2017
Not sure what I am going to do yet.
Existing Rear 10 inch rim and 275/60R 15
tire combination rubs the spring and fender lip.
Go back to 5 spokes ? 17s or 18s maybe ?
Who Knows ?
2018
These look pretty cool.
Back in the day style only bigger.
US Mag U102
I also looked at: American Racing, ET,
Billet Specialties and Vintage Wheel Works.
2019
Decision & Purchase Made
US Mags 17x8" and 18x9" U102s
BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2
245/45 17s and 255/45 18s.
Locally purchased. They beat the internet prices!
I eventually came to the above decision through
a lot of: research, measuring, input from Craig S,
budgetary limitations, back-order issues, etc.
Checking Clearances With Percy's WheelRite
Wheel and Tire Simulator. A very valuable tool.
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REAR WHEELS
Rear Wheel Mounting and Fitment Issues.
1) The existing wheel studs are too short overall.
2) The stud knurled sholder is too long and
has deformed the brake drum stud holes.
3) I need to retain the use of a 5/16" spacer
for future heavy duty 3rd member installation.
4) No available wheel stud will have the correct
dimensions, so I will need to machine to spec
the closest stud available.
Solutions . . .
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(Today 6-14-19 at Lion Automotive)
Getting in my lathe time:
Bolts cut to length at home.
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New spacers. Better quality, exact centered fitment.
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Installing the new studs:
I made a thick plate that is relief cut on the back side
to pull the new studs into the holes. Worked great!
(In hindsight the plate should be of 1/4" plate).
I simply hammered the old studs out by putting
a lug nut on them that was flush with the end.
I have decided to go with the good old
Acorn style lug nuts. They just look correct to me.
The Acorn's required a shorter stud than the other "pass through"lugs,
but actually have more threads engaged on the stud due to their design.
The "Pass Through Spline Drive" lugs just don't look as good.
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1st Trial Fit 6-7-19
Looks good for clearances so far.
The way it was back then
The Way It Is Now
Also new "smoothie" front bumper is installed.
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