Got the brakes freed up but still struggling to find wheels to move my 34 Chevy. Not even uni-lug fit this small 5 lug pattern.
Posted by gbntbedtyr@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 15 comments
FuJa-TsuNaMi@reddit
are the ones on the rear the same lug pattern? if so, i would swap them to the front and just use a 4x4 across the rear and find a way to put trailer tires on it to just 'carry' it along.
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
No, that is a uni-lug that didn't fit, even though I took it off a Chevy 5 lug strait axle that I salvaged from an old firewood trailer.
FuJa-TsuNaMi@reddit
quick google search (and some Chevy forums) indicate this SHOULD be a 5x4.25" (5x108mm) lug pattern. this place - https://www.mrwheeldeal.com/store/wheels/steel?bolt=5x4.25,5x108&brand=Road+Ready&sort=popular&srsltid=AfmBOooiysQd1BtCL7d-pwsBCloj0eLPTM3ZeA0b3Cwha6_PYGgZ_K_M - seems to have some steelies in that lug pattern. Best of Luck
Peakbrowndog@reddit
What pattern are they?
https://www.classiccarperformance.com/blogs/news/how-to-measure-bolt-patterns
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
I have some Toyota wheels around that r also 4.25 but they r so deep that the holes can't get near the lugs. Don't know if there is something in newer wheels that are shallow n narrow or not.
Peakbrowndog@reddit
Sounds like you just need a different offset or backspacing maybe.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/wheel-offset-vs-backspacing-explained/30059
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
Love the list, will have to see if my friend has the old wheels from his 60s Volvo.
Monolithic_failure@reddit
Build a trolley instead to move it(atleast for the front) it’ll be easier for getting it on a trailer and shoving the issue down the path
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
Thought about chaining her to the base of my 5 ton cherry picker but worried if those small wheels get hung up, I'm in trouble. Serious health issues keep me from even driving anymore.
Monolithic_failure@reddit
Nah man just build a trolley with 4 wheels (Can be bigger wheels too). And put the the front on it then you can tow it where ever you want.
But if it was me I would just call a towtruck or crane truck and have it ”shipped” home. Even easier then building a trolley
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
Money is not even remotely possible, But a 4 wheel dolley has also been a thought. Days r still quite hot out here though.
Badass_1963_falcon@reddit
Make wheels out of plywood use 3/4 cut circle drill holes bolt them on maybe half hour to make good luck
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
Done that before, they disintegrate in about 200 ft, especially after a couple turns.
EarthOk2418@reddit
Does it have an independent rear suspension? Common to swap in a Jag IRS so the lug pattern might be 5x108mm.
gbntbedtyr@reddit (OP)
Still stock till I get her home.