Anyone identify these slot mags ???

Can anyone identify these slot mags ??? They are 8" x 15"

They have made in USA & RWI & SPEC 5-1 on the rear

 

Someone just suggested RWI might stand for Rocket Wheel Industries ???
Sound feasible ???

 

Perhaps Ansen unilugs???

The Rock

 

Langy,
I'm thinking Fenton Gyros-- Notice how the flat lugnut surface is slightly depressed below the curved slots?

Here are some other Gyros for comparison:

 

Whereas these Ansen Sprints have the flat lugnut mounting surface slightly raised _above_ the surrounding slots.

Like these:

 

Although my theory doesn't address the uni-lugs or the countersunk lugnut holes on your wheel...

 

Is that the makings of a six lug pattern rough cast in the back side too?

 

Many slot wheels were cast by Rockwell in the '70s IIRC - I can't help but wonder if that's what the RWI is. I don't think many Rocket wheels were actually made in USA after mid '60s. Curious to see if a definitive answer pops up.

 

From what I know RWI..is Rocket...my 1968 Bell Auto Parts catalog is already showing slot mags though they were Ansen..

 

Western's dipped in like that but the back side was different, I have also seen Ansen's that were depressed as well. I think these are Rocket, this is the backside of a set of Rocket's and it looks the same

 

And there is the definitive answer - thanks Don.

 

This is a shot of my slots on the topolino...notice my centers look like they are recessed..but are really

up.

They're old Rockets...the numbers and the RI look like they was stamped in by hand....
they're mounted on the fiat so i can't shoot the backs....but they are solid....wasn't any issue to redrill them for the big olds Henrys axels i got too good of a deal to p*** on em

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Thanks Gary, I compared them to the 8 x 15 Ansens I have but they are different, the windows look slightly different on the gyro's

 

Great stuff !!! I reckon your right, the casting looks pretty much identical. Thank you

 

Thanks for all the help guys, its appreciated

 

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Thanks Jeff

 

I had a set of 4 15x8 5on 5.5 I looked them up and I found from what I read that there were made in Germany not sure of the year. But RWI meant Revolutionary Wheel Industries. I had a barn fire in 2016 and lost them. Can't seem to find any like them anywhere.

defenbaugh67

 

Hi Wayne...Welcome to the Hamb...While there's nothing wrong with responding to an older thread when the Members Avatar says Member Emeritus as The Late Hamber Langy's does they are deceased and no longer with us...Just letting you know...and perhaps your input will help someone else...

 

I need to get some lug nuts for my Ansen Sprints.

 

Send Scott @ Detroit Vintage Wheels a message, he will be able to identify them, and can fully machine/restore them if needed. He does amazing work.

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