18 inch steel wheels?

[bigtim44]

I'm looking to use the dunlop vintage racing tires and would like some suggestions on a wheel builder/supplier or is there an oem wheel out there I could use?

[John Beckett]

Several custom wheel builders in the back of the SCTA rule book.
 
 What speeds are the Dunlop Vintage or the Coker "Firestones" acceptable to at Bonneville?
 
 JB

[dwarner]

Shaved Dunlops have been used succesfully up to 230. The Coker Firestone 'display' tires are not legal for use.

[RichFox]

On my roadster, and a traditional 18 inch wheel, I use the 1948 Ford Milk Truck wheel. The center has been cut out and replaced with a steel plate drilled for my Olds half shafts. It seems like 18 inch OEM wheels should be making a comeback now. RF

[jimmy six]

Wheel Vintiques can supply 18" x 7" forged aluminum wheels which are excellant. Many centers styles are available; they make them to your spec on offsets.. I used their solid style for the 7.00 x 18 Dunlops. I used a steel 18 x 5-1/2" for the 5.50 Dunlops. Implement outers are available from farm and obsolete dealers such as Miller tire & wheel. You need to have someone put in a center.
 I believe there are some narrow 18" rims available which are used as "space saver" spares in high dollar cars. Good luck

[promachine]

Stockton wheel makes wheels for us.Very strong. We have run the Dunlops @ 237 with no problems.Just be sure that you shave them down allmost all the way and take the corners off.We have chunked them before but, I dont think we shaved them enough and our driver was doing one of his Chi-Town hustler imitations.

[bigtim44]

thanks for the suggestions chaps  

[just400]

More Nitro Beck, you shouldn't be so hard on Dave as he is really trying to have some patience. You all's Roadster does work the tires extra hard. Good luck.

[promachine]

I wasnt trying to be hard on him.I think that he is one of the best roadster drivers out there. The pass I am refering to was the first run at El mirage with the new Chet Hemi,on 98%.The power took him by surprise. It was the first time that I ever saw two long black lines from the starting line to as far as you can see.Wait till you see what Dave will be driving this year.