Ruttman Spyder tire sze?
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Greg, do you have a 4.00x6" knobby to try? In the Ruttman catalog specs they list that as being the rear on the Spyder with the different tire sizes. They are truly smaller (but not by too much) than a 5.30x4.50 6" tires are. either that or a 14x6 trials would be comparable to the 4.00x6" (I see you are looking for one in the classifieds so that may mean you don;t have one)
Looking at that one pic with the fender on it looks like its hitting on the front? Like the curve of the fender is tighter than the circumference of the tire, Plus the fender mount strap looks to have been tweaked a bit over the years. Might want to make some tweaks to the fender to see if you can get a wider curve, I've been able to achieve that by using a 220lb "Markus press"......standing on the top of the fender while its on the ground :laugh:
I took a comparison shot between a 4.00x6" Knobby (what Ruttman used) and the 5.30x4.50 6" Universal. Both aired up to 20psi mounted different wheels but same widths. You can see there is a height difference, but like I said not really that much, It may be enough worst case, but I think you should be able to get that 5.30 in there with some tweaks after seeing your pics. Seems like I have seen it done with the universal treads in the past on the Ruttmans, of course they did briefly make the rounded universal in the 4.00x6" size too, think the MTD bikes may have used them on the fronts if I remember correctly.
I took a comparison shot between a 4.00x6" Knobby (what Ruttman used) and the 5.30x4.50 6" Universal. Both aired up to 20psi mounted different wheels but same widths. You can see there is a height difference, but like I said not really that much, It may be enough worst case, but I think you should be able to get that 5.30 in there with some tweaks after seeing your pics. Seems like I have seen it done with the universal treads in the past on the Ruttmans, of course they did briefly make the rounded universal in the 4.00x6" size too, think the MTD bikes may have used them on the fronts if I remember correctly.
(Ruttman used) the Carslile 530 on bikes and choppers also..again depending on the rim. The biggest question before anything is..which rims are you gonna run and stick with or if you wanna be "build correct" or not. Then you can go with the tire that goes to whatever rim you choose. And the bracket...until there are measurements..no clue if it is correct placement or not.
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I am building it as a rider for my kids. I am going to try and find a 14 6 Coker or similar in new cond. I will still take the measurement from axle hole to fender mount as requested and post later tonight. I am curious to know. Worst case is disassemble it, move bracket up and have powder coated again. First I am going to kick myself for not mocking it up before.
Thank you again,
Greg
Thank you again,
Greg