My disk brake kit came with 1/4" "spacers" to place
between the back side of the wheel and the hub. They
are basically just a piece of flat plate donut-shaped
steel with holes drilled in them to fit over the studs
that the lug nuts go on. The inside and outside
diameter of the donuts coincide with the mounting
surface on the hub that the wheel mounts to.
I didn't need mine because I was already using 15x7
six lug wheels from a late 70s Chevy 4x4. The offset
of these wheels was just enough to clear the tie-rod,
however I did have to tweak the "stop" on the right
spindle to prevent the left tire from touching the
drag link.
I'll bet a wheel/tire shop that sells a bunch of
fancy aftermarket wheels would have similar spacers
for sale in your 5 bolt pattern.
-----Original Message-----
From: CHARLES A. CLARK [mailto:CHARLES_A._CLARK@HUD.GOV]
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 2:27 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Wheels for AD with disk brakes
I have gone to disk brakes and a 74 nova rear with my 49 Panel. When I
originally went to 15" wheels with the 6 bolt pattern with 235 70x15 tires
the
tires were rubbing the tie rod ends. Before I got it on the road I went to
the
new brakes and rear end so I am using 5 lug instead of 6 lug but I have the
same
clearance problem. Anyone else had this problem and what did you use to
solve
it. I just called one of the after market wheel places advertised in Custom
Classic Trucks and they are out of sight + - $80 a wheel. I need a 4 3/4
backset, maximum. I just do not have that much time to do a search through
the
salvage yards although I am getting a little time to go to one this weekend.
Any
suggestions for a doner car/truck?
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