Cragar-like 17" five spoke wheels?

[Murf]

Hi all, I'm working on a 65 GTO convert for my wife. She had one in high school & I'm kinda cloning it. She always wanted Cragars on the original & I'd like to surprise her this time. I am looking for 17" wheels to clear disc's front and rear.

The problem is that they don't make them with the proper backspacing for the 65. Everything I read says I should have about 4.5 b.s. on 7 inchers & 5.5 for 8 inchers on the rear. The car has a wider late model rear under it.

Is there a 5 spoke wheel out there with broader, flatter spokes? Most of the billet 5 spokes I see have kinda narrow, peaked spokes,

Any help on this would be welcomed.

[muthstryker]

Can you post a picture of the wheels your talking about? Im having a hard time picturing them, I will be able to show you some wheels once I see a pic.

[Murf]

Not sure I can post a pic but here's a link to the wheel.

http://www.cragarwheel.com/wheels/?id=10&first=0&fid=2

Thanks for the help. I should have been more clear in my post.

Murf

[muthstryker]

These are about as close as I could find to a "flatter" type spoke. They can be made to any backspacing you need...

http://driverzinc.com/product/billet-specialities-slc-85/

http://driverzinc.com/product/billet-specialities-classic/

[boynton6spd]

A few ideas...both very affordable aptions...
Coys are aluminum avail in polished and chrome...China
Boss 338 are avail in 18-20...not sure about 17's...polished, chrome, gray and MADE IN THE USA!!!

[507caddy]

not quite crager style but still 5 spoke, i like the Telstar from centerline, think you can get custom backspacing

[mc84_zz4]

...Is there a 5 spoke wheel out there with broader, flatter spokes? Most of the billet 5 spokes I see have kinda narrow, peaked spokes...
Check out Bonspeed - Quicksilver
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/collage_lb_image_page15_27_1-1.png
Also Bonspeed - Huntington
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/collage_lb_image_page15_20_1-1.png
http://www.bonspeedwheels.com/wheels.html
http://driverzinc.com/category/wheels/bonspeed/
Or Rushforth - Fuel
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
or Rushforth - Concept1
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
http://driverzinc.com/category/wheels/rushforth/

And remember, I am GOOD at spending YOUR money! :cheers:

[Murf]

Thanks for the replies everyone. That gives me something to think about.

Thanks again, Murf

[dontlifttoshift]

How about these not quite cragars, more like hursts, but they are bitchin http://www.rwclassics.com/rw7.html

[AutoX_a_Truck?]

I bought aluminum 17x11 Cragar S/S wheels with custom backspacing. They have 7, 8, 9.5 and 11 inch widths. I can only assume that they offer custom backspacing in the narrower sizes, but I would call Cragar. They were part of the "612 Series" if that helps. I called Cragar and they gave me the minimum and maximum backspacing they offer and then they had me order them from Summit Racing. Here is a bad picture, but that is all I have at the moment.

47109

There are also some American Racing options at the bottom of this page.

http://www.wheelsforless.com/vintage_wheels.htm

[DriverzInc]

How about these?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110525_140811_243-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110525_140945_3-1.jpg

[Amatouring]

IMHO, those Oasis Old School wheels that look kind of like the Hurst wheels would be PERFECT on a 66 GTO if they have the right backspacing. Bookmarked for later reference.

[66SuperSport]

Try Billet Specialties. They have something that's pretty close. Lots of back spacing options as well.

[Pete68]

Junk Yard Dogs

http://www.billetwheel.com/junkyarddogLpricing.html

[DriverzInc]

Try Billet Specialties. They have something that's pretty close. Lots of back spacing options as well.

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

[DriverzInc]

Try Billet Specialties. They have something that's pretty close. Lots of back spacing options as well.

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

[doghouse]

I found these with the right back space for your GTO
and there very reasonable!
http://www.showwheelsusa.com/wheels/showwheels_sml.php?Series=6

[Murf]

Thanks again for the help! Anyone know how the Cragar 612's clear the brake calipers? I was wondering if they clear LS Camaro brakes.

Autox, Thanks for the info & I sent you a PM. I hope you don't mind.

Murf

[Roadbuster]

Murf,
I have a set of the 17 inch Cragars that I don't use anymore. They cleared the 1969 style factory brakes on my 68 GTO with no problems. The Baer GT brakes (Corvette C5 brakes) do not clear the spokes and required a small spacer between 1/4 and 1/8 inch. They are 17x7 and 17x8. Let me know if you want more info.

[64impala]

Mb old school wheels. Very afordable and great quality!

[nekkidhillbilly]

y not just get 17 inch cragars

[Murf]

cuz at the time of my first post, I didn't think I could get enough backspace to fit. Now there is some ? about the spokes clearing the calipers.

[PTS]

How about Genuine Boyds Smoothie III and Vintage 5.

Available in 17x7, 17x8, 17x1, 17x11 with 1/8" increments in backspace options.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/smoothie3_large-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/06/vintage5_large-1.jpg