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NevadaVandal
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 Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: Custom Wheels |
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Got 4 Alum. custom wheels. 4 lug holes. How are those measured. Diameter of the wheel across the top which is 15 1/2 inches and width, side wall to side wall which is 6 1/4 inches?
How are they refurbished after curb rash(?)
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hitest
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Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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| Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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The custom wheels forum is where you'll find all your answers- but it sounds like you have normal, 15" X 6" wide wheels. Curb rash repair varies widely by amount of damage. Read up on measuring offset to make sure they'll work on your car. Too much and they'll hit your brakes, too little they'll stick out and ride like hell, etc...
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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NevadaVandal
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| Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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Thank you. Missed the forum.
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sambuckell
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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have i gone too wide? 15x7 wheels on a 69 bug, someone help!!
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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Sell them (probably at a loss) & buy the correct size wheels that will fit on the car. 
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sambuckell
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Wheels |
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Buy/mount a pair of used tires cheap & see how/if they fit. Remember that loading on extra weight/people can cause them to rub.
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