57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Does anyone know how hard are these to come by.:bounce
16\" wide 5\'s
Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
VERY!
5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head
845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Could you get them custom made? Like they do with the 70's Holden Monaro GTS wheels?
They cut the center out of the 14" and weld it on to a 15" rim in this case it will be a 15" cut and weld to a 16"...or 17"...or 18"!!!! :o
They cut the center out of the 14" and weld it on to a 15" rim in this case it will be a 15" cut and weld to a 16"...or 17"...or 18"!!!! :o
twoguns simply aircooled
4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
i came across some a little while back. they worked out at about $500 aud each.
but i think those that have 'em dont part with 'em.
but i think those that have 'em dont part with 'em.
Simply Cruzin'...
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Some old pommy cars had a very similar stud pattern and they used 16 inch wheels, I had some on an old box trailer.
1302Steve
Some old pommy cars had a very similar stud pattern and they used 16 inch wheels, I had some on an old box trailer.
1302Steve
Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard
687 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Depends what you want to do with them:
16x3.5 Barndoor rims (very hard to find and costalota)
16x6,6.5,7.0 (around $65 per blank outer plus cutting out and fitting wide 5 center, say $35 per rim = $100 each)
16x6 cheaper alternative (pick up some 16x6JJ Ford F100 rims -$5 ea at the local recycle yard, get a machine shop to cut centers out, say $20 per rim, cut centers out of VW rims with angle grinder, tap center into F100 outer, use straight edge and ruler and set center to offset required, tack weld in one spot only then jack up Beetle or Splitty and bolt rim to front hub and spin and tap in to place till running true then tack weld some more to hold in place, take off car and complete welding. Cost approx $30 per rim)
Only attempt the later if you are a competant welder etc. I'm not sure of the legalities in some states but in Vic this is fairly common with Hot Rodders.
16x3.5 Barndoor rims (very hard to find and costalota)
16x6,6.5,7.0 (around $65 per blank outer plus cutting out and fitting wide 5 center, say $35 per rim = $100 each)
16x6 cheaper alternative (pick up some 16x6JJ Ford F100 rims -$5 ea at the local recycle yard, get a machine shop to cut centers out, say $20 per rim, cut centers out of VW rims with angle grinder, tap center into F100 outer, use straight edge and ruler and set center to offset required, tack weld in one spot only then jack up Beetle or Splitty and bolt rim to front hub and spin and tap in to place till running true then tack weld some more to hold in place, take off car and complete welding. Cost approx $30 per rim)
Only attempt the later if you are a competant welder etc. I'm not sure of the legalities in some states but in Vic this is fairly common with Hot Rodders.
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I'm just curious cause I may have two at home. I picked up some spares with my single cab and there were two in the tray. I'll check them when I get home tonight. :bounce
twoguns simply aircooled
4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
there was a thread on here a while ago, as i was enquiring about them. someone did suggest some old vintage car. cant remember the name. but if you do have a pair at home, post the pic, and you will be told if theu are true vw ones or the other ones. they did look similiar.
Simply Cruzin'...
speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing
1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
15" centers into a 16" outer rim? I think the well size is different between 15" and 16" meaning that the 15" center will be 2 small in diameter (could be wrong here OK!). I am putting 15" wide centres into one piece 15" alloy spun outers at the moment. I know that the Matadore also has wide 5 centers in a 16" outer. Spotted some the other day.....
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Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.