WTB 15 x 5" wheels

Started by revolutionary, May 31, 2022, 01:59:37 PM

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revolutionary

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!
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manta22

I'm using 15" Bassett wheels but I don't know how narrow they offer. Otherwise, they are SCTA legal.
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Stan Back

Call Chariot Wheels in Fontana, California.

(I know they've made wheels for other, more-known manufacturers.)
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Jack Gifford

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?
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revolutionary

Thanks all! It looks like I found a pair. If it falls through I'll be back...
Breaking Wind #9614
  ECTA Record AA/BGALT 214.8
  SCTA Bonneville PB AA/BGALT 237.4
Breaking Wind "Spirit of Effluvium" #451
  SCTA Bonneville Record SC/BF100 48.931

Jack Gifford

Sorry, my wheels are 4.5" bolt circle.
M/T Pontiac hemi guru
F/BFL 1-mile Loring record 2020

bearingburner

 Have you looked at mini spare wheels?

revolutionary

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.
Breaking Wind #9614
  ECTA Record AA/BGALT 214.8
  SCTA Bonneville PB AA/BGALT 237.4
Breaking Wind "Spirit of Effluvium" #451
  SCTA Bonneville Record SC/BF100 48.931