Re: IML: Wheel center bore importance

["Klebert L. Hall" <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Daniel Richardson" <TheRichardsonFamily@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: Wheel center bore importance
>
> Another wheel question:
>
> My '65 has a wheel center bore diameter of 2&1/8".  I am thinking of
> buying new wheels that have a center bore of 3.3".
>
> Too small of a hole would be a problem, obviously - is there
> any issue with having a larger hole on the wheels than
> 2&1/8"?  Does the center bore offer any type of support
> to the wheel - or is all the structural integrity in the
> lug nuts?
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.

   I've seen a lot of cars with oversized center-hole wheels on them, 
some from the factory. It doesn't seem to cause problems.

   I'd say, if you're at all nervous, you could put new lugs in, and 
leave it at that.
    -Kle.
    '69 Crown 4DHT (resting)

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