What the heck are these wheels ???

15" x 10" wide. About 4" back space. Steel construction. Any idea what they may have been on?

I got them as part of a deal and it'll be an easier sell if I know what they fit!

Thanks, in advance, for any help.

 

circle track racing

 

Wide 5 race car.

 

yep circle track...

 

Optional 36-39 Ford racing, cotton and tobacco trailer 15 inch applications.

 

PM modifieddriver, he collects that sort of thing for his vintage racing...if its cheap.

 

Some really old VW's have a very large bolt pattern diameter, these are not stock, though.

 

What years? They still run these or are they considered 'vintage' ?

What's a fair price for the 4 of them? (fair to me and a buyer)

Thanks to all so far for helping.

 

Being steel wheels, they could be considered vintage. Most racing applications are aluminum nowadays. Being circle track wheels, how true do they run out? I had a couple some time ago. they would have made good "Keystone Cops" wheels. Oh yeah, not VW wheels. Close but no cigar. Dollar value? Whatever the market would bear.

 

Hard to mount them to anything! A special hub needed??
They "look" ok. No dents in the sides.
I did notice they are stamped FIRESTONE on the inside.

I guess for price I'll ask, 'What ever you can afford!!" LOL

 

Very common on short track racecars,
the bolt pattern is the same as the '39 Ford.

Commonly referred to as "Wide 5".

I'm guessing those are from the mid 70's or earlier.

 

Bolt pattern is too big for VW.

 

Just as a guess, Mid 70's ....the rolled gusset, still steel.
Late 70's dirt stuff was aluminum by then.
Hope you can find a local buyer, save on the shipping....If not , this stuff is coming back down here.

 

Being 10 x 15, and steel, they do have some weight, even with the big hole in the middle!

Interested, Rex ?

 

Brand new wide 5 steel circle track wheels go for about $50 each.

 

I really dont have any use for them, thanks. The whole Vintage racing movement is picking up steam in this area. Search NVRA, maybe you'll find someone needing them. The shipping weight is going to hurt you. As somebody pointed out, Basset and others still make new ones (minus the gussets) that are lighter. Good Luck.

 

They would be perfect for a restoration.
The newer wheels don't look right for that era.

 

I agree - for a resto project, when you have to have it correct. Especially, if you have a vintage photo of your car and it would have them on it!