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Re: Tire Test for Used Wheels

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Subject: Re: Tire Test for Used Wheels
From: "Marcus A. Pryor" <banshee16@starband.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:13:47 -0700 (PDT)
Jim,

Thanks for the tip. That's what I will do.

Marcus A. Pryor
For a new age of reason

> Once thing you could do is go to a tire store or gas station (this will
> be  free if you know someone) and have them mount up a junk tire same
> size as  what you intend on running, and then test fit the wheel front
> to back.  Turn  steering wheel all the way both ways, have two big
> people sit in the car and  bounce it up and down, etc.   Maybe chalk the
> tires and roll and bounce the  car.........
>
> Keep in mind that the same size tire from different manufactureres
> varies a  bit...so if your very close with your junkyard tire, your
> spiffy new tires  might just touch!
>
> Just a low dollar way to check this problem....
> Jim
>
>
>>From: "Marcus A. Pryor" <banshee16@starband.net>
>>To: <nqrithfordatsun@msn.com>
>>CC: <banshee16@starband.net>
>>Subject: RE: My plan
>>Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:08:53 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>They came off a 510. I don't know the offset. I have asked, but haven't
>> recieved an answer
>>
>>Marcus A. Pryor
>>For a new age of reason
>>
>> > Your plan sounds good to me.   14 by 6.5s are fine, as long as the
>> offset is  OK.   I dont remember what that is supposed to be...but
>> if your certain they  are for roadsters, you should be OK.  If they
>> are intended for Z cars, your  probably still OK, as well as 510s.
>> In my experience, the family of three  old Datsuns were close in
>> many things regarding running gear.
>> >
>> > Best Regards,
>> > Jim
>> > Chesapeake Virginia
>> > Pushrod 2L 5spd
>> >
>> > (I have enclosed a pic of my 67!)




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