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 ?
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).
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!!!
Michael Cates
ManxManiac
#958
Ventura, CA
Original Meyers Manx "Xena"
M1609C8S22
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.
