Date:         Thu, 6 May 2004 18:16:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Matt Bennett <matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Matt Bennett <matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Subject: Re: Big Brake + Steel Wheel ?
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I had the problem with Go-Westy steel wheels not working with the big brake
kit.   The Go-Westy steel wheels are actually 14 inch wheel centers welded
into custom 15 inch rims.    This results in a 15 inch wheel with the inner
diameter of a 14 inch wheel.   Great if you want to use 15 inch tires, but
you can't use the big brake kit.   Apparently, when I bought my wheels
(about 2 years ago) this wasn't common knowledge at Go-Westy, so when I
wanted to purchase a big brake kit last fall I called them and told them
that the inner diameter looked too small for the big brake kit.   After
talking to several people there it was confirmed that it is too small.   I
told them that they needed to include that in their catalog and their
website because part of the reason I bought the 15 wheels was to install a
big brake kit.    They offered to work with me on the purchase of new
wheels and a big brake kit.   I ended up purchasing some mint condition 15
inch Mercedes steel wheels on e-bay, and have yet to purchase a big brake
kit (it will happen though).
Matt Bennett


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