[FC] Wheels

[Clark Hartzel]

I ran Nova Rally Wheels on my Rampside and found they rubbed on the tie rod
ends.  As Thomas Gwyther mentioned, you have to run spacers between the
drums and the wheels.  The spacers are readily available, however, when you
use them, you have to knock out the stock wheel studs and install longer
ones.  Then the pilot on the wheel will no longer center on the hub, meaning
you are just hanging the weight on the studs.  I never tried 15" wheels but
they might clear better.  With all the low profile tires available today,
you would be better off using 15" wheels in my opinion.
Clark Hartzel

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From: corvanatics-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Hennerfeind, Joe R.
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 10:13 AM
To: corvanatics@corvair.org
Subject: [FC] Wheels


I have looked through the archives on wheels and sizes, but have a quick
unanswered question.  I have 2 14x6 wheels off a 70's Camaro or Nova (with
the center caps)  that I know will work (planning on 205/75/14), but I also
have 2 14x7 matching wheels.

1) Can I use the 14x7 wheels on the rear or are they too wide?
2) Can I only determine if they will work by finding out the offset?
3) If so, how do I measure offset and what is good?
4) What size tire?

Thanks!
Joe Hennerfeind

Environmental Specialist
ODOD/OHCP
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