14x5.5 BBP steel rims on disc brakes

[Machmeter1]

Hello, another question regarding 14X5.5 steel rims. Sorry but I couldn't find anything in the search machine.

I am planning to get the stage 1 brake kit from Dr. Diff. (10.95"). According to the additional information, the kit will fit OEM style 14" disc brake spec wheels.
I have a "WTB" ad for 14x5.5 steelies on this page and got following rims offered:

Electrofuse 14x5.5 JK2
Made in USA 830

According to the seller, they would fit on Abodies with disc brakes - but I have my doubts. Since they are not cheap, I wanna make sure that this combo would work.

My car is a 69 Barracuda, which has already large bolt patterns on the rear end.

 

[Dana67Dart]

What is the back spacing

 

[Machmeter1]

Don't know, just got some pictures, but I can ask if it helps to figure it out.

 

[Dana67Dart]

They look like they have a lot of back space which might create an issue.

My stock 14x5.5 SBP steel wheels have enough clearance for the KH brakes but the rim to the upper ball joint is very close not much room to go deeper. (67dart)

 

[Machmeter1]

I did not think about that, thank you. I was just concerned about the brake caliper. 14x5.5 J (e) was an option on 69 Barracudas so I was not concerned about the backspace. Just not sure if those rims have disc brake specs.

 

[Dana67Dart]

IMHO if you are going to LBP wheels, I would go with 15"

 

[Machmeter1]

I do have 15" on the car and wanna go back to 14"

 

[roccodart440]

If you are going back to a 14" wheel, which imo is a terrible idea on so many levels, why run a 5.5 inch wheel. That allows you to run a 1xx/xx/14 tire. pizza cutters. Non-functional and dangerous.

 

[Machmeter1]

Roccodart440, you are right but in Europe there are very strict rules on classic cars. For career reasons I might go back to Europe and I won't get a registration there, unless the car has orignal wheel dimensions with modern tires of course. I am aware that there would be easier ways but that's how it is. So I would need to know if the rims above would work on the disc brakes I am planning to get.
Thanks Wolfgang

 

[roccodart440]

That's a whole different story. Lame laws...

 

[Machmeter1]

Unfortunately yes

 

[Jimacuda]

I've got a stack of 14x5.5 disc brake compatible large bolt rims.
All from 76-80 F bodies (aspen/volare)

 

[Machmeter1]

I've got a stack of 14x5.5 disc brake compatible large bolt rims.
All from 76-80 F bodies (aspen/volare)

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[Steve Reinhart]

Just wondering if the F body wheels fit because I'm in the same boat.