17" rim 8 bolt....old school looking options ?

[Ned Kelly]

So I'm wanting to run some 37-12.50-17 tires on an '82 Burb.
I'm wanting to keep it looking old school / factory-ish if possible....any suggestions?
Or some sneaky way of mounting factory GM dog dish caps on a 17" rim would be ok too.

 

[F.S.F.W]

@obijuank5 posted a pic of some that he had but idk if they’re 16” or 17”? Maybe he will be able to help you?

 

[skunked]

@obijuank5 posted a pic of some that he had but idk if they’re 16” or 17”? Maybe he will be able to help you?

Those are 16’s from wheel vintiques. They make some larger diameter retro wheels as well.

 

[obijuank5]

Yeah I really want these. I got impatient and bought 16s. Stockton wheel quoted me about 1600 to make a set of 17 inch stock wheels.

But then their customer service was so poor they would not call me back to take my money.

I need to figure out how to make em so I can sell these things. They would sell very well imo.

 

[skunked]

Yeah I really want these. I got impatient and bought 16s. Stockton wheel quoted me about 1600 to make a set of 17 inch stock wheels.

But then their customer service was so poor they would not call me back to take my money.

I need to figure out how to make em so I can sell these things. They would sell very well imo.

They’ve always been that way, I wouldn’t buy from them and they’re only an hour away.

And I agree about the market being there for 17” and bigger.

 

[obijuank5]

PAGING DIY4X!!

@cybrfire

 

[skunked]

With safety beads.

-Martin

 

[obijuank5]

That's gonna be a tough one to overcome. 17" barrels are made to what seems to be an industry standard bead retention. Seems like it sucks for inner beads on 17 beadlocks. I just want to drive on these.

 

[Vombrown]

In 8x170 mm too.....LOL, I'm looking for wheels as well.

 

[Ned Kelly]

Yeah, I was aware of the Wheel Vintiques # 82-600805 rim in 16x10 with 8 on 6.5. Summit has them for $130. Decent price.
However, I'm pretty set on a 17" due to 37" tire selection is better.

I would have even settled for old school white spokes, but alas, no 17" in those.
I may settle for some Pro Comp Series 97 and paint them white...a 1990's look.

 

[skunked]

Yeah, I was aware of the Wheel Vintiques # 82-600805 rim in 16x10 with 8 on 6.5. Summit has them for $130. Decent price.
However, I'm pretty set on a 17" due to 37" tire selection is better.

I would have even settled for old school white spokes, but alas, no 17" in those.
I may settle for some Pro Comp Series 97 and paint them white...a 1990's look.

look at the @dremu smurf build, I'm pretty sure he's running 37" toyos on those rims powder coated white

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Looking for the same in a beadlock, I like the Btr looked like an old slot wheel but I can't find em now?

 

[obijuank5]

@Greg72 made a set and now that he's in Austin in gonna try and buy em lol

 

[skunked]

Looking for the same in a beadlock, I like the Btr looked like an old slot wheel but I can't find em now?

air inner locks is another option.

 

[sweetk30]

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/wheel-rant.331465/#post-3810146

my oem flavor in newer 16" or 17" also can be done .

 

[SpeedlabDan]

air inner locks is another option.

What r they?

 

[skunked]

What r they?

basically tubes that you put inside your wheels that seal both beads. I built my H2 wheels to run these.
http://www.innerairlock.com/

 

[swettysblazer]

I ran them for a while, good product, tough to work with.

 

[SpeedlabDan]

basically tubes that you put inside your wheels that seal both beads. I built my H2 wheels to run these.
http://www.innerairlock.com/

I ran them for a while, good product, tough to work with.

I see, they look functional but I can see where they'd be tough to work with

 

[Ned Kelly]

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/wheel-rant.331465/#post-3810146
my oem flavor in newer 16" or 17" also can be done .

Yes, that is the OEM look I would be totally happy with. I think this is the route I'll be going with...Thanks!