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Re: rear wheel width

To: PeteZedaker@aol.com
Subject: Re: rear wheel width
From: sosnaenergyconsulting <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:24:44 -0700
Hi Pete:
Sorry, nothing to offer in the "what'll fit" department.  I do like the 
Torque-thrust wheels, though.  When  you get your ride finished, perhaps 
you'll provide pictures?

Regards
David (it's not original) Sosna

PeteZedaker@aol.com wrote:

>        Hi, I am new to the list so I will introduce myself. My name is Pete 
> Zedaker, I have owned my Tiger for a while now. It was well loved to say the 
> least (formerly an automatic and far from original) After helping build and 
> drive a factory five cobra kit car I have decided  on putting a t-5 with a 
> 5.0 with fuel injection in it. Like I said, The car is not original so I 
> don't mind cutting and welding. Anyhow, I would like to know what the largest 
> wheels/tires that will fit under the rear fenderwells are. I have heard of 
> people running 15x8.5 with rolled fenders.
>        Fitting the wheels I want is another story. I think I can use 15x8.5 
> torq thrust D's on the back (3 3/4 back spacing). I have Dana 44 axle flanges 
> from an international scout that can be drilled to any five lug pattern. 
> However, I question the strength of the tiger Dana 44 and the spacing of the 
> wheels probably won't work out right so I might need custom axles. Anyone 
> know how much torque a flanged axle Dana can withstand? ( assuming the car 
> will actually hook up!) Perhaps shortening an 8.8 or 9inch ford  would be a 
> better choice.
>        Well that's enough for now. I am looking forward to hearing everyone's 
> response 
> Thanks
>                                            -Pete

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