Affordable Wheels

[pro86tourn]

Looking to get wheels for my monte ss pro touring build. The car won't see track/auto cross but will be a fun street driver.

Any advice on who can provide the most affordable pro touring style wheel? Let me know, thanks!!

[GTOtzel]

US Mags, American Racing, XXR.

[Alwhite00]

Affordable means different things to different people. What’s your budget?

Basically it Depends on width and backspace. If it is not a stock backspace more money. If it’s a two piece wheel definitely more money.

[pro86tourn]

Would be stock to fit Gbody.. I may consider doing frame notch to gain me a little more width in the rear. As for budget 2-3k

I know I'm not going to be getting forgelines... but Im sure there is a more budget minded set that would work for a street car!

[OLDFLM]

You can't be Rushforth Wheels in that price range! Lots of style options and custom backspacing available on every wheel they sell!

[pro86tourn]

Any wheel dealers that have good pricing on American racing wheels?

[79T/Aman]

Vision 143

[Alwhite00]

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-attack-hyper-shot/p679

[Schwartz Performance]

Any wheel dealers that have good pricing on American racing wheels?

We are a dealer for a number of companies including American Racing. Let me know what you’re looking for in a PM and I’ll see what I can do!

-Dale

[pro86tourn]

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-attack-hyper-shot/p679


Whose a dealer for these wheels?

[F-Body International]

Vision 143

As mentioned here, Vision 143 (look on eBay) is probably your cheapest route to aftermarket 18” wheels.

The above route or get some used later model F-Body, Corvette or other GM 5x4.75 wheels with adapters.

[Schwartz Performance]

Whose a dealer for these wheels?

I'm a dealer for Rocket as well.

-Dale

[jimco84x]

I'll second the vote for Rocket Attacks. I like mine so far. See my post a few down for picture!!

[Alwhite00]

I got mine at Summit.

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Vision 143

Wow $608 shipped is cheap for a set of staggered 18’s! Pretty nice looking wheel. Very similar to the U.S.Mags Rambler U111 and the Ridler 650 Grey. I wonder if they’re the same cast quality.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Staggered-Vision-143-Torque-18x8-5-18x9-5-5x115-20mm-Gunmetal-Wheels-Rims/303556613515?hash=item46ad62558b:g:SrIAAOSwHwVerHq M

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Tell me these don’t look like the same wheels. If the quality is equal. Vision 143’s would be even cheaper than your tires lol!
https://us-mags.com/rambler-u111-w-6133.htm
https://www.ridlerwheel.com/650-grey

[79T/Aman]

The visions have a 2100 lbs load rating, that is about as high as I've seen on a cast wheel.
I have 2 sets of these in 18 x 9.5, I've had two widened to 10.5" and two widened to 12.5" by Weld craft, they first check the wheels to see if they are of high enough quality to be widened, Weld Craft told me they passed with flying colors.

As for them being the same as the others that look like it? I would say probably the same base casting especially considering they all are available in the same sizes. The raw cast wheel gets machined so the base casting can be used to make other styles that are similar, but the more machining the thinner and lighter it gets but the load ratting goes down and price goes up.

[Rod]

just started this shop monday!! its wednesday!! I have made it thru 3 days of business,, I'm a 1 man shop.... the little guy.. I am adding new wheels weekly


https://wheel-geek.com/


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[STREETFIGHTER50]

The visions have a 2100 lbs load rating, that is about as high as I've seen on a cast wheel.
I have 2 sets of these in 18 x 9.5, I've had two widened to 10.5" and two widened to 12.5" by Weld craft, they first check the wheels to see if they are of high enough quality to be widened, Weld Craft told me they passed with flying colors.

As for them being the same as the others that look like it? I would say probably the same base casting especially considering they all are available in the same sizes. The raw cast wheel gets machined so the base casting can be used to make other styles that are similar, but the more machining the thinner and lighter it gets but the load ratting goes down and price goes up.

Sounds well worth it! Hmmmm

[jasons56]

Just got in an 18x10 American racing V510 in roughly 6" Backspacing. Was excited to find something with those numbers that wasn't custom $$$$. I am running Howe GN 5x5 hubs.... Wellllll. Damn things take a max 19mm socket, and even with the hot ticket proper seat style moroso lug nuts, out of luck as 22mm socket is what those take. Can't believe they messed that up! UGGGG. Tempted to have a machine shop open them up a couple mm but the designer didn't leave much material in that area and was already concerned with the load rating... Really disappointed.. Tons of race stuff has been running 5/8 stud on 5x5 forever, can't believe how hard it is to find an affordable 18" wheel for them! Geeze. Thoughts on opening up the lug area 3mm more?

[Build-It-Break-It]

Just buy a Thin 22mm socket and see if that works first.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT618022

[79T/Aman]

sorry to break it to you but those are not racing wheels that the designer would even contemplate accommodations for 5/8" studs, why did you not get hubs with 1/2" studs?

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Those VN510’s look really nice! I’m diggin em!

https://www.americanracing.com/product/wheels/vn510/

https://www.americanracing.com/gallery/?model=VN510+DRAFT

[jasons56]

I have access to really affordable racing parts and the deeper I dig the more indications I find of the need for such "overdesigned" parts. Since posting this I did find that moroso makes 1/2 studs with the required huge knurl all the hubs I have use. Unfortunately, now that I am getting everything mocked up I am leaning towards even more backspace than any "on the shelf" wheel have.


I am price sensitive as I will likely want 3 sets of tires pre-mounted, requiring 3 sets of wheels. But yes, very aware now that quite a few of the American Racing wheels are neither American or racing. I will be reaching out to Coleman to see if I can get any significant reduction in scrub radius with some of their "custom" spindles. Unfortunately it is looking like I may have to go with custom spindles AND wheels by the time I am done, to get the fitment and sizes I am shooting for - also price driven.... Just trying really hard to exhaust all possibilities before throwing a ton of money at it...

Really appreciate all the knowledge in the forum!

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Anyone know where I can get the American Racing VN510’s? Would like a Vintage Silver set. Called a few places and they’re out of stock. Back ordered from all this Covid crap.

[AU Doc]

just started this shop monday!! its wednesday!! I have made it thru 3 days of business,, I'm a 1 man shop.... the little guy.. I am adding new wheels weekly


https://wheel-geek.com/



Is wheel-geek still open? My connection gets rejected when I try to go to the site. I'm in the market for wheels.

[Zspoiler]

You could always check into a set of factory rims with the style and fit you like.

[STREETFIGHTER50]

I have ordered a few sets from Extreme Wheels in Arizona. Cheapest prices I found online. No tax and free shipping to me in NorCal. Also, type in the discount code “EXTREME6” during checkout for a little more savings.
https://extremewheels.com/

[mbuenavides]

I got a 40% discount on American Racing wheels (https://4wheelonline.com/American-Racing-Custom-TruckWheels.1180) last month. You may want to check out this online shop if you guys are interested.