In a message dated 2/23/2011 10:42:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jimmyandcher@yahoo.com writes:
I had some black Empi 8 spokes with
smaller diameter tires, but they would NOT clear the rear fenders.
Speaking of this problem, how DO these people put the 5.5" wheels on
these cars with an appropriate tire width????
You have to use the correct offset rims. Unfortunately 8 spokes are
not
them, as they were designed to be used on a bug. There are several
choices out
there with a good offset, but you have to know what you're looking
for.
The only other option to using 8 spokes is to raise the car up, so
you have
clearance (like Keith's Notch). ;^) Or do the John J method of
adding a
strip of metal to help push the fender out a little more (away
from the
tire).
Bob 65 Notch S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
71 Notch (Krunchy)
64 T-34 Ghia (Wolfie)
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