Wheel fitment

[hal stclair]

I'm wondering if going with the one ton front end with associated wheel spacers have permitted the use of late model wheels. It was my understanding
that the caliper interference was the problem but with the spacers it would seem to eliminate that problem. I know the argument of hub located vs stud
located wheels but wonder with that issue aside, would a different wheel work. Any insight here?
Hal
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1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1975 Eleganza II, 101230,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM

 

[Rdenney]

The closest point between the wheel and the caliper, when using Manny's
kit, is theinside corner of the rim of the wheel, right at the tire bead.
It's close enough that some aftermarket calipers may need some touching up
with a grinder, according to Karen's instructions. I did not have a
problem.

The shape of the dome won't be a problem with the spacers or calipers of
the kit, near as I can tell.

Rick "using non-hub-centered Eagle wheels" Denney

On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM Hal StClair
wrote:

> I'm wondering if going with the one ton front end with associated wheel
> spacers have permitted the use of late model wheels. It was my understanding
> that the caliper interference was the problem but with the spacers it
> would seem to eliminate that problem. I know the argument of hub located vs
> stud
> located wheels but wonder with that issue aside, would a different wheel
> work. Any insight here?
> Hal
> --
> 1977 Royale 101348,
>
> 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
>
> 1975 Eleganza II, 101230,
>
> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
>
> Rio Rancho, NM
>
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73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
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[john phillips]

You would think that you could use the wheels from the 1-ton truck if it
will fit in wheel well.

> The closest point between the wheel and the caliper, when using Manny's
> kit, is theinside corner of the rim of the wheel, right at the tire bead.
> It's close enough that some aftermarket calipers may need some touching up
> with a grinder, according to Karen's instructions. I did not have a
> problem.
>
> The shape of the dome won't be a problem with the spacers or calipers of
> the kit, near as I can tell.
>
> Rick "using non-hub-centered Eagle wheels" Denney
>
> On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM Hal StClair

>
> > I'm wondering if going with the one ton front end with associated wheel
> > spacers have permitted the use of late model wheels. It was my
> understanding
> > that the caliper interference was the problem but with the spacers it
> > would seem to eliminate that problem. I know the argument of hub located
> vs
> > stud
> > located wheels but wonder with that issue aside, would a different wheel
> > work. Any insight here?
> > Hal
> > --
> > 1977 Royale 101348,
> >
> > 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
> >
> > 1975 Eleganza II, 101230,
> >
> > 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
> >
> > Rio Rancho, NM
> >
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> 73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
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