New 15x8 and 15x10 6 lug steelies ready to ship

[Cooper Restorations]

We now have the new 6 lug steelies in stock and ready to ship. Available in 6, 7, 8, and 10 inch widths. These have a powdercoated primer finish and will fit factory style disc and drum brakes. 10" wide has a 4.50" backspace. 8" and 7" wide has a 4.25" backspace, 6" wide has a 3.75" backspace. We also have these in the 5 on 5" lug pattern. www.cooperrestorations.com
10" are $130
8" are $125
7" are $110
6" are $107

[chuckmc8]

Price on these?

[Cooper Restorations]

Just posted prices

[68panelman]

Finally these are being reproduced.
Wait, the are brand new right?

[sambrutay]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Finally these are being reproduced.
Wait, the are brand new right?

Yes they are.

[Cooper Restorations]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Finally these are being reproduced.
Wait, the are brand new right?

Correct, these are brand new, USA made. They are very nice!

[jocko]

This is great news, and it makes the steep price inte k5/10 wheels I’ve been hoarding drop like a rock . Ha. But I am very glad to hear it. Question: is it possible to get them just primered instead of pc? Most will likely want a different color than primer and it’s a good bit more cost/effort to get pc stripped so one can pc in their desired color tha. If they were just primered. Is the pc paintable at least? That’s something I’ve never seen so am interested in the details of the coating. Again, very glad to hear these are finally being reproduced. Great news.

[special-K]

I know trailer wheels have been available in 6-lug, but with three nubs I always wondered if they work with disc brakes. I see no mention of that here, so I assume they do work...correct?

Originally Posted by jocko

This is great news, and it makes the steep price inte k5/10 wheels I’ve been hoarding drop like a rock

I don't expect to see that happen, except for price gougers. The 8" originals have been steady at $400 a set for a good while and this new version doesn't beat that price. All the old wheels I sold were just as good as new. They aren't identical so the demand for the originals will remain for some people.

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by jocko

This is great news, and it makes the steep price inte k5/10 wheels I’ve been hoarding drop like a rock . Ha. But I am very glad to hear it. Question: is it possible to get them just primered instead of pc? Most will likely want a different color than primer and it’s a good bit more cost/effort to get pc stripped so one can pc in their desired color tha. If they were just primered. Is the pc paintable at least? That’s something I’ve never seen so am interested in the details of the coating. Again, very glad to hear these are finally being reproduced. Great news.

Jocko... double check those back spacings... the OEM 15x8 is 3.75... These are 4.25...


That is a problem on the 67 trucks...

[Cooper Restorations]

The OEM 15x8 wheels were 4.25" backspacing. The original narrow wheels that came on the truck had less backspacing. When using these on my truck with 4.25" backspacing, I had to add to my steering stops to keep the inside of the rim from rubbing my lower control arm.

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

The OEM 15x8 wheels were 4.25" backspacing. The original narrow wheels that came on the truck had less backspacing. When using these on my truck with 4.25" backspacing, I had to add to my steering stops to keep the inside of the rim from rubbing my lower control arm.

I am basing my statements on the 2 OEM Firestone wheels that are on the front of my truck... They are 3.75" BS...

I will be ordering 2 15x10 5 lug from you...

[lolife99]

If installing these on static dropped 6-lug 2wd trucks (with drop spindles) I see some issues with that 4.25" backspace on the 7" and 8" wheels up front.
Normally a 4" BS is the max and that requires trimming the lower a-arms.

Any stock 2wd and 4x4 applications this will be a great new product.

[Cooper Restorations]

Originally Posted by lolife99

If installing these on static dropped 6-lug 2wd trucks (with drop spindles) I see some issues with that 4.25" backspace on the 7" and 8" wheels up front.
Normally a 4" BS is the max and that requires trimming the lower a-arms.

Any stock 2wd and 4x4 applications this will be a great new product.

You are mostly correct. The 7" are on my dropped 72 (5 lug) and I just built up my steering stop a bit so it didnt turn far enough to hit.

[leddzepp]

Sweet! No more pitted, bent, overpriced 50 year old junk

[sambrutay]

15x8 can be had with 4" back spacing

62-580604

15x7 can be had with 4" back spacing

62-570604

[Cooper Restorations]

You are correct, those have not arrived here yet. Thanks Bruce

[Campbel45]

Will the dog dish hubcaps fit on these? If so, I'm really happy to see these for my 4x4

[Cooper Restorations]

Yes they will... the 1/2 ton dog dish caps. They measure about 10.125 inches in diameter. Perfect for 4x4's

[CG]

Well now I know why people kept saying contact Cooper about this style when it came up.

And I suppose I can stop hoarding them now

[Cooper Restorations]

Lol... right!

[Cooper Restorations]

as mentioned in the add... They do fit factory style disc and drums. These are brand new American made wheels, not the old trailer wheels.

[68panelman]

For years I wanted oe steel wheels, but could not justify paying crazy prices on 40+ yro wheels, bent, gouged, lug holes wallered paper thin. Sorry boys, This is the way to go for me. Why does this have to happen around the holidays?

[CrewCab59]

Jeff,

I'm guessing these are Wheel Vintiques wheels? Can you post a pics of the back side of the 15x8?

Thanks

[Elliot949]

can I see the back of them?..

[Cooper Restorations]

Yes... I will get a pic of the back side tomorrow.