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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: TN_Tracker on July 21, 2005, 01:34:10 PM

Title: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: TN_Tracker on July 21, 2005, 01:34:10 PM: Sold my old wheels and tires to my brother and looking for replacements. I can get these at Summit Racing for $39.88 each.

(http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/usw-84_w.jpg)

Here are the specs:

Brand: U.S. Wheel
Product Line: U.S. Wheel 84 Series Black Daytona Wheels
Rim Diameter (in): 15
Rim Width (in): 7.00
Backspacing (in): 3.75
Beadlock Functional: No
Beadlock Included: No
Rim Material: Steel
Center Material: Steel
Wheel Finish: Black
Lug Nut Seat Style: Conical seat
Wheel Construction: 2-piece
Conical Seat Taper: 60 degree
Hub Centric: No
Center Bore Diameter (in): 4.28
Center Cap Included: No
Offset (mm): -6
Valve Stems Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Wheels feature a larger inside diameter to help clear bigger brakes.

Anybody know of a cheaper place than Summit?
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Cwkick on July 21, 2005, 01:43:30 PM: Quadratec has them a little cheaper.

http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=92600+200+07&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005072116194007

Cwkick
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: TN_Tracker on July 21, 2005, 02:08:34 PM: Thanks Cwkick, that's a good price but they only seem to have 4" and 5" backspacing, wouldn't that be too much?
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: SnoFalls on July 21, 2005, 03:01:34 PM: I fya search around, you can usually find 5on5.5 15x8's (3.75" BS) for cheap ... a little cleanup and they look fine.

I got a set of 4 "chrome" (+rusty spots) wagon wheel types for $10 ... some cleanup and ...
(http://www.avalonforest.com/geo/misc/wheels.jpg)

I also found a set of 4 "chrome/black" modular types (+rusty spots) with 32x11.50's for $50.
Let bashzuk have the 32x11.50's for some beer, and after cleanup/flatblack, the mod types look like ...
(http://www.avalonforest.com/geo/misc/mods.jpg)

If ya want new, go for it ... otherwise, search and you'll find a deal.
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Uncivilized on July 21, 2005, 03:18:33 PM: Wow, I paid $80 for my Jeep CJ wheels and they were super rusty. Took me a week to prep and re-finish. I guess I paid too much.
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Digger on July 21, 2005, 04:11:07 PM: I got a set of 15x8" steel wagon wheels from BionicOnion for $30 for 4 of them... some cleaning and scuffing and a coat of black and they worked just fine. I also found a set of 15x8" wagons from a local junkyard off of a 60's Bronco for $50 with 31" Super Stinger tires on them. They cleaned up and painted just fine. The deals are out there, you just gotta find them. I feel much less worried about scratching used wheels than if I scratched up new ones...
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: TN_Tracker on July 21, 2005, 06:17:52 PM: Yeah, the last set were used wagon wheels that I paid $35 for and they worked fine. Just can't seem to find any more around here. All I can find are too far away to justify driving to pick them up and it's too expensive to have them shipped. That's why I'm looking at new. ;)
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Chief on July 21, 2005, 06:54:24 PM: The white wagon wheels Summit has are cheaper, like 25 for a 15x8 I think. Scuff em up, paint em black! 8)
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on July 21, 2005, 07:34:38 PM: Wow there are sure thrifty people here when it comes to wheels. why not just wait till you see one on the street follow it home and pick them up later that night for free just some labor. ;D ;D ;D dosen't get cheaper then that.
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: zaggy on July 21, 2005, 07:42:47 PM: Suzuki 1.8

I remember reading somewhere that you are mixed up with one of my favorite wheel companies......can you find out who the distributor is in Western Canada. I'd love to see what a set of the coke bottle spokes would be worth for my old Alfa Romeo.

Zag
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: Suzuki1.8 on July 21, 2005, 08:12:47 PM: wow that would be a trick to find a wheel to fit that. I can find out who handles canada. MY area is as far as the border line in montana. I knew we have a warehouse in canada i just can remember were. Let me get back to you with contact information. You own a business and buy at wholesale right? IF so you can get a account set up and buy that way to.
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: zaggy on July 21, 2005, 08:14:05 PM: Great I appreciate it...

Hey join the chat next Thurs...justgot off with ack...

Zag
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: zaggy on July 21, 2005, 08:21:00 PM: By the way where did you get the cool hood scoop?

Zag
Title: Re: Buying new wheels where should I get'em?
Post by: TN_Tracker on July 21, 2005, 08:24:17 PM: Quote from: Chief on July 21, 2005, 06:54:24 PM
The white wagon wheels Summit has are cheaper, like 25 for a 15x8 I think. Scuff em up, paint em black!Ã‚Â 8)

By the time I bought enough quality paint and sandpaper to paint them I'd be close to the price of the black wheels. Not a bad idea and I have thought about it.

Quote from: Suzuki1.8 on July 21, 2005, 07:34:38 PM
Wow there are sure thrifty people here when it comes to wheels. why not just wait till you see one on the street follow it home and pick them up later that night for free just some labor. ;D ;D ;D dosen't get cheaper then that.

Uhh...No :o