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TheExtreme 12-19-2015 06:36 PM
Car/Truck wheels?
 
Looking for a new set of wheels for my car. Keep seeing truck/suv wheels. what is the difference between them and a car wheel? I figured just center bore.

Tommy 12-19-2015 07:28 PM
My guess is that wheels have a weight rating just like tires do. Wheels for a SUV or truck have to be rated to carry a heavier load than wheels for cars. ... If you're picking a SUV wheel just for looks, it shouldn't matter if all the other dimensions are compatible. If you're picking a wheel for performance, you probably don't want the added weight likely present in a truck rated wheel.

TheExtreme 12-19-2015 08:08 PM
Thanks, Tommy. Wheel center bore and weight rating difference is all I have found.

cycleguy55 12-19-2015 08:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheExtreme (Post 1375358)
Looking for a new set of wheels for my car. Keep seeing truck/suv wheels. what is the difference between them and a car wheel? I figured just center bore.
Truck / SUV wheels will probably have a higher load rating, even if all the other parameters are the same. Variables in wheel selection, other than style, appearance and finish:
  • Diameter
  • Width
  • Load rating
  • Offset / backspacing
  • PCD / Bolt Circle
  • Center bore

Simple - right?

TheExtreme 12-19-2015 08:16 PM
Actually my problem is finding a good looking wheel with the right backspace. I need a 15x10 with 6" to 7" of backspace.

Tommy 12-20-2015 04:47 AM
The Summit Racing website brought up 1,907 wheels with 15" diameter and 6-7" backspacing. I couldn't narrow it any farther without the rest of your specs. Give them a look if you haven't yet.

cycleguy55 12-20-2015 08:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheExtreme (Post 1375366)
Actually my problem is finding a good looking wheel with the right backspace. I need a 15x10 with 6" to 7" of backspace.
Are you looking for a Halibrand-style wheel, or some other particular style? American Racing offers custom backspacing on some of their wheels. Check out American Racing : Wheel Specs where you can get the VN427 wheel with gray or polished center and offset from -63mm to +22mm. I believe the +22mm would give you a backspace of over 6".
http://www.americanracing.com/cms_im...lished_700.png


Team III Wheels also offers what you're looking for, I believe: ET Wheels by Team III Wheels
http://www.team3wheels.com/productio...7105_ko_lc.jpg

Note: Both photos above are 17" wheels, but both companies offer 15" as well.

Vintage Wheels, a Club Cobra sponsor, also offers custom backspace options on 15" wheels. Check them out at: 427 SHELBY® 5 LUG WHEELS : Vintage Wheels, Mustang, Hot Rod and Muscle Car
http://vintagewheelsus.com/images/42...%2015angle.jpg

TheExtreme 12-20-2015 11:01 AM
Thanks guys. Looking for something different than everyone else. I really haven't seen anything that blows my skirt up.

TheExtreme 01-19-2016 08:25 PM
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Decided on these. Used Shineseal on them. We'll see how the stuff works.


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