--- kmwheeler@ualr.edu wrote:
> A word of warning: you can not just put on the rear
> bolt-on hubs on a wire wheel
> rear axle, the wire wheel axle housing is narrower
> than the bolt-on, and you'll end
> up with some tire interference (snip...)
There is some argument on this point. I have spoken
with half a dozen MGB vintage racers who have swapped
over the hubs and left the wire wheel axles in place,
and none of them experienced any problems. I
specifically asked: "Won't that cause tire clearance
problems?" and they ALL replied: "Bah! That's an old
wives tale!" They seemed to think my concern was
quite amusing...
Granted, two of the guys were running slightly wider
wheels on the back than on the front (half an inch I
think), but the other four were not.
In fact, I have never met and spoken with anyone who
actually HAS experienced problems swapping out just
the back hubs. I'm not saying the problem wouldn't
exist, but I'd be curious to see if anyone has
experienced difficulties of this sort. If anyone has
ever had any problems with the swap handled in this
way, I'd love to hear them.
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Paul Misencik - 1971 MGB - www.sopwithracing.com
THE CAROLINA TROPHY - 2005
A vintage driving event in the spirit
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