Cop Wheels - Super Coupe Wheels. Question on welds
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04/08/17 09:53 PM
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WyleECoyote
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I've never owned or seen these type wheels in person. Are the wheel centers stitch welded or solid bead of weld to the outer wheel? I'd like to use these type wheels on my car trailer but have read several articles about car wheels not being "strong enough" for trailer wheels - and the most common comment I've seen about the lack of strength in car wheels is the stitch welding. Any comments, experiences or opinions welcomed!! Thanks all!
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Re: Cop Wheels - Super Coupe Wheels. Question on welds
[Re: WyleECoyote]
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04/09/17 11:59 AM
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Porter67
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They are no different then any other passenger car rim thats not designed to be used out of there scope, plain and simple.
Want to look spiffy, have some proper rims made or have your oem rims altered if possible,the grade of material just might be up to snuff.
Its all fun and games till the wrong rim for the application comes apart and the high end lawyer points this out in court.
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Re: Cop Wheels - Super Coupe Wheels. Question on welds
[Re: WyleECoyote]
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04/09/17 12:56 PM
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jlatessa
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Have two sets, they have four 6 inch welds equally spaced around the inside perimeter, avoiding the notches.
Can't imagine a street car (or a cop car) exceeding their limits.
They must have some load specs associated with them somewhere.
(My 2 cents)
Joe
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Re: Cop Wheels - Super Coupe Wheels. Question on welds
[Re: WyleECoyote]
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04/09/17 10:02 PM
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Cop wheels have about 2 pounds of extra steel in them. That is the only measureable difference over stock 15X7 wheels.
Trailer wheels should be stiffer and thicker, because trailer wheels do deal with a lot of stress.
You can see how much a regular car wheel can bend when making a tight turn slowly with a trailer (car hauler). I have seen full size hubcaps come flying off of car haulers when taking a turn. I would not recommend ever installing full hubcaps on a trailer with car rims.
I would recommend using the right wheels and tires for the job.
Too many cars, too many parts, too little coin, too little space to work in, too little time left to make it all happen!
Update: down to one ride, still too many parts, a little more jingle in the pocket, gaining space, and it's going to happen this year!
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Re: Cop Wheels - Super Coupe Wheels. Question on welds
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04/10/17 12:43 AM
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Ive been using the 15×7 cop wheels on my car trailer for over twenty five years, lots of miles and more than a few big loads with no problems.
Have a great day Iowan
"obsolete is neat"
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