<VV> wheel simulator -collecting actual data

[Ray R. (aka Grymm)]

The problem is these guys always err on the side of caution, there are FAR 
more choices that will work than you'll ever find in a standardized list... 
especially if you are willing to do just the tiniest bit of clearancing- 
particularly on that corner inside the front wheelwell on late models.. some 
cut it, I bend it with a hammer.  People are always making wheel/tire 
combo's work that tons of people just straight up say won't fit... It's all 
a matter of how determined you are.

A few years back (4?) I did a whole lot of asking around here on VV and got 
a lot of (mostly private) replies as to what width wheels/tires people had 
squeezed onto late model fronts and rears with only minor clearancing and 
came up with what I considered my optimal combination.  All that data was 
lost about 2 years ago due to a hard drive failure that coincided with my 
loss of my backup drive (the loss of the backup was my fault).  I lost 
nearly every picture I'd taken in 10 years (all but those that were uploaded 
on the net somewhere or printed in hard copy).

I want to do a lot of asking around and collect even more data next time 
around to make up a nice application chart for custom Corvair wheels.  The 
biggest problem is hardly anyone knows what the backspacing on their wheels 
is, so I need to find folks willing to unbolt a wheel and measure it who can 
contribute.

What I'm looking for is information from anyone that has a wider than stock 
wheel/tire combo to submit their wheel width/diameter/offset and tire size 
front and rear.  This particularly applies to those with the 82-92 Camaro 
wheels in 15x7 to 16x8 wheels as those seem to be near the extreme limits.

The most critical measurement I need is backspace and I need it measured 
accurately.  A quarter inch here can make all the difference.  Measuring the 
backspace is very easy with a ruler or tape measure as long as the wheel is 
off the car.

Follow this link and look at the (6th image down I think) image of the tape 
measure measuring up from the back center of the wheel to the cardboard 
strip.  Do NOT include the thickness of the cardboard (or whatever else you 
use) in the measurement, you are measuring to the BOTTOM edge of that.

Once I have collected enough data I will make a chart available for all of 
us.

I would also like to collect the same data on early model cars, again for 
wider than stock applications.. the closer you are to the limits the better.

Please also include any and all info you have on what you had to do to make 
this combo fit, and whether or not you ever experience any rubbing!!!!

Ray "Grymm" Rodriguez III
Lake Ariel, PA
CORSA member
66' Corsa 140/4 coupe
65' Corsa 140/4 coupe (under construction and almost done!)
63' Monza PG coupe (under construction- quickie driver build)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Hawes" <robert.hawes at mac.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 8:59 PM
Subject: <VV> wheel simulator


> Thought you all might want to check out this web site (if you own a
> LM) http://www.andysautosport.com/rims/chevrolet_corvair.html . It
> purports to show which wheels they offer that have the correct fit for
> a Corvair. I don't know much about the continuing arguments about hub
> fit, but its neat to be able to change car colors and wheels on this
> simulator. Here is part of what they have to say:
>
> "Not every rim can fit your Chevy Corvair. In fact, there are dozens
> of different bolt patterns for rims, which can make rim shopping
> difficult. It's the reason, in fact, that we customized the Corvair
> rims simulator tool - so that you don't have to guess if a rim fits
> your Corvair. All the rims we list for your Corvair in the rim
> simulator will fit on your Corvair, we guarantee it.
>
> Rim offsets can be confusing too. Our online Corvair rims simulator
> does all the work to make sure the rims we show for your Corvair are
> only the ones with a compatible offset.
>
> Chrome Corvair rims are the most popular rim finish that people
> choose, followed by black Corvair rims. In terms of rim size, 20 inch
> Corvair rims and 22 Corvair inch rims are searched most often on
> search engines, but 17 inch rims are the most popular in terms of what
> people actually buy for their Corvair.
>
> Ever thought to yourself, "How do I see my car with rims?" Well now
> you finally have it here at Andy's Auto Sport!
>
> Do you have a picture of Chevy Corvair rims? Email it to us, and if we
> use it on our website we'll give you a $25 store credit! Email it to 
> info at andysautosport.com
> ."
>
>
>
> Bob Hawes
> 65 Monza 140
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