Wheel Adapter

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by thapachuco, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. thapachuco

    thapachuco Well-Known Member

    can anyone tell me which mag style lugs i need to purchase for these rims? Maybe a length of the shank. I have a 67 lesabre. 5x5 bolt pattern.

    i need them soon. Thanks!
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    If I read your other thread correctly, these wheels are Cragar brand Tru-Spokes?

    I'm pretty sure these wheels take the Cragar S/S style lug and chrome washer. My best advice is to bring one of the wheels to a competent wheel/ accessories store and have them match a set up.

    Generally speaking, the lug nut should be able to go through the hole and be almost flush with the rear of the mounting surface.

    Again, bring a sample of the wheel to a proffessional so you get the right lugs.
     
  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    After a quick Google, the Cragar brand Tru-Spokes have been re-released. They're now called Cragar 470 series "Star Wires"

    Do they look like these? I used to sell custom wheels about 20+ years ago. Your jogging my memory banks! I remember when the Tru Spokes first came out.

    http://epage.com/js/mi/1719452.html
     
  4. thapachuco

    thapachuco Well-Known Member

    mine look just like these

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    do you happen to know the threading on a 5x5 buick?
     
  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Dude, you really need to have a '67 shop manual! Per page 100-3, our lugs are 1/2" - 20.

    Devon
     
  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    They look like reverse offset wheels. If so, they're going to stick out past the fenders


    I stand by my last statement- go to a wheel place and have them match up a lug for you
     
  7. thapachuco

    thapachuco Well-Known Member

    yo, i do have a shop manual and i completley forgot to look in there! it didnt even cross my mind. ill look tonight! thanks
     
  8. thapachuco

    thapachuco Well-Known Member

    i have had reverse rims befor and they fit inside the well.
     
  9. thapachuco

    thapachuco Well-Known Member

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