Cragar SS series 61 type rims

[73440cuda]

Has anyone tried using these old style type of rims?  If so how are they?  I was told they require an oval washer behind the lug nut to fit a 73 Cuda, since they are made for about 3 or 4 different applications.  I was wondering how the fit was, and if they had any problems with using the oval washers for positioning the rim on the hubs/drums.

[4Cruizn]

I assume you are talking about these rims?? Yes it is true that you need washers behind the lug nuts.  They usually come with the set.  I have no problems with them . . . just takes alittle finesse when installing the tires!

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[73440cuda]

Exactly those.  Did they mount OK on the stock studs without spacers to resize the bolt pattern?  I had bought a set for my 72 Duster and had to buy 1" spacers to put behind the rims becasue they didn't sell them to fit the stock bolt pattern. 

[4Cruizn]

Yep fit great!  No spacers needed???    Sometimes there alittle difficult to get lined up but with alittle persuasion, they straighten up.  Growing up I always loved the way these rims looked and told myself that when I get the hardtop done, those were the rims for me . . . . and still to this day . . . no regrets!       

[Cuda340-73]

4cruzin - that's exactly what I wanted my Challenger to look like when I had it in '84. Never got that far though, ended up selling it for $250 

I love that 70's Super Stock look and I know what you mean -- at one time those were the *only* wheels to have.

[Rev-It-Up]

Yep...loves those Cragars!  No problem with fit at all.

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[Pistol Gripper]

73440cuda,

I picked up a set for the Challenger.  They are Uni-Lugs and I got the oval washers that are made for them.  Just make sure they're tight and check them often, especially if you run hard.

I think they're the only wheels to run on a musclecar. 

P.G.