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jgrant 01-24-2007 10:01 PM
15" wheel suggestions
 
We need some assistance on the choices of racing wheels...

We are building up a road racing cobra and could use some suggesions on what wheels we should get for the car. We are on a budget and want to make sure that the wheels we get meet GT1, SPO and Vintage as these are the casses we are building the car to compete in -

Suggestions?

Also, we are planning on using the Goodyear Short Track specials 8" wide in the front and 10" wide in the rear.... and for Vintage we have to run the approved tires -

Thanks -

John

767Jockey 01-24-2007 10:25 PM
Bolt on or knockoffs?

jgrant 01-24-2007 10:42 PM
Most likely we would sick with the bolt on's - more economical.

Knock offs are more original but much more expensive - especially when you plan on 2-3 sets of tires and wheels -

Thanks

Three Peaks 01-24-2007 10:43 PM
Any of the Halibrand replicas and the American Racing Torque Thrust D would be the least costly to find today that would match wheels delivered on some of the original cars.

767Jockey 01-24-2007 11:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgrant
Most likely we would sick with the bolt on's - more economical.

Knock offs are more original but much more expensive - especially when you plan on 2-3 sets of tires and wheels -

Thanks
I have a nice 3 piece set of Compomotives on my car that I'm thinking about selling, and I know of another guy who has a set he may want to sell as well. Look at page 2 of my gallery. if you like them, great. If not, no sweat. Just thought I'd offer.

jgrant 01-25-2007 12:02 AM
Pricing is everything - I have been looking at Ultra wheels - they are not authentic looking but they are cheap.

John

rdorman 01-25-2007 06:33 AM
The Stock car type of racing wheels are readily available and dirt cheap.

TKing 01-25-2007 07:28 AM
I have a set of Wheelcrafter (SPF) wheels with GT Qualifier tires (1200 miles) I want to sell. Does not include hub or spinners $390. I bought the wheels/tires used, but I'm not happy with them. They need polished and I'm not willing to do the work. The privous owener and I have a big difference of opinion on "excellent" condition.

Tom

Manowar 01-25-2007 08:11 AM
Minilites! or PanaSports as they're known now.

hound dog 01-25-2007 08:49 AM
I'll add another vote for the American Racing Torque Thrust D's. They are original wheels and I have them on my Cobra and I think they look great! However, they are a cast wheel and if you're going to throw the car around pretty hard you might want to look at some forged wheels, but then things start to get expensive. They used the Torque Thrust D's for racing in the 60's soooo....
h dog

Curt C. 01-25-2007 11:06 PM
Like RDorman said. Nascar type rims. Can be had at Diamond racing wheels for about $60 - $70 per rim. Stay away from street rims. They "look neat", but usually are not built to handle the rigors of racing. If you really want to step up, go for Real, Bogart, BBS, Jongblood etc. Plenty high dollar rims to choose from.

jgrant 01-27-2007 04:12 PM
Thanks - I think I am going to get some of the Diamond racing rims.


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