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re: Cosworth wheels

To: conan@ralvm8.vnet.ibm.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: re: Cosworth wheels
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:33:48 -0800
Hi Ed,

Seems to be more of a problem with drums than discs as the hub center is
not true on drums.

Rims with no tires... hmmm, have I seen you on "Wildest Police Videos" in
one of those car chases??...'-)

Gerard

At 4:58 PM -0500 3/25/02, conan@ralvm8.vnet.ibm.com wrote:
>per Gerard...
>>>Also, Vega wheels typically have too small a center bore to fit properly,
>>>and must be enlarged. I doubt the offset will fit under a SWA, especially
>>>at 6 inches.
>
>  Hi Gerard!
>  My Spridget has the big front brakes (from before I got it).  I don't
>think that affects the center of the hub; however, I also never had any
>problem using Vega GT wheels except for some thin spacers to prevent
>rubbing against the steering arm.  Maybe there are some tolerance
>differences on wheels and hubs to account for this?
>  You're right about the SWA fit.  I tried some Vega GT rims on the back
>of my parts car.  They only fit if you do -not- use tires. ;-)
>    Ed in NC

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