[FC] Not one, not two, but THREE rim sizes for FCs!!!!
Bryan Blackwell
corvanatics@corvair.org
Thu Feb 10 20:58:02 2005
A small correction - the rim width is at the bead, but the overall
width is greater, usually by 1/2" or so. Thus, the backspace for the
stock wheel is more like 3 1/2". I have a stock rim, I'll measure when
I get a chance.
--Bryan
On Jan 29, 2005, at 12:58 PM, James Davis wrote:
> Offset is positive thus the back space is 2.5 (half of the width)
> plus the offset or 3.06 inches.
> The rims are quite unique looking as the depression in the rim is
> toward the back edge. This is why the tire must be mounted and
> removed from the back side of the rims. Need a picture?
> Jim Davis