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Old 09-26-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 2600
David,
I really know about this of which you speak. If you didn't know, I was racing my Sprint and put her end for end five times as a result of inadequate braking ability. Apparently you cannot effect rapid deceleration of 27 cwt. with 4 bicycle tyres, ....So if you come up with a wheel that works, say 6" x 16" please, let us know.
Cheers, Adrian
I have seen wheels made up with 2600 (400mm) centers,a band around the outside of about a half-inch, and then some 16" truck wheel with the center removed welded to this, with an offset that will fit in the wheel well

I don't think I would use them for racing though....
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