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Softpatch · 11-02-2017, 11:41 PM

How can you re invent the wheel...
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http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017...hite-wall.html

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Black_Sheep · 11-03-2017, 12:07 AM

You can have "the look", great handling and any size brake package imaginable. Dave Kindig used the same concept on the "Blue Suede Shoes" build a couple years ago, but I'm not sure he was the first to do it either. Cool idea anyway...

lynx5653 · 11-03-2017, 12:13 AM

those are NICE and pricey, but I like em

MARTINSR · 11-03-2017, 01:14 AM

Wow, pretty cool!

Brian

DransportGarage · 11-03-2017, 03:02 AM

They were marketed as "Port-A-Walls" back in the day, and are still called that in some circles, per the Google search...

Russell Ashley · 11-03-2017, 02:25 PM

From looking at the cutaway pic it looks like the white part is part of the wheel.

*Jesse Z* · 11-04-2017, 03:42 AM

Why?

torchlight · 11-04-2017, 08:20 AM

Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price!

**hewittca** · 11-04-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by torchlight

Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price!

that's pretty much what I was thinking. You have to be really into the sleeper look if you go this route. They do look very convincing which makes using these even more puzzling. I personally like the built in white wall wheels that Delmo makes which are a 22" scaled up version of stock wheels. I still don't really see the point of the built in whitewall (why not just run a 20" wheel with a white wall tire?) but the wheels are nice.

mazer78 · 11-30-2017, 08:34 AM

These have been around for a few years. They have been at the Detroit Autorama with the same cutout wheel on display for at least the last 2 years. Cool concept for a restomod.

_Ogre · 12-01-2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by torchlight

Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price!

wouldn't work to well on michigan pot holes
multiple of mine neighbors whine and beotch about low profile tires when they bend a rim

SFFD103 · 12-01-2017, 07:28 PM

I think it’s a great idea since you can run a WIDE tire that isn’t made in Wife white walls in 20”. Cool idea but they’re pricey.

Gippetto · 12-07-2017, 04:34 PM

Running a set of those you should install a backup camera aimed at the curb when you parallel park.

mr48chev · 12-08-2017, 02:48 PM

I see the put those on a few cars on *****in rides over the years and they do look presentable on the rigs they put them on.

As for myself I'll stay with the 15 inch wheels, hubcaps and 225 tires and a lot smoother ride and no broke or bent rims.

I ran into a kid at the tire store a while back that had 20 something inch rims on his ride who had bent a rim in the first couple of days he had the wheels and tires. The tits were still showing on the damaged tire on the ruined wheel and his mom wasn't even happy that they had to spring for a new wheel and tire for it.

Highsider · 12-08-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by torchlight

Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price!

Oh, I see...rubber bands!

HUSSEY · 12-12-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by torchlight

Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price!

That was my exact though. I have 18 inch wheels on my current truck with low profile tires and it feels every little bump in the road.

whitedog76 · 12-12-2017, 10:53 PM

I don't really see the point...

Only reason I can see is if you wanted to put 14" and larger rotors/brakes on your truck. Pro-touring guys may like them...

Softpatch · 12-14-2017, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

I don't really see the point...

Only reason I can see is if you wanted to put 14" and larger rotors/brakes on your truck. Pro-touring guys may like them...

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I hear what your saying
The fact that they can make them is amazing.

I would never Purchase those type of rims....says the guy that used to run 17" Cragar SS on a 63 Fleetside .......... Sp
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mr48chev · 12-14-2017, 02:44 AM

Well rough ride/smooth ride my 77 dualie flatbed rides smoother than my 2000 Cad Deville or my 98 BMW do with 17 inch rims on both of them. I'd swear you can drive over a quarter with the BMW with the 235 45 17 tires and tell heads or tales.

That old 1 ton is a bit light on the front wheels with the 10 ft bed and hoist but the wife never complains about it riding rough like she does in the Cad.

The 48 gets 225 75 15 wide whites this time around and I hope a ride to match.

11-02-2017, 11:41 PM	#1
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	just when you think you seen it all cool stuff How can you re invent the wheel... . I LIKE IT.! . saw this on the interweb thought I would share . http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017...hite-wall.html SEMA 2017 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

11-03-2017, 12:07 AM	#2
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff You can have "the look", great handling and any size brake package imaginable. Dave Kindig used the same concept on the "Blue Suede Shoes" build a couple years ago, but I'm not sure he was the first to do it either. Cool idea anyway... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

11-03-2017, 12:13 AM	#3
lynx5653 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lagrange,ME Posts: 349	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff those are NICE and pricey, but I like em __________________ 1955 2nd on 86 chassis Daily driver

11-03-2017, 01:14 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff Wow, pretty cool! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-03-2017, 03:02 AM	#5
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff They were marketed as "Port-A-Walls" back in the day, and are still called that in some circles, per the Google search... __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

11-03-2017, 02:25 PM	#6
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff From looking at the cutaway pic it looks like the white part is part of the wheel.

11-04-2017, 03:42 AM	#7
Jesse Z Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff Why?

11-04-2017, 08:20 AM	#8
torchlight Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 316	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff Get the look of 15 inch wheels with none of the ride quality benefits at four times the price! __________________ Build Thread: "Marvin" (1953 3100)

11-30-2017, 08:34 AM	#10
mazer78 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: clinton twp., mi Posts: 8	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff These have been around for a few years. They have been at the Detroit Autorama with the same cutout wheel on display for at least the last 2 years. Cool concept for a restomod.

12-01-2017, 07:28 PM	#12
SFFD103 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff I think it’s a great idea since you can run a WIDE tire that isn’t made in Wife white walls in 20”. Cool idea but they’re pricey.

12-07-2017, 04:34 PM	#13
Gippetto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 127	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff Running a set of those you should install a backup camera aimed at the curb when you parallel park.

12-08-2017, 02:48 PM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,268	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff I see the put those on a few cars on *****in rides over the years and they do look presentable on the rigs they put them on. As for myself I'll stay with the 15 inch wheels, hubcaps and 225 tires and a lot smoother ride and no broke or bent rims. I ran into a kid at the tire store a while back that had 20 something inch rims on his ride who had bent a rim in the first couple of days he had the wheels and tires. The tits were still showing on the damaged tire on the ruined wheel and his mom wasn't even happy that they had to spring for a new wheel and tire for it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-12-2017, 10:53 PM	#17
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff I don't really see the point... Only reason I can see is if you wanted to put 14" and larger rotors/brakes on your truck. Pro-touring guys may like them...

12-14-2017, 02:44 AM	#19
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,268	Re: just when you think you seen it all cool stuff Well rough ride/smooth ride my 77 dualie flatbed rides smoother than my 2000 Cad Deville or my 98 BMW do with 17 inch rims on both of them. I'd swear you can drive over a quarter with the BMW with the 235 45 17 tires and tell heads or tales. That old 1 ton is a bit light on the front wheels with the 10 ft bed and hoist but the wife never complains about it riding rough like she does in the Cad. The 48 gets 225 75 15 wide whites this time around and I hope a ride to match. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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