Okay, don't laugh, but....

[tfeverfred]

... has anyone heard or tried using "space saver" rims on a T Bucket or other hot rod? Would they work as skinny front rims?

It seems like they would. Doesn't it?

 

[rooster57]

Isnt the wheel a .5 size for that reason. I was thinkin it was an odd size like 13.5 or something.

 

[akitagandy]

I ran a set on Vega drag car with the salt flat covers,15 x 4 I believe

 

[LumenAl]

Isnt the wheel a .5 size for that reason. I was thinkin it was an odd size like 13.5 or something.

What? They were afraid someone might use them on a T-Bucket!

 

[Todd]

Don't they have a huge, ugly center?

 

[der Spieler]

Don't they have a huge, ugly center?

They do but there are people who are using them on the front of their lakesters on the salt with the big moon disks.

 

[RPM]

I have seen quite a few on the front of drag cars.

 

[Tbucit]

But aren't they only rated to 50 mph or something like that? I too have seen them and could not recommend them for looks or saftey. As always just my opinion.

Randall

 

[RPM]

But aren't they only rated to 50 mph or something like that? I too have seen them and could not recommend them for looks or saftey. As always just my opinion.

Randall

The tires are rated for 50 miles @ 50 mph. I hope is just wanting to use the wheels and put regular tires on the wheels.

 

[tfeverfred]

The tires are rated for 50 miles @ 50 mph. I hope is just wanting to use the wheels and put regular tires on the wheels.

That was the idea. I think the comparable tire size might be something meant for a VW. Not sure, if using these rims would work or not, I was just thinking crazy again.

 

[Tbucit]

I think, and that can be bad, but that is why they are a weird size (like 13.5) to prevent using them.

Randall

 

[RPM]

Here is what I had in mind, on Ebay

eBay Motors: 89-92 CAMARO FIREBIRD 15" ALUMINUM SPACE SAVER SPARE (item 320336622472 end time Feb-06-09 04:57:16 PST)

 

[T4TWO]

I used them for some of my project as rollers. Like when I R&R a body off a frame. I suppose you could use them if you really wanted too.