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old1946truck 01-28-2009 12:05 AM

Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
Does anybody know where to get 1950's style reproduction rims?

mr48chev 01-28-2009 12:30 AM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
I doubt seriously if there is enough market for anyone to want to invest in producing them. If you mean split rims, most tire stores won't mount tires on them any more. Les Schwab tires here in the west will quit doing them entirely pretty soon because of the safety issues.

Longhorn321 01-28-2009 12:30 AM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
What kind of rims you looking for? I have some 8 lug originals...not repros tho.

old1946truck 01-28-2009 10:16 PM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
Well can I get smooth round center caps for 73-87 chevrolet 3/4 ton truck wheels to make them look vintage?

Longhorn321 01-29-2009 12:17 AM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by old1946truck (Post 3113395)
Well can I get smooth round center caps for 73-87 chevrolet 3/4 ton truck wheels to make them look vintage?

Don't know about that. I'm guessing yes?? There are tons of caps and cap vendors.

mr48chev 01-29-2009 02:45 AM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
You might find a wheel shop that will put your early centers in later non split rims so that you can run the early style caps. You could also change rim size and width at the same time if you wanted to.

playinsafe44 02-04-2009 09:02 AM

Re: Reproduction 8 lug wheels
 
http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/hubcapclips.php Theres some information on the Stovebolt Forum about people buying brand new trailer type wheels, installing clips available from the vendors, and they looks really close to stock.


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