<VV> 14" to 15"wheels

[BBRT]

Since you are going to a larger wheel diameter, you may not have tie rod end 
interference that is an issue with FC 14" wheels. It is wise to check as 
some mag wheels are thick on the rims.

Chuck S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Pepke" <kenpepke at juno.com>
To: "Bruce Alexander" <brucea at wildblue.net>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 14" to 15"wheels


> Hi Bruce:
>
> Most GM wheels, including Corvair, have a back space of between 3 3/4 to 4 
> 1/4 inches regardless of the wheel width.  That provides enough offset to 
> create about the 1 1/2 inches of scrub radius most vehicles need to track 
> well.  More scrub radius increases the steering effort and less will cause 
> the car to wander.  The bottom line is all of those wheels, except the 
> really wide, will work well on a Corvair / Rampside / Greenbriar and 
> because your vehicle has drum brakes there will be no interference with 
> the brakes.
>
> Tire size can be a problem.  Tires the same height [outside diameter / 
> circumference] but wider may cause clearance problems with the wheelhouse 
> in turns ... so best to check the clearance before you buy.
>
> Ken P
> Wyandotte, MI
> Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.
>
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>
> On Aug 6, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Bruce Alexander wrote:
>
>> I have a 61 Rampside. I would like to change from 14 " wheel to 15" 
>> wheels.
>> I'd like to find something that is"fancy" mag type or aluminum. Does 
>> anyone
>> know of an interchange list or what other wheels would fit?
>>
>> -- 
>> *...,Bruce*
>>
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