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brianc73
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Location: Santa Maria, CA
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 Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:56 pm Post subject: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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| Can I get 14x5.5 Fuchs on a Caddy. I see they have 4x100 to 5x130 adapters. I was just worried they might stick out or rub or just not fit. I'm not going to lower it. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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ps2375
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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| I guess you'll have to make some measurements. |
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RareAir
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brianc73
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Location: Santa Maria, CA
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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I measured and took a wheel off and put one of the new wheels about where it should mount with the adapter and it looks like it should work. It sticks out a little further but is still under the lip. Since I'm not lowering it it shouldn't be a problem. I also went to a tire shop and they said it should work. I found a really good deal on adapters from Raceland.com out of Utah and ordered them yesterday.
Its an '81 base model caddy diesel. So pretty light and the wheels are forged Fuchs off a '76 Porsche so I'd think they'd be plenty strong. |
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ALB
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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You realize we're going to need pics of this...
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brianc73
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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| Heck yeah, I should get the adapters, lugs and tires by next weekend. Can't wait, hopefully it works. |
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brianc73
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Location: Santa Maria, CA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Fuchs on a Caddy |
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Got them on yesterday. Super happy it worked without any problems, they look great.
My truck doesn't have power steering (I think only the LX models had it) and the steering at parking lot speeds has always been a work out but it's way lighter now with the new wheels. Not sure why but a nice bonus.
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