billet wheels..

is an american torque thrust II considered a billet wheel??

is an american salt flat a billet wheel??

i know the obvious boyd/budnik/and foose are billets..but what about the others?

 

i would figure them as 2pc cast wheels......brandon

 

i dont think MOST wheels even on the market today are TRUE billet wheels,.,

billet means they are machined out of a hudge chunk of aluminum,.,.

the majority of "billet" wheels out today are forged or cast

 

Even the high end billet wheel companies are making a billet center then
welding that center into a hoop.

I have a set of motorcycle wheels that are true billet and they were $2100 for two wheels, your not going to find a billet wheel for $250.00

 

I'm curious as to why you're asking?
Are you trying to find some justification for running a "modern" wheel on a "traditional" car?
You don't need one, but if you're making an era-specific custom or rod any part that wasn't being produced in the era you're representing will look lut of place.
Other than that, whatever fires your rockets, run it!

I think the American "daisys" must have come out in the 70's since I don't remember the 70's....

 

Its kinda like a derogatory description-I tend to relate the style of a wheel as "Billet", moreso than the peice of metal chosen to make it...........

 

i was just curious as to what everyones opinion of this was..

i know most wheels are not a true 'billet' wheel...but some people like the torque thrusts and hate a 'boyd' wheel..even though there really the same thing.

except boyds an ass.

im all for runnin what you like and not caring what others think.

ive got torque thrusts on my wagon and love em. most say they look good on it..and if you dont like them, thats fine too.

but like i said, i was just curious as to what you guys thought...

 

Stop trying to earn your stripes. You have Torque-Thrusts, cool, that shows you have good taste. It is the quintessential 5 spoke that all others copied.

Do a search, we also discussed Salt FLats recently. One of the best "modern vintage" wheels that have been designed in the last few years.

That said, steelies still hold me in a special way

For the record, my A is getting Salt Flats

 

Umm... I think,

 

I work in the wheel industry as a designer. I can tell you that the Torq-Thrust II, Foose wheels, and most of what Boyd sells are not Billet made wheels. TTII's and the Salt Flats work pretty well on most vintage iron, without looking to modern or "Billet". KK