18" wheels with old school race car styling

[joeelutz]

I'm building a 67 Camaro with a build style that is similar to the street fighter look. Basically it will be a modern interpretation of a vintage Trans-Am race car. Anyway, for the wheels, I would like to go with some 18's that have that vintage "look" I've seen some wheels that look like Torque thrust Americans with a flat, bolt on center cap that I believe takes 5 bolts to hold it on. The center cap is completely flat with no dome shape to it. Anyone know what I'm talking about or did I just dream this? I'm open to wheel suggestions. I like a dark grey or black powder coated center with a brighter chrome or polished outer rim.

[NOGO]

I love my Vintage Wheel Works V48s, but they only go up to a 17". They have the TT style you mentioned in an 18" though...http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/shnova-1.jpg

[PTS]

I have a new wheel that screams Old School Trans Am with center finish options. Send me ur email and I will forward you a picture.

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[mc84_zz4]

For your consideration:
NewGen Lite in 2 piece 18"
One of the sexiest wheels I have seen.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
http://driverzinc.com/product/newgen-lite/

Another member in the site machines some cool cover plates for the TT2 wheels, I think the business was something like RadCaps or similar, he has a red vintage Firebird IIRC.
Found it:
https://www.radcapz.com/

[PTS]

I have a new wheel that screams Old School Trans Am with center finish options. Send me ur email and I will forward you a picture.

Regards,

Perry
PTS


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[JustinB]

Can not get more vintage Tran Am than the NewGen Lites!

3 piece
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/lite3pc-1.jpg
2 Piece
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/lite1-1.jpg

If you are looking for something a little more traditional 5 spoke-ish check you the Thrasher, Splitter, and 500.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/thrasher-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/splitter-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/fivehundred-1.jpg

[Bryce]

I love that 2 piece minilite!

[Zachalanche]

For your consideration:
NewGen Lite in 2 piece 18"
One of the sexiest wheels I have seen.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
http://driverzinc.com/product/newgen-lite/

Another member in the site machines some cool cover plates for the TT2 wheels, I think the business was something like RadCaps or similar, he has a red vintage Firebird IIRC.
Found it:
https://www.radcapz.com/


that is a rad wheel. anyone know aproximate weights for that wheel in 18X11? are the centers forged or cast?

[JustinB]

Zach, forged 6061-t6 billet aluminum center!

[PTS]

I'm building a 67 Camaro with a build style that is similar to the street fighter look. Basically it will be a modern interpretation of a vintage Trans-Am race car. Anyway, for the wheels, I would like to go with some 18's that have that vintage "look" I've seen some wheels that look like Torque thrust Americans with a flat, bolt on center cap that I believe takes 5 bolts to hold it on. The center cap is completely flat with no dome shape to it. Anyone know what I'm talking about or did I just dream this? I'm open to wheel suggestions. I like a dark grey or black powder coated center with a brighter chrome or polished outer rim.

Hi Joe,

If you send me a picture of your car I will send u a quick rendering with one of the new wheels we are offering.

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[LowFast]

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Awesome, who makes these, how much, and what sizes are available? Looking for a 17x8 and 18x10 or even better an 18x12

[PTS]

These are private labeled manufactured for us here in the U.S.A. by a reputable manufactuer and not overseas. We can do 17x8, 18x10, and 18x12 no problem. We are in final stages of pricing the wheel and it will be competitive. I will let you know ASAP on the pricing...

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[LowFast]

Thanks, I think I have found my wheel if the pricing works out. Not to thread jack.

Love the gold but will probably go with a grey or flat black. What will the finish options be, powdercoat, paint, brushed, polished?

[PTS]

Any finish option will be available besides paint. Let me know if I can help further. Since your from Dallas, do you know Mitch Henderson?

[LowFast]

Don't know Mitch, is he also on PT.com? The truth is I am transitioning from the Subaru and Custom Truck scene into the PT scene. The Falcon I picked up will be my first PT build so I have not met allot fo the North Texas folks yet, hope to get out to as many evens and meets as possible though. I will keep an eye out for this new line of wheels on pricing and availability.

[joeelutz]

Perry, that is a cool wheel design. I'm probably looking at a polished rim with dark grey or black center. I appreciate your offer on the rendering, but my car is in bare metal right now and mostly apart. We are doing some custom fab and body work on it. But to give you an idea of what it will look like, all black 67 with the full CF treatment, minitubbed, and maybe a round white cirle with the number 67 cut out on the side in vinyl like an old school race car.

