[Roadsters] WireMags

[ljordan704 at netscape.net]

 One way to know on the Appliance wheels is that they often take an unusual lug nut and spacer. It took a while to get this info and it is referenced on the other list . The bolt holes are bigger and will not take the usual lug nuts, and to do so is risky. So I was told by the tire shop that attempted to mount the wheels originally. I got the right hardware from a guy who sells on EBAY.? If you need more info let me know.
I believe there is a set of wheels on EBAY now.


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Sedlack <msedlack at neo.rr.com>
To: Gregory S. Morrison <gsm at gregorysmorrison.com>; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 8:58 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] WireMags










Without markings, there's no way to know for sure - I had a set that were
marked ARE that came on my Z when I bought it that were too far gone to save
so were offed for AL scrap value.

Appliance, ARE, Western, and other off-brand all offered similar cast spoke
wheels - only slight differences in the spoke pattern and center mounting
pad differentiated them.    Same was true of ARE's Torque-Thrust - many
knock-offs appeared as soon as it was apparent that they were a good
seller.....

Best bet to find center caps that will fit is to measure the bore, and the
depth the bearing hub extends with the wheels mounted, and use that info
when buying caps.
Mark Sedlack
ZROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gregory S. Morrison" <gsm at gregorysmorrison.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:58 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] WireMags


> So they're Appliance, not American Racing. Ya learn something new every
day.
> There aren't any markings on the inside of the wheel and I have never seen
> them without tires on them so I don't know if there are any markings on
the
> rim. I'm not that familiar with them but they look to be made quite well.
I
> wanted a more stock look.
> Regards,
> Greg
> SRL31100494
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