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...

[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]

Originally Posted by gmtech921

it looks odd but maybe this will help? 50.00 or so in plywood and a jigsaw...

Those are sweet! ...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?