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

[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.

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

[JustinB]

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

3 piece

2 Piece


If you are looking for something a little more traditional 5 spoke-ish check you the Thrasher, Splitter, and 500.

[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.

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]

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

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.

[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.