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Ol' Ron · 04-15-2019, 03:23 PM

I have a great deal of respect for the guys that want to keep them stock. In today's market that getting more difficult and expensive. But for the daily driver the reliability factor alone is worth it. I was at the tire store checking on tires for the roadster. For 14 & 15" wheels the selection is poor and expensive. 16 will still be around for a while, but 5 on 51'2 bolt pattern is a thing of the past. Ford and Chrysler still use the 5 on 4 1/2 and the junk yards are full of rims. I got 2 for the front of the roadster for 15 bucks apiece. I operate on a limited budget, like many others and the cost of operation these cars is getting higher.

04-15-2019, 03:23 PM	#24
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,873	Re: Newer trans in stock chassis /K member I have a great deal of respect for the guys that want to keep them stock. In today's market that getting more difficult and expensive. But for the daily driver the reliability factor alone is worth it. I was at the tire store checking on tires for the roadster. For 14 & 15" wheels the selection is poor and expensive. 16 will still be around for a while, but 5 on 51'2 bolt pattern is a thing of the past. Ford and Chrysler still use the 5 on 4 1/2 and the junk yards are full of rims. I got 2 for the front of the roadster for 15 bucks apiece. I operate on a limited budget, like many others and the cost of operation these cars is getting higher.