can I run 14" rims?

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:28 pm

On a CB drop-spindle balljoint front with disc brake?
?
Thanks.
Somebody just GAVE me some 14" mini-lites!
WhooHoo!!
Was thinking of putting some slicks on them and going to the local autocross...
If they'll fit, that is....

crocteau · Post by **crocteau** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:27 pm

Clatter, I confess ignorance about mini-lites, but I think you'll have issues. I saw barely 1/8" clearance between the lower ball joints and 15/5.5" Fuchs on CB 2 1/2" drop-spindles I tried on my Ghia beam, and the lower ball joints were the new ones without the grease fitting. Someone else may be able to tell you about caliper clearance.

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:47 pm

What is the offset of the wheels?

petew · Post by **petew** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:13 pm

just wack em on see. you can always clearance something as long as it's not structural.

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:10 pm

Yeah, I tried them on, and no luck...
It would be a sweet combo, but it all makes sense why it won't work.
Maybe I could find a set of Jatechs or something that had a smaller drop..

petew · Post by **petew** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:39 pm

sorry mate. that's the best way to find out. keep on searching.

Bruce2 · Post by **Bruce2** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:42 pm

Make your own dropped spindles.
Take a drum spindle and cut off the stub axle. Machine the face flat.
Next take a disc spindle and cut the tie rod arm and the two ball joint knobs off. Chuck that up in the lathe and face the backside flat. Marry them up and weld. Go with a 1 3/4 - 2" drop.