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Title: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: revolutionary on May 31, 2022, 01:59:37 PM
Looking for 15 x 5" wheels, 5x5 pattern for 5/8" studs (taper for 45 deg nuts), at most 2" backspacing but prefer 1", prefer set up with tabs for mooneyes. I called around a few places and not having much luck. Wheelsmith says the 5" hoops are on backorder and he doesn't know when he can get them in. I had my last two pair made by Marsh and then Mike Cook, and both of those are not options anymore unfortunately. Other brands are not being exactly racer friendly to those of us wanting the skinny stuff.
I do have a pair from Marsh but they are set up with neutral offset and that just puts me too far inboard.  Any leads would be helpful. Thanks!
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: manta22 on May 31, 2022, 02:17:10 PM
I'm using 15" Bassett wheels but I don't know how narrow they offer. Otherwise, they are SCTA legal.
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: Stan Back on May 31, 2022, 03:52:29 PM
Call Chariot Wheels in Fontana, California.

(I know they've made wheels for other, more-known manufacturers.)
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: Happy Pappy on May 31, 2022, 06:19:59 PM
Try Ed Fenn 951-306-7870
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: Jack Gifford on May 31, 2022, 08:51:20 PM
Are you looking for four wheels? I have four 15" wheels with street tires- prior lakester owner used them during transport and storage. They are probably 5", but I'll need to measure them- also check that they are 5 x 5. They have tabs for wheel discs, but I don't think they have the welding required for race use. As for offset- should I measure from the mounting surface to the inboard rim?
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: revolutionary on June 06, 2022, 01:21:07 PM
Thanks all! It looks like I found a pair. If it falls through I'll be back...
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: Jack Gifford on June 06, 2022, 09:55:58 PM
Sorry, my wheels are 4.5" bolt circle.
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: bearingburner on June 07, 2022, 05:40:04 PM
 Have you looked at mini spare wheels?
Title: Re: WTB 15 x 5" wheels
Post by: revolutionary on August 02, 2022, 11:43:16 AM
FYI Diamond did come through on the wheels. They said 2-3 weeks and it turned out to be 6, but at least they look great and the price was very reasonable.