[FC] wheel rims

[Bryan Blackwell]

Short answers inline:

On Sep 12, 2008, at 12:53 AM, rmoulton at email.arizona.edu wrote:

> 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?

A 205/75-14 is pretty close to stock.

> Given it's
> payload I am thinking it may need a higher rated tire such as those  
> that go on
> VW vans.

If you are going to use the carrying capacity of the FC, yes.  If  
not, passenger tires should be sufficient, although I would check  
their load rating anyway.

> Also the spare rim is missing. What rims will work on this? Are they
> the same as the Corvair cars?

No, the cars use a 13" wheel.  All FCs use 14x5" wheels with about 3  
1/2" of backspace - if you just want a spare to match the other 4  
that's what you'll need, it's a unique wheel.  Other wheels will fit  
as the bolt pattern is the standard GM 5 lug RWD pattern, but 14s  
require that you keep the backspace no greater than stock.  I haven't  
looked into FC wheels enough to suggest larger diameter dimensions,  
but certainly a 15x6 with 3 1/2 BS should work well.

More info on my tire page:

http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tires.html

--Bryan