown
>
> '57 Chevy 3100 series
>
> Mira Loma, CA 91752
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