I'm also really liking the NewGen Lites. They definitely have the look I'm going for.


Any pricing on 18 x 9, 10, 11, or 12" ?

Thanks

[joeelutz]

I love my Vintage Wheel Works V48s, but they only go up to a 17". They have the TT style you mentioned in an 18" though...http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/shnova-1.jpg

NOGO,

Your deuce is sharp! The wheels look similar to the New gen lites.
I have a 67 Nova that is next on the personal projects list, but with so many customer cars coming in, its hard to find time for personal projects.

[joeelutz]

Even though I'm typically not a big fan of Tq thrust since it seems like everyone and their brother has them, this is somewhat the look I had in mind.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_211020WEBJPG-1.jpg

[PTS]

Perry, that is a cool wheel design. I'm probably looking at a polished rim with dark grey or black center. I appreciate your offer on the rendering, but my car is in bare metal right now and mostly apart. We are doing some custom fab and body work on it. But to give you an idea of what it will look like, all black 67 with the full CF treatment, minitubbed, and maybe a round white cirle with the number 67 cut out on the side in vinyl like an old school race car.

I'm also really liking the NewGen Lites. They definitely have the look I'm going for.


Any pricing on 18 x 9, 10, 11, or 12" ?

Thanks



I have a wheel that we are working on that I believe will be what you are looking for. As soon as the design is in CAD I will submit a pic for your review.

Regards,

Perry
PTS

[ponchopwr70]

I wish those vintage wheel works came in 18x11 I'm liking the v40's might be going with those myself for my lemans.

[Throttle]

For your consideration:
NewGen Lite in 2 piece 18"
One of the sexiest wheels I have seen.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
http://driverzinc.com/product/newgen-lite/

Another member in the site machines some cool cover plates for the TT2 wheels, I think the business was something like RadCaps or similar, he has a red vintage Firebird IIRC.
Found it:
https://www.radcapz.com/

I like these, I might nee to put these on my Track Car..

[PTS]

I wish those vintage wheel works came in 18x11 I'm liking the v40's might be going with those myself for my lemans.

It can be done by adding width to the backside but before you even consider that you need to determine the backspace before you order the wheels because we are adding width on one side only thus creating more postive backspace which could kill the project. Let me know if you need help doing this because it is a lttle tricky...

[Pete68]

18x8 front, 18x9 rear Boyd Coddington Junk Yard Dog 2-piece aluminum wheels, powder-coated in flat black. Toyo Proxes 225/40-18 front and 275/35-18 rear.

Who says you need a polished lip? : )

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/25431994002_large-1.jpg

[TheJDMan]

These wheels are the originals and what I plan to run on my 68Camaro

http://www.panasport.com/c8colors.html

[Roberts68]

Subscribed.:twothumbs:

Hoping to be in the hunt for some oldschool cool for mine sooner than later, and I definitely want to start doing my homework.

With any luck...:fingersx:

[scherp69]

I was also looking for something old school, but with a modern flare to it for my 68 Acadian (Nova). I ended up going with the New Gen Splitters with a brushed center and polished lip.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/PICT00336-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/PICT00575-1.jpg

[dmc69]

Wheels look sick on this car! Very nice.

[joeelutz]

18x8 front, 18x9 rear Boyd Coddington Junk Yard Dog 2-piece aluminum wheels, powder-coated in flat black. Toyo Proxes 225/40-18 front and 275/35-18 rear.

Who says you need a polished lip? : )

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/25431994002_large-1.jpg

Wow that does look good with the red ring!

[dipren443]

These wheels are the originals and what I plan to run on my 68Camaro

http://www.panasport.com/c8colors.html

Minilites were the actual originals... Just sayin ;)

[TheJDMan]

Minilites were the actual originals... Just sayin ;)

What ever!

[Roadrage David]

Euro wheels from the uk race crazy country http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/index.html

[RobLinke]

Saw this at the bottom of a catalog - I think they're PS Engineering versions of the old mini-lites. I like the gray on gray look - considering it for my 70 Shadow Gray Chevelle (decisions, decisions...)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/PS_Engineering17_TAII_wheel1-1.jpg

Rob

[PTS]

Hello,

Check out this finish! Just the right amount of gold hue if thats your choice.

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[Pete68]

Those are very cool, and super unique, nicely done!

[LowFast]

Hello,

Check out this finish! Just the right amount of gold hue if thats your choice.

