<VV> Wheels (ad nauseum ad infinitum)

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Tim,

I don't know the answer, but can perhaps offer some useful advice.  
Those wheels are very likely an inch wider than you Nissan wheels, and 
all the early owners I've spoken with used a similar 6" wide Nissan 
type wheel.  If you don't get a certain answer, you can measure the 
backspace on your existing wheels, then compare to the new wheels.  A 
little math (easy, I promise :-) will tell you where to check for 
clearance.

  - If the backspace is the same or less, then the added width plus any 
difference in backspace is on the outside of the wheel.  Check the 
fender openings to see if you can spare the room.  Don't forget to 
bounce the car and turn the wheel lock to lock.
  - If the backspace is not more than 1" additional, then some is on the 
inside and some on the outside.  Check and see if you have tight 
clearance both inside and outside.
  - If the backspace is 1" or more additional, then the added width plus 
any difference in backspace is on the inside of the wheel.  Check 
suspension clearance and clearance on the inside of the fenderwells.

See my tire page for more details on doing the measurements.  Good 
luck, let us know how they work out.
--
Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
http://autoxer.skiblack.com/
   Corvairs: '61 Lakewood, '64 Greenbrier, '65 Corsa, '66 Corsa
   '69 Road Runner, '97 Ford F-150, '99 Neon R/T
"Why do something if you're not going to obsess about it?"

On Jan 9, 2006, at 9:14 PM, Tim Verthein wrote:

> OK, I'm givng serious consideration to American Racing Ansen 5 Slot
> "Sprint"  series A69 wheels for my '64. They are 15 x 7 with the 4 x
> 4.5 lug pattern.  I presently have the Nissan 15" rims with
> 195-60-R15's on 'em. According to the American Racing site, these are
> for the early Corvair, Chevy II, etc... I'm guessing same size tires
> will be just swell on the AR rims? Anyone runing these on their early?
> Just looking for some reinforcement in my decision before I blow the
> wad and have them shipped.
>
> Tim V.