Reply to "550 Spyder good times heading my way"

DannyP

@chines1 posted:
@DannyP The Vintage 190 alloys are wider than the steels (+10mm per wheel IIRC). Greg once told me he runs narrowed front beam to offset this, although that fact is not advertised anywhere that I've seen. Is your front beam narrowed?

That makes, sense, as the aluminum needs to be a little thicker than steel.

Yes, my beam is 2" narrowed. Mine was the first car to have this, but it's MOSTLY due to the Airkewld brakes which add about 3/4" per side.

I would think Greg only does 1" narrowed for most guys for the aluminum wheels, I am pretty sure that the usual cast-iron EMPI barbell brakes don't add any(maybe 3/8"?) width. This would set the track very nicely I'd think.

If my brakes were narrower(like stock) my wheels would be set too far in for my liking.

I'm very pleased with my setup, it really works well.

11/10/225:03 AM

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