Re: Cragar SS uni-lug wheels

by dynchel Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:19 pm

bracketchev1221 wrote:This may be a stupid question, but I thought the balance machine clamps the wheel on a tapered cone and doesn't use the lugs at all. This centers the wheel on the machine shaft. So the Unilug shouldn't matter at all. But a bent or poorly made wheel will make it look bad.

Alot of newer cars have to be centered up using the lug nut holes per the manufacturer. A center cone is still used but a pin plate also goes over the balancers shaft to ensure the rim spins true.

by driveit Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:43 pm

I learn something everyday on here.

by chevellelaguna Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:08 pm

So, if there was no vibration with the stock wheels, the there is an obvious problem with the cragers , most likely the unilug design of the rim. Again, on this scenario and application, he can't center the wheel on the hub when he bolts the wheels on.

by dynchel Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:20 pm

chevellelaguna wrote:So, if there was no vibration with the stock wheels, the there is an obvious problem with the cragers , most likely the unilug design of the rim. Again, on this scenario and application, he can't center the wheel on the hub when he bolts the wheels on.

The lugs "should" center up the wheel.

by Dinomyte Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:32 pm

dhw3971 wrote:All good advice, thank you!

no, I didn't spin the wheels without the tires, so I don't know for certain that the rims aren't bent. I have one shop in town who I trust to work on the old girl, and if they can't solve the problem then I'm going to get new wheels (already have them on my Summit Racing wish list). unfortunately, I've got to wait until April when all the damn snow is gone...

what is a bubble balancer?

old shool tire balancer, works like a carpenter's level only in all directions. Here's a pic with and without a tire on it. The very top is the bubble.

Cragar SS uni-lug wheels - Page 2 Bubble12

Cragar SS uni-lug wheels - Page 2 Bubble12

Cragar SS uni-lug wheels - Page 2 Bubble13

The silver part "floats" when it's engaged, and the wheel is left to balance by you adding weights till the bubble is in the cross hairs, then your good if not your out. Very simple, very slick too.

by dynchel Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:25 pm

Yeah, that was out dated in 1991 when I learned how to do it at my first job (shell gas station)

by dhw3971 Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:38 pm

Driveit:

Here's some ideas from my Summit Racing wishlist:
1. Cragar S/S SuperSports, same as are on the car now.
2. MB Wheels Old School chrome wheels http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mbw-62587/overview/
3. Summit Racing Pulsar polished wheelshttp://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-541-5761ps/overview/
4. Wheel Vintiques 03 Series Comet chrome wheels.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-03-571204/overview/

I think my favorites are the MB wheels but as usual, they are most expensive. Sad

by Limey SE Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:43 pm

So would this be a bad time to put some Cragars for sale ?

by dhw3971 Thu Feb 20, 2014 2:44 pm

Only if they are uni-lugs!

by Limey SE Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:08 pm

dhw3971 wrote:Only if they are uni-lugs!

Most all Cragars came in Unilugs unless special ordered

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