Intro Wheels----Good or Bad?

[1965_SS]

I bought a 65' Chevelle SS a couple of months ago. The previous owner put some Intro's on it. Are they good or bad? Are they made for cruising or can you run them on the autocross/race track?

[214Chevy]

Uhh ohh, this is gonna be a good thread. :popcorn2: :popcorn2:

[Swain]

Where is Mr. Weld? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Where is Mr. Weld? :unibrow:



Jay! You're nuthin' but trouble Mister!!




To the Original Poster.... I don't normally say anything that isn't "nice".... but Intros? ... Uh..... well.... uh.... er... I mean... uh..... Well. That about says it huh?!?!:lol:

[Sieg]

I bought a 65' Chevelle SS a couple of months ago. The previous owner put some Intro's on it. Are they good or bad? Are they made for cruising or can you run them on the autocross/race track?

They're good if you really like the look, if you don't like the look there are a dozen plus manufacturers with very good alternatives. :thumbsup:

[1965_SS]

:headscratch:

Okay............so are they junk?
If they are run hard will they fail? Can they take the load of racing, braking, all that?
Need honest opinions, I can take it:D
Remember, I didn't buy them:lol:
At some point I will change them, just need to save up some $$$. SO in the meantime I need to know how I can drive this car:thankyou:

[Vegas69]

They will be fine for street driving and autocross. If you decide to become Cole Trickle and road race, you may want to buy a set of racing wheels like a Formula 43 or Forgeline.

[Ron in SoCal]

They will be fine for street driving and autocross. If you decide to become Cole Trickle and road race, you may want to buy a set of racing wheels like a Formula 43 or Forgeline.

Agreed. As a buyer, those two compaines have load ratings that have been track proven. Find out what Intro's is...

[Sieg]

:headscratch:

Okay............so are they junk?
If they are run hard will they fail? Can they take the load of racing, braking, all that?
Need honest opinions, I can take it:D
Remember, I didn't buy them:lol:
At some point I will change them, just need to save up some $$$. SO in the meantime I need to know how I can drive this car:thankyou:

LOL - You got the hint! :thumbsup:

There are numerous "better" choices. Qualifying criteria for myself was load ratings, fitment dimensions, style, and price.

I've heard rumor the Intro's make really nice looking hose hangers. :D

[JKnight]

I'm sure they're fine for street and occasional track duty. Their race-day usefulness will likely be limited by their weight and eventually their strength.

There are a lot of people running track days on cheap cast wheels that manage to bring it home with all four tires attached, so I'm sure you can do the same with Intros....

[Flash68]

Forgeline, F43, etc are great wheels indeed. CCW's are probably cheaper than Intro and are a race proven strong wheel if that's what your needs are.

What's a set of Intro's cost these days?

[kennyd]

not defending just INTRO ,BUT intro also makes wheels for other companys . als most wheel companys never test there wheels to get race wheel certified .

that being said for a autocross car that is just a normal street car that is driven on a autocross , YES they will be fine for that , light track days YES they will be fine for that .I have seen factory wheels crack and brake on a track day if they are driven real hard .so just check them after you autocross the car and see if they look ok !

[1965_SS]

Forgeline, F43, etc are great wheels indeed. CCW's are probably cheaper than Intro and are a race proven strong wheel if that's what your needs are.

What's a set of Intro's cost these days?

He gave me his receipt and if I remember correctly (I'm at work:)) it was around 3K. They are 17x8 front and 18x9 rear.

Have you been over to Nick's lately. I've been wanting to check out your car. I work one block away from him.:cheers:

[rjsjea]

What about Intro's three piece series??

Billet machined centers, hoops come from same manufacturer as the others I was told.

Or are we just talking cast wheels? Comparing Formula43's or Forgeline's to any cast wheel is sort of an apples to oranges comparison, no?

[Mike@TF]

Intro makes good wheels and also make the wheels for quiet a few wheel companies

[HRBS]

They will be fine for street driving and autocross. If you decide to become Cole Trickle and road race, you may want to buy a set of racing wheels like a Formula 43 or Forgeline.

Todd pretty much said it perfect.
I always say...."Purpose built"..... what are you using the vehicle for ?
I've been a dealer for close to 8 years and use 3 piece Intros on 99% of my builds. Those builds are for street driving and occasional autocross (in a non competitive format).
They do make economy (entry type) billet wheels that are less expensive and seem "cheap" to others. But so do alot of companies. The old saying is you get what you pay for. As mentioned they manufacture wheels for a few other companies too that are higher quality, forged, 3 piece wheels. :thumbsup:

[ht turbo monaro]

Hey do intro make rushforth wheels ??? Are the good for auto cross

[usa-69z]

rushforth make there own... oops i guess not
Hey do intro make rushforth wheels ??? Are the good for auto cross

[HRBS]

rushforth make there own...

no they dont.

[1bad78zam]

no they dont.

This will be interesting!

[HRBS]

This will be interesting!

Only interesting to those who dont know how it works.
That comment wasnt meant to be negative or create drama.
I was just correcting a false statement.

Rushforth doesnt MAKE wheels he designs them and has his own line / brand that another company produces.

Foose doesnt MAKE wheels he designs them and has his own line / brand that another company produces

Hermance doesnt MAKE wheels he designs them and has his own line / brand that another company produces

Thats 3 examples of great wheel companies that DO NOT run their actual production. Point being that there are alot of wheel lines / brands but very few who actually manufacture them.

[Swain]

Ya there are a few companies that will private label wheels for the smaller guys. Glad to say we manufacture our own wheels in house

[Mike@TF]

Ya there are a few companies that will private label wheels for the smaller guys. Glad to say we manufacture our own wheels in house

for the smaller guys? hell their are companies that private lable wheels for very big name wheels lol..

[Swain]

for the smaller guys? hell their are companies that private lable wheels for very big name wheels lol..

That too

[214Chevy]

Go buy the best...HRE. Well, at least the best to me. :theresa: :theresa: And they make there own.

[fleetus macmullitz]

You guys think you know so much about wheels.

Quote 'Ron in SoCal', then you'll have my attention.


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