I don't think the Vega rims will fit with square arches because of the
offset.
The widest rim you can use depends on the offset, tire size, ride height,
Panhard rod or not, and production tolerances.
5" is usually used, 5.5" should fit with the proper offset, haven't tried
anything wider, but what size tire are you going to use on a 6" rim anyway
that fits in the fenders?
Ulix
----- Original Message -----
From <mgraziano at mindspring.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 10:35 AM
Subject: More to : What Is The Stock Spridget Wheel Stud Size?
> Just a quickie. I don't have any books at work.
>
> What's the wheel stud size and thread pattern? I thought it was 3/8".
And how difficult is it to change to 7/16", which I believe is one size
larger.
>
> The reason I'm asking: I have a line on 5 '76 Cosworth Vega rims for the
Midget. If I do the switch, I may have to upgrade the studs.
>
> And what's the widest rim I can put on the square arch midget? As I have
to have the rear quarter's repaired this spring anyway, I may have the
square arches cut and shaped into RWA. Just thinking aloud... but this may
be needed before I can use the Vega rims...
>
> Mike
> '78 Midget
>
> Mike
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