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which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:51 pm
by villemi
Hello
I'd like to buy cragar wheels for my 1970 Manx.
which cragar for my vintage buggy ?
Cragar Series 08/61 S/S Super Sport ?
Cragar Series 61C - Chrome S/S Super Sport Direct Drill 2-Piece Composite Chrome Plated Steel Rim with Aluminum Center ?
Cragar Vintage 1-Piece ?
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:03 am
by joescoolcustoms
My opinion, I would go with the one piece rims. The two piece rims are made up of dissimilar metals, and that is why the centers always corroded.
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:28 pm
by lastmanx
The only concern is they were sold back in 70's with a slotted universal bolt pattern. meaning you would use an oblong washer to designate the bolt pattern and then a lug nut. This set up was prone to always loosen. so you would constantly have to check them for tightness,(like every time you went for a ride). if you have the option to buy them for a direct bolt pattern do so. A friend of mine loves to recall his story of seeing his rear wheel crager passing him in a rotary (round about).
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:03 pm
by villemi
My Cragar SS have uni lug system. (for 5x4.5" ; 5x4.75"; 5x5")
Do you use hub-centric rings ? If yes which diameter for front and rear drums ?
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:39 pm
by ManxManiac
The offset washers are available, check with a major wheel distributor to find out who to order them from!!! I too like the one piece wheels... much stronger!!! Older original Crager S/S wheels in the sizes you might want are out there, but expect to pay a premium price for them!!! Cragers are cool, but my all time favorite are the American 5 spoke mag wheels!!! They are one piece all aluminum & they make new ones in a variety of widths & tire sizes!!!
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:33 pm
by villemi
But is it necessary tu use hub-centric rings ? If yes which diameter for front and rear drums ?
http://www.hubcentric-rings.com/
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:40 pm
by joescoolcustoms
VW drums are not hub centric. There are a few aftermarket front disc sets that have a hub, but may not be set up for hub centric.
Those cragers are set up for the Unilug washers. Two types of washers, both Oval, but one has a hole dead center, the other has the hole to one end so it can be used for the largest or smallest diameter patterns just by changing orientation.
They are what they are, 60's technology.
Re: which cragar for my manx ?
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:24 pm
by villemi
On the Cragar's website I've found the : "Aftermarket Wheel Installation Guidelines" with the chapter ; Hub centering Rings
