Speed Wheels...Foresight mags, Indy 500, Oakland Ca. anyone have info?

here is an ad for a company that made wheels as far as I can tell in the mid 60's. Is there anyone out there that has info on these or has any lying around. I found 2 at a swap the other day and I'm looking for a matching set for my panel truck. I have two of the Indy style on the bottom of the ad. any info would be apreciated. I would also be open to finding sets of the other two styles if anyone has any leads. They are one piece cast aluminum, and were available in 14 and 15". I will also post a wanted ad in the cl***ifieds, thanks

 

I found 2 at a local metal salvage place. I did not know what they were but spotted some on a google search. Once I had the name, I found a bunch of info (may have been on a Chevelle site)

They said clones were made by another company, and something about a mark near one lug hole, but I forgot.

Mine went for around $75 on ebay over a year ago

 

Here's a pic of the mark on the ones I had DRAG MAG

 

There seems to be several different models with slight variations. Someone told me that the molds were sold to different companies over the years. This one has the holes in the spokes and the valve stem is in the machined rim. Others have no holes in the spokes and some have the valve stem is in the painted area.



The center cap is a thin spun aluminum cap that comes in from behind. I got mine from a guy in a Pittsburgh Pa. flea market. I have no idea how to reach him.

 

cool thanks, I will try googling it, the ones on the green duece ch***is are the Drag Mags at the top of the ad with the window in the spokes, those center caps are cool. Anyone else got any other info or any they wanna let go of?

 

I have a set of INDY 500 speed wheels. I am trying to find
a set of 4 center caps.
Does anyone know where I can find them?
Thanks

 

You want push-through center caps in whatever diameter the center hole of your wheels is. They're on eBay and most of the lug nut dealers handle them. I think the bullet shaped ones look the best but the squared off ones would fit too, they'd be a good base to add a spinner onto.

 

they were real popular around cincinnati area. they were sold at the old bob's speed shop in hamilton-fairfield,ohio area. they were called drag mags made by foresight ventures. still see them pop up at local swap meets. we used to call them hamilton mags cause for a while it seemed like every other car from that area had em.

 

These guys have all of those, at different times. the inventory changes, but it's probably a good bet.

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/inventory.php?cat=1

 

i'm still looking for a set of 14 or 15 inch Indy 500 wheels and I'm willing to pay.

 

Don't know anything about these wheels or seller just seen them on CL. Hope that helps Ron

 

Thanks for the information sir.

That particular set of wheels is called Drag Mag which is may by the same company called Foresight. I'm looking for the a very similar version called Indy 500 Speed Wheels where the center spokes are solid and not poked out. If you find them, I will give you a finders fee.

thanks

mike

 

On the road to Lonestar Roundup. I have a set of four in my shop. Don't remember the specs. Will check. Came off a '60 survivor 34 Ford coupe. May have info on computer. Will advise.


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Thank you sir for your efforts.

 

Back from Round-up. PM me for pictures, details, etc.

 

Okay Mike !!! Did you get the pictures from Aviator ??? If you did please share them on this thread. I never get tired of looking at Indy Wheels........ Jeff

 

I just sent him a private message to see what he's got.

Here is a shot of some prototypes I have been working on.

 

Just to let you guys know, I'm looking for the GM 4.75 spacing.

thanks

 

Here are the pictures. INDY 500 Wheels manufactured by Foresight Ventures in Oakland, CA. Two 14” rims with 5 on 4 ¾ bolt pattern 3” back space. Two 15” rims with 5 on 4 ¾ bolt pattern.

 

Aviator -

What are you asking for the 15's?

mikeornellas@yahoo.com

 

Mike, I have a set of 15" Indy Speed wheels if you're still looking. 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern. Two (pictured) have tires still on them. I think they are actually the knock-off version sold by stores like Sears and JC Penny's.

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Yes those are the wheels I'm looking for but I need the GM bolt pattern not ford.

Mike

 

Hey Mike. I was just getting ready to sell my GM Drag Mags on FeeBay or Craigs and found your post. I have five 14" Foresight Ventures Drag Mags with the 4 3/4" bolt circle. They are on brand new Mastercraft Avenger GT 60 series tires. I also bought four Gorilla towers with tri-bar spinners. They remind me of a Cobra wheel with the knock offs. Anyway if you are interested, let me know. I can't sell them cheap, but can let them go for what I have in them plus freight. I am in western KY.

 

Thanks for reaching out to me, but I really desire 15 x 6 rims. I myself have 3 sets of Drag Mag 14 x 6 wheels.

Now if you have or know of someone that has the Indy 500 wheels, in any size, for GM cars, I would be all over them.

 

This I did buy from a junkjard many years ago never has se this before. With year are this made?