Hello Sirs&Ladies!
Hudson 1950 Pacemaker Brougham in Finland.
What kind of aftermarket wheels are you using in your Hudsons?
Is there any totally chromed..a little bit "custom" models in markets.
I am having stock wheels,WWWT..working OK.Wheel widht 5",bolt pattern 5x4,5, back space about 3,5"
Just like to know..any information?
Jari
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http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-racing-wheels/c28
Thanks for information...one reason I asked was because of this "back-space"..or is it called off-set nowadays?..anyway I think you must be quite carefull before you order any wheels..there is not too much space for rear wheels.
Jari
Wheel Vintiques - Custom, and a lot to choose from. You will need to know the pattern, spacing & backspacing you need. $$$
https://www.wheelvintiques.com/
Rick
Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
HET Club on Facebook
Im using 58 Caddy wheel covers from hubcapmike.com . I also have Lancer flippers and pointed dagmars(from summit). Will use one of these for the center hub section.
If you want to go with the common train of thought then...
Artillerys or Hubcaps look good one pre war and trucks.
Wheel covers for late forties to late fifties/early sixties.
Mags early sixties up.
Just go to a wheel shop and get some custom steelies made up. here in NZ they are under $100 per. I would need to check but I think 49 Hudson was like a 6inch x 15inch rim with 4.5" to the centers. When I got my diff made I got it a bit shorter than stock to help get the tires in/out. When I looked at it i figure a 6, 7 or 8 inch rim would fit in now at the back. using a 1 inch off set so 3.5" to centers.
If you have lowered your car also watch the top of the wheel wells at the back. they get rather narrow quickly up the top. Have read a 235 will fit at the back on a standard setup.