3 piece wheels that won't break the bank

[1968Maro]

I am looking for wheels for my 1968 Camaro. I don't know squat about wheels, never had to buy them before.

I really like the look of the 3 piece wheels. Any suggestions on where to go for a good wheel for a good price?

Why a 3 piece wheel vs any other type of wheel?

[MuscleRodz]

I am looking for wheels for my 1968 Camaro. I don't know squat about wheels, never had to buy them before.

I really like the look of the 3 piece wheels. Any suggestions on where to go for a good wheel for a good price?

Why a 3 piece wheel vs any other type of wheel?

What is the budget and style? 3 piece are expensive, plain and simple. There are some 2 piece wheels out there that look like 3 piece for a little less, but your not going to find them for the price even close to a cast wheel

[1968Maro]

Well thats kind of my fundamental question.

I mean is it worth it? Why?

I would like to stay somewhere around $1500 for all 4 wheels. I know that won't buy me the top of the line wheels.

Do I need to change my budget? Why?

[MuscleRodz]

Well thats kind of my fundamental question.

I mean is it worth it? Why?

I would like to stay somewhere around $1500 for all 4 wheels. I know that won't buy me the top of the line wheels.

Do I need to change my budget? Why?

Unfortunately that will not come close to buying 3 piece wheels, or even many 2 piece wheels.

3 piece wheels are made from machining 6061 billet into wheel centers and then bolting them into the hoops. The different manufacturing process cost of hardware to assemble, labor to hand assemble each wheel, and more limited sale of 3 piece wheels drives the price way up. 2 piece wheels are similar in construction except the center is welded to the hoop, which makes for faster assembly, with still same high quality materials. Cast wheels are made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold, allowing for very high production numbers and minimal machine time, no manual labor to assemble resulting in a wheel much cheaper to produce. Many are made overseas, especially by the larger manufacturers, but some are made here in the US.

Your budget would probably get you into some Billet Specialties, or something similar, otherwise your gonna have to raise your budget quite a bit to get a set of 3 piece wheels. You can also look at several companies that make 2 pc wheels that resemble 3 pc for a little less money, but still over your budget. What sizes are you looking for? Anything over 10" wide out back considerably adds to the cost of the wheels

[1968Maro]

Well that sucks....

I guess I need to up my budget, or find something else.

I am running 275-35-18 in the rear, so not super wide.

Are 3 piece wheels lighter? stronger? What makes the price point so much higher aside from the manufacturing costs?

Thanks again Mike, you are probably the quickest and most helpful sponsor on this site.

[MuscleRodz]

Well that sucks....

I guess I need to up my budget, or find something else.

I am running 275-35-18 in the rear, so not super wide.

Are 3 piece wheels lighter? stronger? What makes the price point so much higher aside from the manufacturing costs?

Thanks again Mike, you are probably the quickest and most helpful sponsor on this site.

they are lighter, and stronger, and manufacturing costs are where most of the cost difference is.

[buickfunnycar.com]

NewGen wheels are introducing their 3-piece line,contact Jon @ www.driverzinc.com for more info...they should be pretty affordable.

[FirstGenZq8]

click all the links in my signature. if you have more q's, post them in here.

[DriverzInc]

Thanks John. I have 4 new three piece wheels that will be debuting over the coming months that will BLOW YOUR MIND.

[overZealous1]

i am going with MOZ brand 3 piece. lots of styles too. most all 3 piece wheel makers get their barrels from the same manufacturer, so for the most part any 3 piece wheels will have nearly the same rim halves (smooth or stepped lip) and the manufacturer (hre, bbs, asanti, moz, forgeline, etc) only designs and machines their own centers and may or may not do custom stamped bolts.
i plan to purchase from custom wheels direct in cali. 19x10f and 20x13r in chrome or mill finish (i am gonna finish them myself) for $3600 shipped. might sound expensive considering your $1500 budget, but that is bargain basement on a full custom built, offset, 3 piece wheel!! priced out the same wheel and sizes locally, $5600 was their "sale" price. with 275/30 and 345/25/20 nitto invo's, the package was $5100 shipped. hre would be in the $8-9k range for the same sizes. same barrels, but still forged, cnc centers.
anyone looking for wheels should look them up.

nothing i hate more than seeing a car that someone has wrapped $100k into to make bad ass, then do cheap ass wheels!!! think of wheels as one of the most important purchases for your car, not just something to do last. it is my first purchase for my car, and the car will be built around them.

i have theory on what makes a car look good-
1. stance- you can have a crap car, with stock wheels, and you get the stance right and it will look cool
2. you already have stance, so next is wheels. you can be dented, rusted and no interior, and it can look menacing with the right stance and wheels.
3. paint- you got your stance, your wheels, get a nice paint job on it and rock the asphalt!!

do it in that order, and you can't help but have a cool car!!

[dhutton]

Don't overlook used wheels. If you are patient and keep your eyes open in the classifieds you can come across wheels with low or zero miles, often at a good discount. Sometimes vendors post sets that were ordered and never delivered. It just takes a little patience.

[xxxturbo6]

Don't leave out CCW 3-piece wheels! Their "Classic's" are a great wheel at agreat price. I think my 18" wheels came in right around $2,800 for the set. Not too bad for a nice 3-piece wheel..


Scot W.

[SS1156]

Don't leave out CCW 3-piece wheels! Their "Classic's" are a great wheel at agreat price. I think my 18" wheels came in right around $2,800 for the set. Not too bad for a nice 3-piece wheel..


Scot W.

Yeah Scot, CCW wheels are awesome wheels and they hold up to some real abuse. My buddy has a 72 T/A that he autocrosses and he puts that car to the test too. Those wheels hold up great and they are made for each application. John is a real nice guy too.

[SS1156]

Thanks John. I have 4 new three piece wheels that will be debuting over the coming months that will BLOW YOUR MIND.

Jon, What's the price range of the wheels? When will they be out? I will be looking for 18x8's up front & 18x10's out back. I'm gonna be on a tight budget. I might even go with 17x9 up front & 17x10-11 out back.

[FirstGenZq8]

if you're going to stick to your $1500 budget, here are some 2PC wheels that will fit that range:

billet specialties: http://www.billetspecialties.com/
centerline: http://centerlinewheels.com/
prowheels: http://www.prowheels.net/
raceline: http://www.racelinewheels.com/

there are vendors on this site that sell all four. shop around for the best price.

there are a handful of 3PC wheels that can be had for under $3K. not many, but a few.

[1968Maro]

Thanks,

It looks like $1500 was a little to optimistic. I think I could scrap together enough to spend $2800. But I really don't want to go over $3000.

These are what I want but four of these would cost $3,800, any suggestions?

http://www.forgeline.com/products/pe...eries/zx3.html

[MoonMan]

Rushforth Rated X's...

[Bryce]

Thanks,

It looks like $1500 was a little to optimistic. I think I could scrap together enough to spend $2800. But I really don't want to go over $3000.

These are what I want but four of these would cost $3,800, any suggestions?

http://www.forgeline.com/products/pe...eries/zx3.html

well if you go with forgelines you need to upgrade to the center locking pin drive wheels! only 1600.

[daredvl22]

I paid more for my wheels (no tires) than I did for my car......Now, the car was in pretty rough shape, but still an original RS/SS. The right wheels and stance is everything.

Amen Overzealous1!!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks John. I have 4 new three piece wheels that will be debuting over the coming months that will BLOW YOUR MIND.

tease....