Wheels

[BBoswell]

Help! I'm looking for a pair of steel wheels.

Either 15" x 8" (preferred) or 15" x 10".
Obviously 5 on 4 1/2".
Offset should be 4"-5".
I would prefer a wheel with 3 nubs for the small center hubcaps.

[lalessi1]

You can buy new Vintiques wheels from Summit. 15 x 8 with 4.25" BS. They accept dog dish caps.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-62-5812044/overview/

[BBoswell]

Thanks.

I guess I should have explained why I was looking for an old set vs. buying new. I wanted an old set of temporary wheels so I can get the tires, the look and the stance right. I trying to not spend a lot of money for steel wheels when they won't be the final wheel for my '32 Highboy. Found a set of '56 Nash wheels (15" x 4 1/2") for the front in two different wrecking yards for $10 each.

I went thru this with all my cars including both my '57s. First priority is the steering, then the brakes. After that safety issues are addressed then I work on the right stance. Then I concentrate on the performance and finish. Just my old school way of working.

BTW, I just found a set on Craig's list.

[rmk57]

Widest steel wheel you can get for a Ford with the nubs is 15x7. They came standard on Boss 302's so you won't be finding them in wrecking yards and they sure won't be $10 a wheel.

Chrysler had 15x8 cop car wheels which are fairly common. Not sure about the nubs for the 10.25
Hubcap though.

Randy

[BBoswell]

My buddy who runs a restoration shop found the wheels. He also found the Nash wheels. I don't know what they are off of but he is pickier than me so I know they will be work for what I need.

[SkylinerRon]

Mopar cop wheels are 15x7 w/nub pattern much smaller than Ford.
Ramcharger/Traildusters had 15x8's, same nubs as 7"

Ron.

[Custom_Shelby]

Are you still looking for a complete set of factory 15" wheels?  I have a set, they originally came off a 1956 Ford 2-door sedan.