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Does anybody know what the code "FW" represents just to the right of valve stem hole? (these are 8 X 15 Ralley)
I've known of AZ and AG...but what might FW come from.
Don't have my books on hand.
Would these be Crvette or other GM?
Thx
Jim
Kelsey Hayes wheels with wheel code "FW" are 15 X 7 Rally wheels originally used on 1971 to 1976 Monte Carlos and 1974 to 1976 Chevelles. They were never used on a Corvette application. These wheel have an offset of +0.30" compared to the 1968 Corvette Rally wheel, the only year Corvette to use a 15 X 7 Rally wheel, of -0.28".
First time I've seen an offset number for those 15x7 Monte Carlo Rallys, Joe.
I expect that these wheels will not work on a Corvette. Though the positive offset increases fender clearance, it's probably going to make the tire or wheel flange interfere with the end of the rear leaf spring. My 225/70VR-15s mounted on -0.28" offset '68 15x7 Ralleys only clear the end of the leaf spring by about a quarter inch on my SWC. Because the face of the wheel mounting plane on disk brake cars is farther outboard you get about another quarter inch clearance to the end of the leaf spring, but that puts you at about zero clearance.
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