[FC] wheel rims

[J R Read_HML]

The FCs have 14 inch wheels (not 13 like the cars).  You need to watch the 
backspacing in order to avoid rubbing in the front on turns.  I don't recall 
the correct backspace, but someone will know.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rmoulton at email.arizona.edu>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:53 PM
Subject: [FC] wheel rims


>I am in the process of purchasing a 1962 Corvair van. It runs but 
>understandably
> needs some work. In additional to the tune up and such, it's going to need 
> tires
> right away. What's the recommended tire size for this vehicle? Given it's
> payload I am thinking it may need a higher rated tire such as those that 
> go on
> VW vans. Also the spare rim is missing. What rims will work on this? Are 
> they
> the same as the Corvair cars?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>
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