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Re: Another tire size thread

To: WFO <froggi@cdsnet.net>, conan@ralvm8.vnet.ibm.com
Subject: Re: Another tire size thread
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 11:08:45 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: ajhsys@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
 The front hubs can safely be turned down to fit the
wheels. Also while you are at it, press in some 7/16
studs. In the rear you need to add a 1/4 inch
spacer.With the added stress that you are going to add
to the suspension, I suggest that you magnaflux the
spindels. Now the only thing you have to worry about
is snapping a rear axle as play with your toy. Have
fun..................Bob
--- WFO <froggi@cdsnet.net> wrote:
> ... if you do use Vega wheels... you also need to
> increase the diameter of the
> hole in the center of the wheel in order to clear
> the front wheel bearing
> housing on a Spridget.  Do this to all four wheels
> so they can be used as front
> or back wheels.
> 
> ...my o2's worth... been there, done that.
> WFO Herb
> conan@ralvm8.vnet.ibm.com wrote:
> 
> > >> 205/60x13
> >
> >    I'd want at least a 6" wide rim for that. 
> Especially for handling work.
> > I don't know about RB cars, but would expect to
> -at least- need a panhard
> > rod to keep them out of the fenders on corners.
> >    FYI... Vega GT wheels are 13x6" with the
> correct bolt pattern.  BUT...
> > they were made for cars with larger wheels studs
> so you have to make SURE
> > the lug holes in the wheels are in very good shape
> to use them with stock
> > Spridget studs.  You -may- also need a thin wheel
> spacer at one end of the
> > car.
> >    Ed in NC (with several -extra- Vega wheels in
> the shed... ;-) )
> 
> 

=====
Bob Walker

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