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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: TC@HP2] #1220885
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I'd probably see if I could get some non-polished versions of these wheels from centerline, paint them black, and see if I could weld on some tabs to hold dog dishes....

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=12678&type=bolt&data=5-4.5

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=12412&type=bolt&data=5-4.5


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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: TC@HP2] #1220886
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This site shows a pic and it takes a small/9" cap. Tried to copy/paste the pic but they have it right-click blocked as copyright, so I gotta respect that.

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=426

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Fury Fan] #1220887
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Quote:

This site shows a pic and it takes a small/9" cap. Tried to copy/paste the pic but they have it right-click blocked as copyright, so I gotta respect that.

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=426




YES!!! So somebody else has seen these!

I thought many years ago that one could take a set ov these, and weld the centers to a newer 17x8" steel rim, perhaps like those found on a cop car? Maybe even a 17x8-10" aftermarket rim? That would fool all but the most discerning viewers. The 16" stock versions dont quite look 'right', but a taller rim would make the center look smaller, and more proportionate. The cap would be noticeably smaller in relative terms (compared to a 15"), but it'd still be better than anything else i've seen done, save those $4000 one-offs on that Roadrunner linked here a while back.

Also, semi-related... has anyone bought from this company? I see something i've been looking for there for a looooooong time...

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Pale_Roader] #1220888
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I hadn't heard of those wheels until TC@HP2 mentioned them, and surprisingly found those with a 5-min Goog.

I agree, moutnign in a larger wheel might bring the proportions back a little better. Would work best with the larger 10" cap, though, but that's gonna require Ford wheels like this (if Ford had such an equivalent).

There are a lot of neat vintage centercaps on that website, I'd be interested in picking up a set for my backburner custom wheel setup if the price was reasonable, but that 'contact for price' thing turns me off.

Oz Hemi -
Do you have a list of the diameters for Mopar wheel centers and IDs of aftermarket hoops???

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Fury Fan] #1220889
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Wheel Vintques makes a few 17" steel wheels in 5 4 1/2 bp that you could use. But they are about $200 a piece. http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand...in/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Somebody with a yellow 71 Demon on FABO used the newer Charger steel wheel with trime rings and ralley center caps and they looked really good.

Heres a pic of different car but it should give you an idea of how they'd look in (Argent looks better) black.

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: NV69B7RR] #1220890
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I put 17" Charger wheels on my Dusters

7182124-duster013.JPG (379 downloads)

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: JSR1485] #1220891
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Fronts

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: JSR1485] #1220892
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From the back these 275/55 r 17's

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: NV69B7RR] #1220893
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Wheel Vintques makes a few 17" steel wheels in 5 4 1/2 bp that you could use. But they are about $200 a piece. http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand...in/?Ns=Rank|Asc






Who would have ever though regular steel wheels would cost that much. Too bad they don't list the shipping weight with them.

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: TC@HP2] #1220894
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So while we're on this subject, what are the opinions on runnign non-factory wheels that aren't hub-centric?

Not hub-centric means piloting is done via the lugnut seats and vehicle weight is then carried by those seats and also via clamp force across the wheel/rotor interface.

I'm guessing slotted uni-lug wheels are even 'worse' as they become stud-piloted?

Thoughts or experience?

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Fury Fan] #1220895
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I'm pretty sure the have hub adapters. My memory is preventing me from remembering where I've seen them though. Summit maybe?


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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Fury Fan] #1220896
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I've used non hub-centric billet aluminum wheels on hundreds of vehicles and never had a problem..

Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: OzHemi] #1220897
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I've used non hub-centric billet aluminum wheels on hundreds of vehicles and never had a problem..



Well thats good to know I just ordered some 17 x 8 for my Vega and I'd hate to have the bolt holes elongate on me!


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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: DARTH V8Я] #1220898
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Look kinda sorta similar to a bunch of centers I just picked up..
(still need the lug holes drilled of course...)

(Same guy who did these centers does one like your's from memory too...just didn't have any around when I got these)

He also did some more modern looking custom cut billet ones for me.

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: OzHemi] #1220899
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Quote:

I've used non hub-centric billet aluminum wheels on hundreds of vehicles and never had a problem..




X2...in fact on my old '96 ram I used 1996 dodge van wheels for winter tires. the OEM van wheels weren't hub centric.


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2017 Grand Cherokee Overland
2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)
Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: OzHemi] #1220900
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Very nice! I did find out 245/45/R17's fit on the back no problem.


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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: DARTH V8Я] #1220901
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What about the ford crown vic cop car wheels? Aren't they steel 17's that are 5x4.5? No idea on backspacing though. Just a thought.

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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: TC@HP2] #1220902
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They look aweful especially on a Charger. Not even going to think about how HEAVY they'd be. A good quality aluminum rim would cost less and look muuuuch better.


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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1220903
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Re: 17 or 18" steel wheels with dog dish hub caps. [Re: mopork] #1220904
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those are new charger police car wheels 18" x 7" all steel with new modern dog dishes

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