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Chris Haynes 03-26-2018 10:45 PM

Wheel spacers needed
 

My 750X16 tires on widened rims rub on the body of my Tudor when cornering. I can see I have room to move the wheels outward at least an inch. My problem is trying to find wheel spacers with the two different mounting surface levels. Anybody know where to get them?
TIA,
Chris

1930pu 03-27-2018 08:13 AM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

I think Rally America has what you are looking for 5x 5 x 1/2 I think 1 1/4 thick

denis4x4 03-27-2018 09:19 AM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

Speedway Motors

Gary WA 03-27-2018 12:47 PM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

Early Ford Wire Wheel Tech - Hot Rod Forum : Hotrodders Bulletin Board

Randy in ca 03-27-2018 02:26 PM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

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I don't think what you need is available but not a big deal to modify the available early Ford 5.5" wheel to newer 5.5" hub spacers that are available. A relief needs to be machined into the inner face of the spacer so it will properly fit the Model A hub. I would give Jimmy at Rally America a call - very knowledgeable. Their adapter/spacers are steel I believe whereas Speedway's are aluminum.

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Synchro909 03-27-2018 05:11 PM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

Spacers like that are a big no-no here. Even if they weren't, I wouldn't use them. They change the loadings on bearings and not in a good way.
You say that the wheels rub when you corner. I assume from that they don't normally. Maybe a Panhard bar is what you need. There was a thread about them quite recently.

Chris Haynes 03-27-2018 05:24 PM

Re: Wheel spacers needed
 

Thank you all for your ideas. :-)


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