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Heard · 12-07-2018, 03:11 PM

Fellas,
Who makes these 15" spoke wheels?

Thanks!
Heard

Charlie Stephens · 12-07-2018, 03:17 PM

Probably a better question for HAMB.

Charlie Stephens

Kahuna · 12-07-2018, 03:28 PM

Heard
I have a set in Chrome from Wheel Smith, but I think others may make them as well
Jim

petehoovie · 12-07-2018, 03:28 PM

How about these > https://truespoke.net/truespoke/hotrod.html

petehoovie · 12-07-2018, 03:42 PM

Or these from Coker > https://www.cokertire.com/wheels/hot...el-primed.html

rotorwrench · 12-07-2018, 04:18 PM

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I purchased some True Spokes for an old T-Bird I used to have back when they first started making wire wheels. They were sealed with epoxy resin around the nipples in the well and were supposed to hold air for tubeless tires but they never would hold air without flaps & tubes. Coker makes tubes that are supposed to work well with radial tires but I never tried them. They worked fine with plain tubes & flaps as long as I used them. I finally replaced them with a different steel construction wheel due to them being a PITA to keep clean for an every day driver type car. Those particular ones had the uni-lug star pattern and I grew to dislike that set up and would never use them again. If they have standard lug patterns then they should be no problem in that respect.

TJ · 12-07-2018, 07:09 PM

One of the first people to make aftermarket wire wheels was Gary McClean. His company was Rally America which I believe is still in business. I purchased two sets from him over the years and they were excellent wheels and I ran the tires tubeless.

petehoovie · 12-07-2018, 07:56 PM

RALLY AMERICA > http://rallyamerica.com/Street_Rod_Wire_Bare.html

And > http://rallyamerica.com/Street_Rod_Wire_PC.html

Dak Rat · 12-08-2018, 08:49 AM

Pretty sure they are McLeans. I have a pair of 6" and 7" X15". They are sealed with some white epoxy type stuff.

V8COOPMAN · 12-08-2018, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

Probably a better question for HAMB.

Charlie Stephens

Turns-out that this was a great question for the FordBarners! DD

rotorwrench · 12-08-2018, 10:33 AM

Wheel Kid on the HAMB would be a good one to talk to if he is still hanging around there. Jimmy Mclean goes by that moniker but I don't know if it is him. He knows a lot about wheels and can ID most. There is not a lot of info on the internet about obsolete stuff. Even new stuff takes some time to track down since the suppliers like to market stuff as their own even if they don't manufacture it.

95476 · 12-08-2018, 08:51 PM

I have ordered few sets from Rally America.
They are very slow.
I placed my last order 8 months before I would need them, the car ws completed and I still did not have my wheels.
I finally cancelled the order and ordered wheels through Summit Racing. They delivered the same wheels on time (about 6 weeks) and I saved 400 bucks.
No tax, no shipping and 50 bucks cheaper per wheel.
I am ordering another set for this winter's project next week.
I have ordered 3 sets from Summit so far and never a problem.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

Tinker · 12-08-2018, 09:10 PM

I'm thinking some 14"ers and hydraulics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLb-koY1maQ

Don't get me wrong... I like Socal lowrider cars.

Heard · 12-09-2018, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

I'm thinking some 14"ers and hydraulics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLb-koY1maQ

Don't get me wrong... I like Socal lowrider cars.

Tinker....that was great! Who needs a lift when you have this?

Heard

Heard · 12-09-2018, 10:39 AM

Thanks for all of the info, fellas. Just what I was looking for.

Heard

12-07-2018, 03:17 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Probably a better question for HAMB. Charlie Stephens

12-07-2018, 03:28 PM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Heard I have a set in Chrome from Wheel Smith, but I think others may make them as well Jim

12-07-2018, 03:28 PM	#4
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,111	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts How about these > https://truespoke.net/truespoke/hotrod.html __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

12-07-2018, 03:42 PM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,111	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Or these from Coker > https://www.cokertire.com/wheels/hot...el-primed.html __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

12-07-2018, 04:18 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I purchased some True Spokes for an old T-Bird I used to have back when they first started making wire wheels. They were sealed with epoxy resin around the nipples in the well and were supposed to hold air for tubeless tires but they never would hold air without flaps & tubes. Coker makes tubes that are supposed to work well with radial tires but I never tried them. They worked fine with plain tubes & flaps as long as I used them. I finally replaced them with a different steel construction wheel due to them being a PITA to keep clean for an every day driver type car. Those particular ones had the uni-lug star pattern and I grew to dislike that set up and would never use them again. If they have standard lug patterns then they should be no problem in that respect.

12-07-2018, 07:09 PM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,035	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts One of the first people to make aftermarket wire wheels was Gary McClean. His company was Rally America which I believe is still in business. I purchased two sets from him over the years and they were excellent wheels and I ran the tires tubeless.

12-07-2018, 07:56 PM	#8
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,111	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts RALLY AMERICA > http://rallyamerica.com/Street_Rod_Wire_Bare.html And > http://rallyamerica.com/Street_Rod_Wire_PC.html __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

12-08-2018, 08:49 AM	#9
Dak Rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 217	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Pretty sure they are McLeans. I have a pair of 6" and 7" X15". They are sealed with some white epoxy type stuff.

12-08-2018, 10:33 AM	#11
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Wheel Kid on the HAMB would be a good one to talk to if he is still hanging around there. Jimmy Mclean goes by that moniker but I don't know if it is him. He knows a lot about wheels and can ID most. There is not a lot of info on the internet about obsolete stuff. Even new stuff takes some time to track down since the suppliers like to market stuff as their own even if they don't manufacture it.

12-08-2018, 08:51 PM	#12
95476 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 413	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts I have ordered few sets from Rally America. They are very slow. I placed my last order 8 months before I would need them, the car ws completed and I still did not have my wheels. I finally cancelled the order and ordered wheels through Summit Racing. They delivered the same wheels on time (about 6 weeks) and I saved 400 bucks. No tax, no shipping and 50 bucks cheaper per wheel. I am ordering another set for this winter's project next week. I have ordered 3 sets from Summit so far and never a problem. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

12-08-2018, 09:10 PM	#13
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts I'm thinking some 14"ers and hydraulics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLb-koY1maQ Don't get me wrong... I like Socal lowrider cars.

12-09-2018, 10:39 AM	#15
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 582	Re: Calling the wire wheel experts Thanks for all of the info, fellas. Just what I was looking for. Heard __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?