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New 16x3.5" wheels

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wheelkid, Dec 13, 2011.

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  1. 16x3.5

    72 vote(s)
    55.4%
  2. 16x5

    58 vote(s)
    44.6%
  1. Jeem
    Joined: Sep 12, 2002
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    Jeem
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    Better pic. 4inchers on the front.
     

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  2. Ghost of ElMirage
    Joined: Mar 18, 2007
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    i would buy two 3.5s and two 5s
     
  3. yard man
    Joined: Jul 19, 2006
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    + 1
     
  4. exStreamliner
    Joined: Apr 7, 2009
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    Just curious... how many rims would you have to order to warrent a production run... centers would be added when order is placed... so if you had pre orders for the pairs or sets (to me, if I couldn't get both I really wouldn't be interested) how many orders do you need... set the amount and have a wait list... when commitments are made - go for it!

    By the way, I'm surprised you didn't comment on the Imperial rim that I posted - you guys did a great job
     
  5. exStreamliner
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    exStreamliner
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    Any updates on what might be available... pre-order info...
     
  6. swanwaco32
    Joined: Feb 7, 2005
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    I go for the 3.5 and 5"
     
  7. chopt top kid
    Joined: Oct 13, 2009
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    Me too... But you could save a lot of centers that are laying around out there trapped in rotten rims... I looked at a lot of wheels with bad rims that still had good centers to find two good pair of wheels... I have one in my garage that I was gonna make a grinder stand...
     
  8. fleetside66
    Joined: Nov 20, 2006
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    Ha-Ha-Ha! Ain't that the truth. Just for information purposes, the modern Mopar spare wheels are 16 X 4 (maybe 4.5?), but they have a 4.5 bolt circle, not 5.5. I found individuals in the boneyard & made a set for very cheap. And, they're essentially new. As long as you are salvaging wheels & swapping centers & rims, etc., I just thought I'd throw this out (for what it's worth).

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  9. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    from SUGAR CITY

    I have a set of V8-60 wide fives and a set of 40's that I was going to send you to swap the hoop so I can have 3.5" '40's. So I guess you know which one I'd prefer.
     
  10. mike hamel
    Joined: Nov 24, 2005
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    I'd buy a set of 3.5" wide 40's too!
     
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  11. Magnus B
    Joined: Jun 19, 2005
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    I'd buy a pair of 16x3.5" if they where exactly like the 1940 wheel. And I mean exact so you could not tell any differens at all.

    Thanks for considering making a repop.... and I hope we will someday see a proper 18x3.62" high clearence wheel also.

    Magnus
     
  12. jonathan
    Joined: Feb 12, 2007
    Posts: 389

    jonathan
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    No jimmy, pay attention! '40 wheels. No one wants to see that big bolt pattern junk... Haha.

    I thought I heard that 3.5" wheels were not DOT approved, thus weren't made. I guess that's not true?
     
  13. Boones
    Joined: Mar 4, 2001
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    from Kent, Wa

    please do not take any 16x4 rims to make either 3.5 or 5". use the 4.5. just not enough 4" around to have them cut up.
     
  14. T&A Flathead
    Joined: Apr 28, 2007
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    I would take 2 of each please. There is room under my tree.
     
  15. Fireant
    Joined: Feb 2, 2009
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    Fireant
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    from Texas

    x2.
     
  16. carcrazyjohn
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    from trevose pa

    Id like to see you make both ,Fronts and rears ......My dad could use a set depending on price ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
     
  17. olskool34
    Joined: Jun 28, 2006
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    I like the idea of both, since I really own only model A's and this combo would be perfect. Could you bring the cost down if you could find centers easier?? Hell, I can give you about 5 for free to help the cause!
     
  18. 32coupedeville
    Joined: Dec 10, 2006
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    from cincy

    my vote is 16x3.5 . i have found the 16x5 to be some what commont. we have found at least 3 pair in junkyards. i have never seen or layed hands on a 16x3.5.
     
  19. olskool34
    Joined: Jun 28, 2006
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    I have a 3 1/2 inch wheel but it is a wide five wheel, not the more common wheel to run. I have seen alot of 5 inchers but never bought them because I didn't need them. I bet finding them now would be hard to do if I needed them. Make them both!
     
  20. would definitely be in the market for the 16x5 aswell as the smaller sizes
     
  21. MikeRose
    Joined: Oct 7, 2004
    Posts: 1,583

    MikeRose
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    from Yuma, AZ

    i'm in the market for some, I think the 5" rears and 3.5" fronts would make a cool set for me.

    If I had to choose one though, I would go for the 5" since I can find 4" for the fronts fairly easily. The 6" aftermarket wheels just seem to wide to me.
     
  22. exStreamliner
    Joined: Apr 7, 2009
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    exStreamliner
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    Any updates? availability? accepting deposits?
     
  23. exStreamliner
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    exStreamliner
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    Any good news?
     
  24. Keither
    Joined: Nov 20, 2009
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    I have two highboy roadsters, one has 3 1/2's and the other has 4's on the fronts. The 3 1/2's look much better and the difference is very apparent. I would definately go for at least a couple of pairs if you made them and I would think the 5's would be good sellers as well.
     
  25. Stovebolt
    Joined: May 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,660

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    weren't 5" wheels fitted to F100's?

    I'd make 3.5's initially. then 5"
     
  26. 3wLarry
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
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    3wLarry
    Member Emeritus
    from Owasso, Ok

    hey...where'd he go? give us some news...
     
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  27. whats the latest on these wheels?
    Al.
     
  28. FivesDaddy
    Joined: Feb 7, 2005
    Posts: 64

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    Hey Keither,
    What size tire are you running on the 3.5 wheel? I have a set of 3.5's for my roadster also...I'm thinlking of going with 5:00 X 16's Vintage Firestone M/C tires that will match up the rears....
     
  29. 30TudorSedan
    Joined: Sep 20, 2007
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    30TudorSedan
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    I'd like to hear an update on this as well. I would go for a pair of each, 3.5's and 5's.
     
  30. Mopar Jack
    Joined: Jan 24, 2010
    Posts: 1,363

    Mopar Jack
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    16x3.5......for sure....
     

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