This is from a racing friend of mine, Tom. I know that we have wheel experts here, N8N?....
"I am curious about how to get longer wheel lug bolts. It is hard to install the thicker wall Weld Racing Wheels or any wheel for that matter because of the short length lug bolts. I would like to knock out all five and put in a bolt that is at least a 1/2 inch longer. Perhaps someone out there in forum land knows the exact number Napa lug or other brand that would simplify the approach.
I don't know if the taper is different on the disc brake rotor in comparison to the drum wheels. Another question to post.
For what it is worth, I measured two Avanti steel rims I have and they show a back spacing of 3.750 inches and a rim width of about 5 inches.
But on a pair of 64 GT Hawk steel wheels I got a 3.500 inch back space with a mere 4 inch rim width. Plus they want clear the disc brakes.
Then on an old Ford wheel I have the backspace is 4.00 inch with a 6 inch rim width.
I like the Ford rim because it is ok for P205 75R tires but I would think the backspacing would move the tire to much out when you factor in the wider rim width.
I know on my 71 Avanti I am putting together I could not use the old style Keystone Mag wheels because of the rim width and off set put the tire into the fender on turns. I have 4 nice rims and they are pretty much useless."
Sonny
"I am curious about how to get longer wheel lug bolts. It is hard to install the thicker wall Weld Racing Wheels or any wheel for that matter because of the short length lug bolts. I would like to knock out all five and put in a bolt that is at least a 1/2 inch longer. Perhaps someone out there in forum land knows the exact number Napa lug or other brand that would simplify the approach.
I don't know if the taper is different on the disc brake rotor in comparison to the drum wheels. Another question to post.
For what it is worth, I measured two Avanti steel rims I have and they show a back spacing of 3.750 inches and a rim width of about 5 inches.
But on a pair of 64 GT Hawk steel wheels I got a 3.500 inch back space with a mere 4 inch rim width. Plus they want clear the disc brakes.
Then on an old Ford wheel I have the backspace is 4.00 inch with a 6 inch rim width.
I like the Ford rim because it is ok for P205 75R tires but I would think the backspacing would move the tire to much out when you factor in the wider rim width.
I know on my 71 Avanti I am putting together I could not use the old style Keystone Mag wheels because of the rim width and off set put the tire into the fender on turns. I have 4 nice rims and they are pretty much useless."
Sonny
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