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Poopy
01-11-2005, 09:23 AM
Ok, I've been searching for days, looking for wheels that I like, thats the easy part. Trying to find new wheels for old cars that offer the right bolt pattern AND custom backspacing is the frustrating part for me. I want OZ wheels, but can't find any info on if they make custom wheels, or just the ones they list on their site. I've seen the brands posted on here like HRE, CCW etc, but they are a bit out of my league price-wise.

This is the style of wheel I'm after:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Anyone have any good resources to wheel manufacturers that make custom wheels that fit our cars?

Restomod
01-11-2005, 05:59 PM
I have set of ADR 18"s for my Mustang,the biggest problem I found was the high + offset that all late model cars have. Spacers are the easiest way to overcome this,all new correct width suspension is anouther. Take your bolt pattern and covert it to metric..Fords are 114.3mm and search ebay like " 18" wheels 114.3" and see whats out there.Odds are you will find something you like.

TonyL
01-11-2005, 06:10 PM
yes, OZ does make custom offsets. Its very expensive. I've heard of people using the BMW wheels on older gm cars (which is 5x120.mm) rather than 5x4 3/4. This is supposed to be ok. some hub clearancing may be needed.

HRE (http://www.hrewheels.com/Wheels/) makes great wheels for "our" cars as do:
kenesis wheels (http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/)
simmons wheels (http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/)
fiske (http://www.fikse.com/)

should get you started.

Poopy
01-11-2005, 06:30 PM
I never thought of spacers...good plan, the rearend I have is too wide for my car right now, so I can probably narrow it to fit the wheels I choose(kind of a backwards concept!) 4 3/4 converts to 120.65mm so will the 5 on 120's still work?

I love the HRE wheels, are the prices on their site pretty much the same price you'd pay at a dealer?

TonyL
01-11-2005, 06:31 PM
yes. they will work. many members here are running that exact setup with very little or no mods. .65 mm is very very little.

expect a pretty good markup if you dont by HRE direct.

Poopy
01-11-2005, 07:10 PM
Having that bolt pattern info has made life easier! Thanks guys!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I like this one from HP Racing....but the price is so cheap i'm skeptical! I found multiple sets of 18 inchers on ebay from a dealer for $610 buy it now price....??

Joe_Rocket
01-11-2005, 11:03 PM
Hey, I was thinking of those very same wheels for my 69 Camaro. One of the sellers on Ebay emailed me this pic. It's of 19's, which look too big, but interesting, none the less.

Martin71RS
01-11-2005, 11:47 PM
have a look at my page... have a lot of info on BMW wheel fitment there (page 19 and later) I have sold the BBS wheels since I thought they were too far out with the spacers/adapters and they would hardly clear my C5 brakes...also would have to mill the center out for the long front axle....it all depends on wheel design...
www.pro-touring.nl
page 19 and later.....

Ralph LoGrasso
01-12-2005, 08:49 AM
Poopy,

I've seen a lot of guys with 4th gens running those HP Racing wheels. One of our moderators, Nine Ball, has them on his 35th SS. I haven't heard any complaints with them, but maybe he'll see this and comment.

Poopy
01-12-2005, 05:59 PM
Great info guys, thanks! Im happy to hear that others have used that brand of wheels, for the price they seem hard to beat. I can get all four wheels, with tires for close to the cost of one HRE wheel. I don't have a degree in economics or anything, but that doesnt sound to bad. :cheers:

IKON Wheel Full set with tires for $649.00

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/01/86_1_bJPG-1.jpg

HRE 1 wheel only for $934.00

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Martin, tonight I have dedicated to reading your page....cant wait, i've been plowing snow nonstop with my bobcat the last few nights...now i have some time to read!

Poopy
01-12-2005, 06:16 PM
Hey, I was thinking of those very same wheels for my 69 Camaro. One of the sellers on Ebay emailed me this pic. It's of 19's, which look too big, but interesting, none the less.

Did you end up getting them?


I have set of ADR 18"s for my Mustang,the biggest problem I found was the high + offset that all late model cars have. Spacers are the easiest way to overcome this,all new correct width suspension is anouther. Take your bolt pattern and covert it to metric..Fords are 114.3mm and search ebay like " 18" wheels 114.3" and see whats out there.Odds are you will find something you like.

It just dawned on me, I dont even have my brakes yet, so I could get any bolt pattern pretty much, I did a search on ebay like you said and came up with tons of nice wheels, way more for the 114.3 pattern! Thanks!

gen3bu
01-12-2005, 07:30 PM
.65mm = 0.01651 inches do you really think it cause a problem?
we put a set of 4th gen camaro wheels on my boss's 525 bmw and they bolted right up, the only problem was that a bmw does not like 8 inch wide wheels and 26 inch tall tires.
but it did look kinda cool

kevin

TonyL
01-12-2005, 08:57 PM
.65 mm is roughly slightly larger than width of the period at the end of this sentence.

(so i've been told)

/depends on resolution
//kidding

zbugger
01-12-2005, 09:02 PM
Vdaviemusclecars has that same HP wheel on his '71 Camaro. I think they are 19's too. They look great. I would hope that he sees this and shows some pics. I've seen the car in person, and it's outstanding.

Ralph LoGrasso
01-12-2005, 09:12 PM
Here's a link from Tony's (Nine Ball) sig, of his 35th SS with the 19" HPs that I was talking about.

http://www.ls1tech.com/02Camaro/index.htm

Poopy
01-12-2005, 09:14 PM
Those look great!

Matt
01-12-2005, 09:26 PM
Wow, I think that might have solved my wheel search. Those with an anthracite finish in the middle with the polished lip would look great.
Especially even getting my Boyd's at cost (which were stolen) they were still more than double that.

-Matt

Matt
01-12-2005, 11:29 PM
Hey, I was thinking of those very same wheels for my 69 Camaro. One of the sellers on Ebay emailed me this pic. It's of 19's, which look too big, but interesting, none the less.

I think it's the suspension that makes it look a bit off.

USAZR1
01-13-2005, 11:52 AM
I know these various wheels are cheaper but what about available widths?

yody
01-13-2005, 01:15 PM
i think that camaro is photochopped

Poopy
01-13-2005, 04:03 PM
I know these various wheels are cheaper but what about available widths?

Thats the biggest problem I can see, they do have a 19x10 in some wheels, but the 18's are usually 7.5, 8 or 9" at the most.

Restomod
01-13-2005, 05:19 PM
The ebay seller I got my 18" ADR's from was extreamwheel I think,they were super cheap and new..a perfect combination. BTW 3 series (maybe others to) BMW's have a GM bolt patern if I remember right.That should open up some more cool looking wheels.

Poopy
01-13-2005, 10:03 PM
The ebay seller I got my 18" ADR's from was extreamwheel I think,they were super cheap and new..a perfect combination. BTW 3 series (maybe others to) BMW's have a GM bolt patern if I remember right.That should open up some more cool looking wheels.

What width did you end up finding? And what tires are you running? And do you have pics! LOL

Restomod
01-14-2005, 01:51 PM
9's on the rear 8's on front,going with a 265 or 275 on back .Sorry no pics as they are not on the Stang yet and I am selling this car and have to go get the new one Sunday.A 68 Coupe win be my new PT project,everything will still be the same plan but for the color.