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customcam
03-24-2006, 08:02 PM
Why dont some Wheel manufacturers make different type of wheel heights and width??
Billet Specialties only make up to 10 inch wide & no 19 inch
Some companies dont even make over 18 inch heigh?
Or a these special orders and a ty for coming price? OR take them to a specialised wheel widener(width issues only) to make them wider?
input? :)

907rs
03-24-2006, 08:33 PM
Not sure about the other guys, but Budnik does custom widths that aren't listed on their website.

Billet_Specialties
03-24-2006, 08:44 PM
Good question,Two piece wheel manufacturers such as Billet Specialties, Budnik and others are pretty much limited as far as wheel sizes by the manufacturers of the barrels or hoops - we all get them from the same manufacturers and if they do not offer it-it really is not available. There are options such as cutting and widening the barrel but as a manufacture you have to consider the liability of what you have done, plus it is not really a DOT approved wheel anymore and it is expensive. The trend is wider and we know it and as soon as the barrels are available we all will offer them. Manufacturers that offer three piece wheels are about the only answer right now for 18x12 and sizes as such. Hope this helps.

Sales@Dutchboys
03-24-2006, 08:50 PM
Not sure about the other guys, but Budnik does custom widths that aren't listed on their website.

I think intro might also.

XcYZ
03-24-2006, 09:03 PM
Good question,Two piece wheel manufacturers such as Billet Specialties, Budnik and others are pretty much limited as far as wheel sizes by the manufacturers of the barrels or hoops - we all get them from the same manufacturers and if they do not offer it-it really is not available. There are options such as cutting and widening the barrel but as a manufacture you have to consider the liability of what you have done, plus it is not really a DOT approved wheel anymore and it is expensive. The trend is wider and we know it and as soon as the barrels are available we all will offer them. Manufacturers that offer three piece wheels are about the only answer right now for 18x12 and sizes as such. Hope this helps.

Welcome to Lateral-g, Scott. That's great info, thanks for pointing out some inside info. :thumbsup:

customcam
03-24-2006, 10:48 PM
Good question,Two piece wheel manufacturers such as Billet Specialties, Budnik and others are pretty much limited as far as wheel sizes by the manufacturers of the barrels or hoops - we all get them from the same manufacturers and if they do not offer it-it really is not available. There are options such as cutting and widening the barrel but as a manufacture you have to consider the liability of what you have done, plus it is not really a DOT approved wheel anymore and it is expensive. The trend is wider and we know it and as soon as the barrels are available we all will offer them. Manufacturers that offer three piece wheels are about the only answer right now for 18x12 and sizes as such. Hope this helps.

What about some cars that are wearing Billet Specialties like Troys Sick fish that have 19" upront? i Now these are 1 off but can anyone have that option?
thanks again :thumbsup:

Billet_Specialties
03-27-2006, 06:54 AM
Currently we only offer the Soft Lip Chicayne (SLC62) in 19" and it is the same price as a 20x8.5. We really do not get that many requests for 19" wheels (not near as many as we get for wider wheels!)

customcam
03-27-2006, 01:38 PM
Currently we only offer the Soft Lip Chicayne (SLC62) in 19" and it is the same price as a 20x8.5. We really do not get that many requests for 19" wheels (not near as many as we get for wider wheels!)

Scott i love the finish of all your products especially your wheels. the shine on them would keep Liberache happy "is that how u spell his name?" lol
did Chicayne have a 2 or 3 piece wheel?
:hail: @ Chicayne!

rocketman
03-27-2006, 09:35 PM
Currently we only offer the Soft Lip Chicayne (SLC62) in 19" and it is the same price as a 20x8.5. We really do not get that many requests for 19" wheels (not near as many as we get for wider wheels!)

you guys would sell a load of wider wheels.at the kansas goodguys,your both had a 20x15,the guys working told me they would be out in a couple months,called and was told you guys weren't making them,not even on one off's, sending me else where for wheels.wish you guys would do the bigger wheels

Budnik Wheels
03-28-2006, 09:57 AM
Scott is right on, with being limited to what "hoops" or outers are available as we are limited to what material is available.

We are currently offering widened wheels to all our customers, as we have tested, and come up with a process we are very comfortable with in regards to strength, and structrual integrity. (For example Detroit Speed's vehicles, for whom we build numerous 18X12's, etc.)

We have found the 19" wheel was first desireable to our European markets, but now has grown in popularity domesticly, and we will continue to offer 19" wheels as we always have done in 19X8, 19X10, 11", 12", 13", 15".

As always, we at Budnik are more then willing to help all our customers with their catered, custom needs. For more information, please feel free to email us, or call us direct.

Jon

TwinSting
03-29-2006, 09:25 AM
evodindustries.com They have wheels up to 20" and 16" wide all one piece rotery forged T6 aluminum.

customcam
03-30-2006, 02:14 PM
evodindustries.com They have wheels up to 20" and 16" wide all one piece rotery forged T6 aluminum.
Thanks TS
Did they do your wheels? :thumbsup:

tyoneal
06-03-2006, 11:03 PM
Hello,

I am wanting to stay with a vintage look on my '69 Z/28.

Hopefully, 315-335 in rear and as wide as possible in front (With out rubbing)

I am putting in the DSE mini Tubs in rear and looking into the narrowed controll arms up front (Heidts) in the hopes of putting on some x-tra wide rubber.

If I had my choice I would have American Racing knock out some TT, TT "D", or TT II's for me. 17's or 18's all the way around or 18's in front and 20's in the rear. The problem is the widest wheel they make is a 17X11 or 18X10/20X10. From my understanding these widths would at best be marginal for these sized rear wheels.

Does anyone know who could, or would, make some real vintage looking wheels?

Also, do the narrow control arms really help with a larger wheel/tire size?

If so, how much?

Thanks,

tyoneal

customcam
06-13-2006, 06:49 PM
try newstalgia wheels they have a good range and from the board a good name