Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

If Ricks Lynx rims are 6 stud like the C8AX, I believe these 6 stud rims are different to the normal 8 stud CMP rims eg for a unknown reason they will accept any tyres whatever the bead angle Mike

That's correct, for some reason the 6-stud CMP 16" wheel rim has a diameter which differs from the 8-stud 16" wheel rim. Tyres for American rims fit right on.

The latter, as you know, has a 1/4" larger diameter. That's why tyres for American rims do not drop right on....

Hanno