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Re: [oletrucks] Wheels & back spacing

To: "K Ohlgren" <kjohlgren@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Wheels & back spacing
From: lglenn11@mchsi.com
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 16:38:42 +0000
Hi, Kurt.

I'm exploring wheels myself.  I found this at Billet Specialties' site: 
http://www.chicayne.com/pdf/measuring_guides.pdf

Might be helpful.
-Lee   '49 3600 Indianola, IA




> I am ready to order wheels for my 58 Apache. It has a Fatman Must II IFS, 
> painted the frame today,  have the other parts getting powder coated. I like 
> the look of smoothies with baby moons.
> 
> Question. I want a 8" wide rim, what back spacing do I need to order?
> 
> The old 6 lug chrome spokes were 7" wide with a 3 3/4" back space. The 
> original axle is 62" wide, Fatman says the new Must II is 60 1/2" wide. If I 
> do the math I need 3" back space. What are other TF trucks running? I hate 
> to order 5 new wheels to find out they rub on corners.
> 
> Kurt
> 58 3100 Apache
> 
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