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| Author: | Luke [ Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Rims |
I have a 65 Barracuda that I am going to put some cragar classic rims on. I was planning on buying a used set of ebay to save $300. The only problem is I don't understand how to find the correct size. I called the dealership and found that the bolt pattern for the cuda was 5 on 4". I also talked to the cragar dealer (he tried to tell me that used rims would have stress fractures and be life threatening) and found that 15"x8" would probably be a good size. I don't really understand bolt pattern, especially backspacing. Could someone explain all this to me. |
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| Author: | moose340 [ Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rims |
Well I believe backspacing is the measurementt of how far back they are space from the center. Now 5 is the number of studs and 4 " is how far apart they are diagonally. I have a Duster and i am using 15 x 7. I bought centerline rims due to the fact the dealer i went to said Cragar would not make the rim that size. My rims cost $200 each. Took 6 weeks to have them made. I sure that is what Cragar will be doing also. To get bigger rims you would need to move the springs. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | johnnysix [ Fri Apr 30, 2004 12:00 am ] |
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You are in a difficult position....small bolt pattern rims are getting hard to find,especially aftermarket applications....I recently paid $100 for 14inch Dart 340 rims that r a little wider than standard 14inchers. The small bolt pattern was used on A-bodys ONLY through 72 or so.The question is ,"what aftermarket companies make them"? Crager USED to makem but I don't think they do anymore.I think Centerline made them,but I think mostly for skinny front rims for drag cars...If anyone knows of companies still producing small bolt rims ,please let me know......... |
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| Author: | steponmebbbboom [ Fri Apr 30, 2004 3:51 am ] |
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SBP rallies are available aftermarket in any size up to 15x7. Nationalmoparts.com carries them. |
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| Author: | TexasDart [ Fri Apr 30, 2004 12:37 pm ] |
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Summit lists them on their website. 14x6 SBP Cragar SS....it'll cost you about 600 bucks for a set...with lugs and all. Also, on a 65 Baracuda..it will be tough to fit 15s on the front..not tooo easy on the rear. |
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| Author: | Fingers [ Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:03 pm ] |
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Try http://www.performancewheels.com.au/ or http://www.dragway.com.au/ or http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/ These fellas all make wheels to suit SBP Mopars and all do export. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon May 03, 2004 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Stockton Wheel Co. |
The Stockton Wheel company now has a new wheel that they are producing for the small bolt pattern Chrysler wheels. They are a great looking 1 piece aluminum called the "TQ". It is available in 15X5.5" and 15X7" widths. Not sure on the price? www.stocktonwheel.com Phone 1-800-395-9433 Rick |
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