43650

What wheel is that??

[dipren443]

Saw this at the bottom of a catalog - I think they're PS Engineering versions of the old mini-lites. I like the gray on gray look - considering it for my 70 Shadow Gray Chevelle (decisions, decisions...)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/PS_Engineering17_TAII_wheel1-1.jpg

Rob

More pics of Phil's Minilite reps. I was going to buy them and even went to visit his shop and see them in person. In the end, they didn't provide the brake clearance the Team III's do.

Link to full album.

http://picasaweb.google.com/nicholas.diprenda/PSEMiniliteReplicas?feat=directlink

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/08/DSC_7941JPG-1.jpg

[lvrpool32]

I'm using Team III's new 18"minilites..18x 10 and 18x12

[High Plains Mopars]

You can still get the original Minilites, but only in 15" sizes. However, they are only around $1200-1500 for a set.

[DriverzInc]

I like these, I might nee to put these on my Track Car..

Thanks! Glad you like! We're making these out of a 6061 forged center too, not a cast center so we have the luxury of machining the centers to fit ANY brake combo, any offset, and center bore. So 6 piston Baer? Sure, bring it on....

[go-fish]

I wish those vintage wheel works came in 18x11 I'm liking the v40's might be going with those myself for my lemans.

You can't fatham the amount of people who wish VWW would just make the V48 in a damnn 18x11!

[ponchopwr70]

Im goin to end up buying the team 3 wheels/ et mags

[JustinB]

These should fit the vintage theme!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1922-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1924-1.jpg

[dipren443]

These should fit the vintage theme!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1922-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1924-1.jpg

Justin... Be careful posting that pornography in here...

:drool:

[LowFast]

^^ Justin, any pics of these in full satin/flat black?

[lvrpool32]

These should fit the vintage theme!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1922-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/IMG_1924-1.jpg
If the spokes went forward and not back, I would be buying in a heartbeat.
Nick

[JustinB]

Nick, if you are looking for a "concave" styled Lite wheel, I could cut you something in a 3 piece!

[DriverzInc]

Yeah, Nick, lets cut you set in 3 piece, concave!

[joeelutz]

Hello,

Check out this finish! Just the right amount of gold hue if thats your choice.

43650

Those are cool. I could really see those wheels on something fenderless like a nostalgic hotrod or maybe a gasser with some cheater slicks. Not really what I'm looking for on the Camaro though.

[joeelutz]

For your consideration:
NewGen Lite in 2 piece 18"
One of the sexiest wheels I have seen.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
http://driverzinc.com/product/newgen-lite/

Another member in the site machines some cool cover plates for the TT2 wheels, I think the business was something like RadCaps or similar, he has a red vintage Firebird IIRC.
Found it:
https://www.radcapz.com/

Do you have a picture of these with a knockoff center?

[2blownstangs]

those would look good with a knockoff.

[JustinB]

No knockoffs as of now. I would have to cut them out of billet and the price would be there. Have not had any customers really asking about knockoffs, but if there is interest we could cut something cool.

[High Plains Mopars]

Are they available with a stepped lip hoop at all?

[PTS]

those would look good with a knockoff.

A real pin drive knock off wheel! Maybe Maybe....

[Roberts68]

No knockoffs as of now. I would have to cut them out of billet and the price would be there. Have not had any customers really asking about knockoffs, but if there is interest we could cut something cool.

I'm not a cash in hand customer at this time but I for one have wondered about running knockoffs, like the 3 spoke spinner that I had on my Cragar SS style American Racing wheels two decades back, except with a 17"- 18" wheel. I had the typical chrome wheels but I have been on the fence about a matte, brushed or colored center but polished hoops are essential. I think a polished spinner and polished hoop with a contrasting center would look great. Yeah, yeah... extra weight and unnecessary cost I know.

[joeelutz]

I'm not a cash in hand customer at this time but I for one have wondered about running knockoffs, like the 3 spoke spinner that I had on my Cragar SS style American Racing wheels two decades back, except with a 17"- 18" wheel. I had the typical chrome wheels but I have been on the fence about a matte, brushed or colored center but polished hoops are essential. I think a polished spinner and polished hoop with a contrasting center would look great. Yeah, yeah... extra weight and unnecessary cost I know.

Yeah. I agree that would look great!

[chumscustoms]

car looks pretty sweet great color and wheel choice

[LowFast]

43415

What ever happened with these, are they available? Pricing?