Re: [AMC-list] BIAS vs Radial tires on rims

[Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've used Ford wheels by enlarging the center hole with a grinding wheel. 
It's certainly a bad idea to force the small hole onto an AMC.

Todd

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Ames" <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:33 PM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] BIAS vs Radial tires on rims


> I wouldn't suggest Ford rims. Although they have the same bolt pattern, the
> steel wheels (at least) have a different hub hole size. You can bolt them 
> on but
> you can't get them off without a big hammer.
>
> I just bought an 81 Concord with Ford wheels on it and spent quite a bit 
> of time
> getting the wheels off. I eventually had to drill this one
>
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r122/AMCKenA/?action=view&current=HP2304.jpg
>
> to ease the tension enough to to knock it off. The 4 pound hammer wasn't 
> enough
> - I used an axe.
>
>
> Ken Ames

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