TriGlide rear wheels

[mcdonaldroadcapt]

Just wondering, with the straight axle, going through hard leans, would it not decrease the space you need? Not an expert but on my straight axle conversion I tried wider tires and had rubbing problems in turns..

[clint44]

Just wondering, with the straight axle, going through hard leans, would it not decrease the space you need? Not an expert but on my straight axle conversion I tried wider tires and had rubbing problems in turns..

That's very possible and one of the reasons I think wider tires are not needed. 205's on the rear are more than adequate.

[clint44]

Well,got some good news on the rear wheels from the Harley TriGlide Riding Group on Facebook. One of their members discovered that a 15x7 w/3.5" backspace fits fine on his TG. Since the bolt pattern is the same as the later model Ford Mustangs,he bought a pair of wheels at his local tire shop that fit perfectly and has ridden the trike many miles without any clearance issues. He said neither he nor his wife were lightweights either,if anyone was wondering whether a lightweight rider had anything to do with it. The oem rear tires have a lot of ballooning from the narrow oem wheels so the wider wheel gives a nice straighter sidewall.

A 7" wheel with 3.5" backspacing will be easy to get and for sure won't break the bank,unless you like exotic wheels. If you want to change wheel diameter,that width with that backspace number should fit like a glove,as long as you stay with a 205-width tire. You guys with TriGlides and Freewheelers now have a good selection of custom wheels to choose from.

[Fearless]

That may prove useful if I go with larger rotors for a brake project thanks Clint ride safely fearless

p.s. what year Mustang. [maybe mustang II?]

[clint44]

That may prove useful if I go with larger rotors for a brake project thanks Clint ride safely fearless

p.s. what year Mustang. [maybe mustang II?]

1979-1993 Mustang. It doesn't really matter,though. Any 7" wheel with 3.5" backspacing and 4x108mm bolt circle will work. (15"-20" diameter)

[SeanSean1]

1979-1993 Mustang. It doesn't really matter,though. Any 7" wheel with 3.5" backspacing and 4x108mm bolt circle will work. (15"-20" diameter)

All i can say is ... YUP. Saw the pics to confirm the fitment too.

[Sloufoot]

Almost everything I can find is polished aluminum & not Chromed. These are coated with a protectant though. But there is quite a lot to pick from from under $200 to around $400 each. Still a lot less than Harley selection.
One style I like a Centerline Fuel & is about $279ea.
Both in 15"X6" & 7". w/4.25 bolt circle with 2-3/8" offset to 3-1/2".

[clint44]

Almost everything I can find is polished aluminum & not Chromed. These are coated with a protectant though. But there is quite a lot to pick from from under $200 to around $400 each. Still a lot less than Harley selection.
One style I like a Centerline Fuel & is about $279ea.
Both in 15"X6" & 7". w/4.25 bolt circle with 2-3/8" offset to 3-1/2".

If you get a 15x6 w/3" backspace or a 15x7 w/3.5",you should be "good to go".

[Sloufoot]

I like the 6x3-3/8 backspace. I put 2-3/8.... my bad.
I don't like shoe horning a wheel inside a fender. Looks great, but unforgiving !
There is one that has a better pattern, but almost $400. If I go that much it better be chromed !

[Sloufoot]

Today I came across one of the Cragar spoke wheels with 4/4.25 lugs. They have only 4 heavy spokes, but they were in 13". Tire guy is trying to find a set in 15".

[Sloufoot]

American Racing also has another option. Basically they cut the wheel to your specs.
..........................................front offset................ finish

VNB478560XX	15" x 6"	Blank	-19mm to 10mm		TWO-PIECE GLOSS BLACK W/ MILLED CENTER	72.6	1580 lbs	$670.00	MG478CAP2
VN478560XX	15" x 6"	Blank	-19mm to 10mm		TWO-PIECE POLISHED	72.6	1580 lbs	$680.00	MG478CAP2

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/...N478%20Turbine

[clint44]

Today I came across one of the Cragar spoke wheels with 4/4.25 lugs. They have only 4 heavy spokes, but they were in 13". Tire guy is trying to find a set in 15".

I don't think Cragar ever offered that wheel in anything other than a 13" size.

[Fearless]

As most of you know,TriGlide rear wheels are a 15x5.5 size. I'm trying to figure out if a 6" wide wheel will fit. If so,that would really open up wheel selection for them and the Freewheeler. It would be much appreciated if someone could give me some measurements from the outer tire sidewall to the inside edge of the fender lip and from the inside tire sidewall to the inside of the fenderwell.
Putting your TG on a lift to get these measurements would be even better but I'll take what numbers I can get,right now.
Thanks again.

I will as soon as I can get to it Clint. ride safely fearless

[clint44]

American Racing also has another option. Basically they cut the wheel to your specs.
..........................................front offset................ finish

VNB478560XX	15" x 6"	Blank	-19mm to 10mm		TWO-PIECE GLOSS BLACK W/ MILLED CENTER	72.6	1580 lbs	$670.00	MG478CAP2
VN478560XX	15" x 6"	Blank	-19mm to 10mm		TWO-PIECE POLISHED	72.6	1580 lbs	$680.00	MG478CAP2

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/...N478%20Turbine

0 offset = 3.5" backspace. -6mm offset = 3.25". -12mm offset = 3.0. A 15x6 wheel with any offset between those numbers will fit.

[SeanSean1]

Liking the turbine wheel look.

[Sloufoot]

Someone wanted a spoke wheel for the Trike. Fat Daddy has a set that are sealed for tubeless. But a bit spendy.



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[AR198]

Hi all

i know this is an old thread but I hope I can get an answer.

what size wheels can be used if we remove the fenders?

thanks.

[Fearless]

Really any size that will fit bolt pattern and clear the back spacing, just remember if you go higher in the tire diameter you are changing the gearing ratio, less power more speed. Of course if you smaller it does the same increase power lower speed. You know how that works, if not check a tire chart. Do an advanced search in the top right corner of the page it will bring up several threads addressing wheel and tire changes. Good luck on your search. Fred