Speedmaster copy = SS Super Speed wheel

911pickup · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:45 am Post subject:

Yes, photos when you get them mounted and installed.

subgraphic · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:00 pm Post subject:

Just bought a set for my '63

Very Happy

subgraphic · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:06 pm Post subject:

I was thinking about running 155/60r15 and 175/65r15 smart car tires on the new wheels.

I have a 2" narrowed beam, on adjusters, stock spindles and brakes. Very minor spline adjustment in back, the PO did it. Not low at all.
Short axels in the rear.

The wheels are 5.5 wide with BACKSPACING 3.80INCH ET+14

I'm REALLY ignorant about backspacing and what sizes are good. I'd like to get as wide of a tire under there as I can. Any opinions about the sizes I listed?

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luckystiff · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:41 pm Post subject:

you don't need tires ANYWHERE NEAR THAT SMALL with your set up. 165/60/15 front and 185/65/15 rear. you could even go with a 195 or maybe even 205/65/15 out back hard to say without pics.
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subgraphic · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:03 pm Post subject:

911pickup · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject:

It's interesting that the ET of the 5x130 bolt patterned wheel is +35.

luckystiff · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:39 am Post subject:

subgraphic · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:01 pm Post subject:

Well, hit a few snags today- got the tires mounted and on the rear, but the studs for the front, that I ordered with the wheels, are a bit too long and are blinding/hitting the brakes. The stock studs are too short.
I'm not sure what to do- I don't have anyway to cut them.

Uggh

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:30 am Post subject:

Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:33 am Post subject:

Are they studs or lug bolts? Either than be shortened with a grinder. If you taper the end a little with the grinder they will thread in easier.
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subgraphic · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject:

Looks like I'll need to go get a grinder. Thanks guys!

Quickbms · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:25 pm Post subject:

So Im ready to order a set,is there any problems with fitment with drop spindles and disk brakes in 4x130? Ive only seen pics of these on one car and it didnt look lowered.Any input?

Quickbms · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 11:49 am Post subject:

Just put them on. No fitment issues for ball joint narrowed beam with airkewld drop spindles.

Quickbms · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject:

So I got them on the car. No fitment issues at all. 6 inch narrowed beam airkewld drop spindles and disk brakes.

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:09 am Post subject:

^ Nice.. but...may I ask why you opted for 4 lug on a "early look" car...
The wheels look good.. and out of place at the same time Laughing

Not knockin' just askin'... Wink

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Quickbms · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:31 pm Post subject:

The cost to swap it to 5 lug was more than I wanted to spend. I would have had to buy new drop spindles,plus a all new front disk brake set up and new rear drums. I talked with airkewld and he said it was my only option because of the front disk brakes and their drop spindles.

911pickup · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject:

Quickbms, very nice!

tikitime · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:25 am Post subject:

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:37 am Post subject:

subgraphic · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:12 pm Post subject:

Forgot to post up

An angle grinder made short work of the bolts, so I have them on now.

I'm VERY happy with them.


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