Custom made wheels

[abefarrar]

I'm very new to the site but I've already fallin in love with this place. I'm building my first pro-touring car a 66 mustang coupe. I'm looking to have some 18x12 rear wheels made with the correct backspacing to fit properly. Does anyone know what that backspacing would be? I've looked everywhere. I plan on doing a mini tub in the near future to accommodate for these wheels. Also, I really don't wanna pay a thousand bucks each for them. Is there a shop out there that doesn't charge an arm and a leg or am I just outta luck? Any sugestion, advice, pics, comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[shane38]

Check out http://www.rushforthwheels.com

jason makes some nice wheels priced good too!!! if there your style...

[abefarrar]

Oh yeah, he's got some nice ones! Just my style! Now I just gotta find out what he charges. Thanks. Keep em coming!

[TheJDMan]

Welcome to PT.com,
There is probably no accurate way to determine exactly what wheel backspace you need until you have the minitubs installed. You didn't say if you plan to replace the rear end but if you are you would be better off buying the wheels/tires you want/like first. Then you can mock the wheels up under the car position them exactly where you want them and you can measure the exact width of the rear axle. If not, once the minitubs are installed you will have a clearer picture of what space you have to work with.

These custom wheels are very pricy but take a look at Weld RT-S wheels they are around $600 each and the quality is just as good. The only down side is that they only have a couple of styles.

[abefarrar]

Welcome to PT.com,
There is probably no accurate way to determine exactly what wheel backspace you need until you have the minitubs installed. You didn't say if you plan to replace the rear end but if you are you would be better off buying the wheels/tires you want/like first. Then you can mock the wheels up under the car position them exactly where you want them and you can measure the exact width of the rear axle. If not, once the minitubs are installed you will have a clearer picture of what space you have to work with.

These custom wheels are very pricy but take a look at Weld RT-S wheels they are around $600 each and the quality is just as good. The only down side is that they only have a couple of styles.

Great answer man! I've been considering just going ahead and buying the wheels and tires and doing just that. You've helped me to decide that that is the best way to go about it. Build the rearend around the wheels seems to be the best way to figure this one out. Thanks for the help!!!

[Rod]

welcome

[tazzz25906112]

A three piece wheel will allow flexibility in the future so sometimes initial outlays hurt,,,, but end up being the cheapest solution in the long run...
Food for thought if you bend a 2 piece you're like into a replacement (or a minimum of a lengthy down time repair),,, with a three piece you're
into a rim ban/s and that is a "lot cheaper".....

[72'Monte]

welcome to protouring.i'am building my first pt car also.most of the big time wheel company's can do different offsets.i would instill the minitub's and them measure for wheels.

[go-fish]

405-735-8405
That is Mike Redpath. He is a site sponsor here and operates Muscle Rodz just south of Norman. He does good work and is honest. In the world of hotroding honesty is is the best attribute. He has worked on my car and I wish I could get it back in his hands. I've only paid two people to perform work on my car and the other guy tried to screw me over.

Mike will set you straight and answer any question you could probably ever conjure up.

Boomer Sooner

[abefarrar]

Thanks Johnny C. Can't wait to give him a call. It's so awesome to have someone in the same town as me that can help out. Thats going to make matters so much easier! Thanks again!

Boomer Sooner!!!

[Bryce]

check out Hydyne. They are a sponsor here.

[RobNoLimit]

Welcome. A mini tub won't cut it for a 12" wide wheel. You'l need a bigger tub for that. That will also require moving the rails (such as they are) in as well. Yes, that means moving the leafs in, or, scrapping them for something better. Plan it all out first, wheel/tire, suspension, rear axle..... When you've got it layed out, Get a wheel/tire, then trim out enough sheet metal to get them in place, measure between them for the rear axle, then place the rails in. I always do the sheet metal last. Check out Intro wheels I look for a centered wheel, say a 12" with 6 1/2 backspace, this is the strongest approach. Good luck with the project.