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I am putting disc brake conversion kit on my 59 retrac. I went to salvage yard today and took 5 wheels off a Ford Torino station wagon. When I got home and removed the tires I have 3 different size (width) wheels. Outside to outside of rims are 6 3/8", 7", and 7 1/2". My question is which one do I need for my conversion? They are all 14" rims.
Thanks
Joe Warders from Kansas
Should not make any difference. You need to check the offset of each wheel and make sure that you have two that are the same and that when installed do not cause clearance problems to the fender or frame. The width of the wheel will determine the tread size of tire that you will be able to fit. Wider rim equals wider tire.
Do not use two different size rims width or diameter from right or left side. 7 inch was standard for the retract. Keep in mind this car is heavy and not to use cheap light weight rims as they will flex.
steve
Thanks Steve - appreciate your info
Joe W