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Offline 4-barrel Mike

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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #45 on: May 22, 2011, 02:29:21 PM »
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #46 on: May 22, 2011, 04:03:12 PM »
FYI,
My guy at Bassett Wheel, Steve Haines is working on a 18 inch steel wheel program for Mickeys. It should not be long before they will be able to take orders!!! But, I get my sets for the liner first!!! LOL
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #47 on: June 03, 2011, 06:35:13 PM »
We have sourced out some GOOD made in USA 18" wheel rims with no centers and we mare making our own centers....
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #48 on: June 27, 2011, 05:31:25 AM »
I can appreciate that some of these wheels are going on very fast vehicles so there is a desire to get everything just right. But has anyone had problems with a wheel or tyre because it is 0.020" out of round?

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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #49 on: June 27, 2011, 11:38:02 PM »
I spoke with Steve at Bassett a few days ago & the development of the 18's is on hold until at least later in the year so don't hold your breath.. We are a pretty small market so I expect it to be more of a service than a money maker for them. He is interested in input from us so he can be contacted at steve@bassettwheel.com.
Mike Cook is doing 18x5 steelies.
Vintiques can do 18x7 aluminum.
Billet Specialties can do 18x7.
Colorado Custom can do 18x7.
Four days on the shoe-fone, I spoke to more companies but this seems to be the cream of the crop so far.
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #50 on: June 28, 2011, 12:27:45 AM »
Sidmeister,
Cook's wheels are going to be 18 x 5.5 - don't know if that makes a difference.
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #51 on: June 29, 2011, 11:50:12 PM »
Sure enough, after reading about the 7" dia hub I went to look at all my wheels. The Diamonds have a different stamping than the Bassets and I can see where the 7" support makes sense.

I just last week witnessed a wheel break off a trailer carrying a BobCat. I could hear it squeaking as I came up on it and sure enough, the wheel went flying, it broke the center out just around the outside of the bolt holes.

Summit Racing has steel spacer rings on the website, 7" diameter but only in 5" BC. about $10 each, 1/8" and 1/4" thk.

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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #52 on: July 01, 2011, 08:26:58 AM »
I think I recognise you Willi-mate & my bad, I believe you're right , 5.5's.  :-)
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Re: Steel wheel issue and questions.
« Reply #53 on: July 01, 2011, 10:15:17 AM »
Steel 18"x5.5" outers can be bought from the Miller Tire Co. They are implement suppliers. A few have bought them and made their own centers............Good Luck
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