Temporary "Roller" wheels for project

[Firebird-Geek]

I am on the hunt for some temporary wheels that I could mount while doing paint and fabrication... car would not be driven with the wheels... just Rolled around.

I am still doing the quarter panels and other fixes so I would rather order my final wheels when I can get some accurate measurements after everything is finally welded together. Plus, I would rather weld/grind/paint the car without the expensive final set of wheels and tires on the car.

Problem... I need 17" or above to clear the Wilwood brakes, plus 1/2 wheel studs.

I figured it would be easy just to go to a junk yard and get some... WRONG. Hardly any vehicle I find uses something that would work. I did manage to track down some 5th gen Camaro 18" steel wheels.. with 245/55/18 on them. They are almost new and the guy wants $400 for everthing. I REALLY hate spending that much on something that will not stay on the car, for this is a budget build.

QUESTION: They are a 28.6" diameter.. will they fit? Anyone else find a better/cheaper fix?

Thanks for any advice...

[Apogee]

I'd probalby just pull the calipers and rotors if needed, then use 14's, 15's or whatever was laying around.

Tobin
KORE3

[FETorino]

I would bet the tire height may be a problem. I looked on Craigslist and found a set of Stock corvette wheels with some slicks on them for $325. They have been putting 17s or bigger for a while, so older scuffed up Corvette wheels are out there.

Late model space saver spares are another good option. I've seen a lot of guys use those.

[Wissing72]

it looks odd but maybe this will help? 50.00 or so in plywood and a jigsaw...
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt22/rebeccamhull/PowerBlock_MuscleCar_MC2012-04_zps3cd84940.jpg

[NvrDun71]

04-06' GTO spares if you can find them for a good price, which is getting harder to do these days

[Gaslight]

I have these for sale if you are interested.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3561041377.html

Jake

[randy]

if the 5th gen wheels are new then buy them. once you are finished resale

[Apogee]

it looks odd but maybe this will help? 50.00 or so in plywood and a jigsaw...
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt22/rebeccamhull/PowerBlock_MuscleCar_MC2012-04_zps3cd84940.jpg

Those are sweet! :thumbsup: ...and you can stack them up and store them anywhere when you're done.

Tobin
KORE3

[NOPANTS68]

I ran into the same issue. I just pulled the calipers and bolted on some slot mags I found for 50 bucks. I'm running C6 Z06 Kore3 gear on a chevelle.

[intocarss]

Why not make something like these?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/1572_211_2.jpg

[IMPALA MAN]

I built this for less than $350. It bolts together, is made of 5 X 5 square tubing and allows me to work under the car if needed.

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh531/fuman2/photo-11.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh531/fuman2/photo-9.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh531/fuman2/photo-6.jpg

[Firebird-Geek]

Why not make something like these?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/1572_211_2.jpg

I actually own a set of "skates" for moving the car around the shop... Just don't own any wheels to set the car on the skates... it came with 15" cheep aluminum wheels with 7/16th wheel studs... I now have 1/2 wheel studs. So these would neither clear the brakes, or bolt up to the car without drilling out the wheel studs... not sure if a person can do that effectively?

Someone said S10 compact spares (94-02) work with larger brakes...??? My brakes are 13" Wilwoods up front 12" in the rear.

[Apogee]

I actually own a set of "skates" for moving the car around the shop... Just don't own any wheels to set the car on the skates... it came with 15" cheep aluminum wheels with 7/16th wheel studs... I now have 1/2 wheel studs. So these would neither clear the brakes, or bolt up to the car without drilling out the wheel studs... not sure if a person can do that effectively?

Someone said S10 compact spares (94-02) work with larger brakes...??? My brakes are 13" Wilwoods up front 12" in the rear.

There are two common type of lug nuts used on muscle cars, 60 degree conical seat and shank type, both of which are readily available in 7/16-20 and 1/2-20 sizes and can be found for cheap.

Tobin
KORE3

[syborg tt]

I have a set of 16" GMC Typhoon Spare that I used on my 70 Camaro project. All I did was remove the caliper and mounted them up.

Kenny has claimed my GTO Spare and I am pretty sure I am not getting them back. :rolleyes:

$75.00 plus shipping. I can band 2 together and ship them via UPS