<VV> Wheel and Tire "Plus One"

[N. Joseph Potts]

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     In a nutshell, GM/Chevy wheels from the 70s with 4-3/4" bolt circles
are what you want. They are plentiful, at least in some areas, and there are
new versions you can buy, too. Backset should be in the region of 3-7/8"
depending on rim width. I run 14x6, although 14x7 seems to be popular, too.
     I run 195/70R14 and they JUST fit. I've heard of 205/70R14,
particularly on the wider rims. Other, more-radical sizes fit, or can be
made to fit, as well.
     My switch to 14 inches, although difficult (I got too big a tire, at
first) was very rewarding in terms of handling and increased clearance
(which I wanted and needed for the rugged terrain posed by the streets of
South Florida).

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Wayne Graefen
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:13 PM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Wheel and Tire "Plus One"


Howdy,

I'm new here, this being my first post.  My wife and I just purchased a '65
Vair convertible (110) and it has the standard 13" wheels but with older
undersize bias ply tires and the too-plain stock hubcaps.  We'd like to go
"plus one" with 14" chromed GM "rallye" style wheels.

Would greatly appreciate info on what wheel we should be ordering and what
offset or backspacing is required.  Also a radial size recommendation for
the
14s would be very helpful.   We're not intending any gymkhana rallying;  we
just want to upgrade the overall handling, stopping, drivability and looks
for
regular hobby use including club touring.

Thanks all y'all,
Wayne and Chris Graefen
Kerrville, Texas
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