I’d like to conduct a survey to answer a couple of questions I have regarding fitment of non-standard sized tires and/or aftermarket wheels on the front of a standard body Pantera.
(1) I’d like to determine the off-set for each vendor’s 16x8 or 17x8 Campy clone.
(2) I’d like to know which size tires rub, when mounted on which wheels (off-set being the prime issue), and what type of rubbing occurs.
But to learn these things I need everyone’s input/contribution. And of course, any conclusion drawn from this information shall be shared with everyone.
If you have experience with aftermarket size tires and/or aftermarket wheels on the front of a standard body Pantera, please answer these questions as best as possible.
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What size tire?
Wheel
• Vendor or manufacturer name?
• Model, type or Campy clone?
• Wheel size?
What type of wheel?
• One piece cast or forged
• Two piece modular
• Three piece modular
Did the tire rub?
• No, no rubbing
• Yes the inner edge of the tire rubbed the inner wheel house during full lock maneuvers.
• Yes the outer edge of the tire rubbed the outer fender when encountering bumps.
• Yes the outer edge of the tire rubbed the outer fender during “vigorous” cornering
Do you know any of the wheel’s dimensions?
(1) Off-set
• What was the manufacturer’s claimed off-set?
• What was the measured off-set?
(2) Back spacing
• What was the manufacturer’s claimed back spacing?
• What was the measured back spacing?
I hope you’ll chime in ... thanks in advance.
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