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14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 4:33 pm
by thubbard
I know the question has probably been asked and answered but I have a nice set of 14X7 0 offset Western Superlites. Is there a safe way to make these wheels work on a '68 2000?
Thanks,
Tim
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 5:34 pm
by fj20spl311
They should fit on the front with 185x60s
The rears are going to be close on the outside (rub on stock fenders) ~.5-1.0 inches.
There is enough flexibility to roll the rear fenders to fit....IIRC, Will said his rolled rear fenders will fit 14 x 7 0 offset with 225 tires.
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:52 am
by Wikket77
my 66 have 14x7 Western Minilite.
I am currently running 195/65/14, Front is fine but the back a slight rub. I am changing my tires to 185/60/14 soon.
Roll1.jpg
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:44 pm
by Wikket77
Wikket77 wrote:my 66 have 14x7 Western Minilite.
I am currently running 195/65/14, Front is fine but the back a slight rub. I am changing my tires to 185/60/14 soon.
Roll1.jpg
Houston we got a problem,,
Just install a comp spring in front, now I need new tires and rims.
Front tires is rubbing on big bumps, also my 66 have later model fenders and still don't help.
Plan B soon.
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:21 am
by Alvin
did you try the 185/60 tires?
that's huge decrease in sidewall/bulge and may gain you some clearance!
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:43 am
by Wikket77
Alvin wrote:did you try the 185/60 tires?
that's huge decrease in sidewall/bulge and may gain you some clearance!
I'll give it a shot since I have 2 185/60/14 lying around.
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:23 am
by Wikket77
185/60/14 perfect, no rubbing, hugs the road. AWESOME.
It seems my front is still a little high with the comp spring though.
wheels1.JPG
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:31 pm
by Gregs672000
The springs will likely settle a little bit over time...
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:25 pm
by Alvin
Wikket77 wrote:185/60/14 perfect, no rubbing, hugs the road. AWESOME.
It seems my front is still a little high with the comp spring though.
wheels1.JPG
omg that looks sharp...what color paint is that?
Re: 14X7 Western "Superlites"
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 7:35 am
by Wikket77
Alvin wrote:Wikket77 wrote:185/60/14 perfect, no rubbing, hugs the road. AWESOME.
It seems my front is still a little high with the comp spring though.
wheels1.JPG
omg that looks sharp...what color paint is that?
Alvin, you referring to the correct?
The color, I'm not really sure. Bronze, gold,mix.
, this is how I got it.