RE: Question on oem steel wheels- 64 B body

[Willard Edison <waedison1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all who answered my question. I have enough knowledge now to get
the disc brakes and wheels I want. /Butch/ Ferndale, WA 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Brummett [mailto:brummett@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 10:56 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Question on oem steel wheels- 64 B body

On 10/9/07, Willard Edison <waedison1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My question is this: if I convert the front wheels to disc brakes, can 
> I find a 14" wheel that will clear the brakes on the backside of the 
> wheel and still accept the 3-bar spinner wheel covers? I'd like the 
> extra safety margin that disc brakes provide, but do not want to 
> sacrifice the asthetics of the 3-bar spinner wheel covers.

The important part is the rotors and caliper adapters.  If you use the
10.something inch rotors, then 14-inch wheels will work.  The 11 3/4"
rotors require 15-inch wheels.

-- Tony  brummett@xxxxxxxxx
'64 Dodge 440
'65 Dart GT


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