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can I run 14" rims?
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:28 pm
by Clatter
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....
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:27 pm
by crocteau
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:47 pm
by Bruce2
What is the offset of the wheels?
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:13 pm
by petew
just wack em on see. you can always clearance something as long as it's not structural.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:10 pm
by Clatter
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..
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:39 pm
by petew
sorry mate. that's the best way to find out. keep on searching.
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:42 pm
by Bruce2
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.