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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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I am rebuilding a 61pan and have found A PRE 57 WISHBONE FRAME AND AM WANDERING HOW BIG A TIRE I CAN GET ON THE BACK. iT MEASURES 8-5/8" AT THE AXLE PLATES
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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The real question is, after you fit the fat tire, how do you offset the tranny so that the drive chain clears the tire. Aye, there`s the "rub". The 8" between the axle plates is not the limiting factor.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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500-16 if setting up stock using stock style fender.Tire types look wider than others.A 500-16 coker looks wider than most.
 
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