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PostPosted: July 26, 2021, 11:24 pm 
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Hey everyone, I’ve been actively looking for wheels for my build for over a year and can’t really find anything. I’ve already figured out I’ll be spending a bunch more than anticipated most likely, but here are my wishes....
1) 15x8
2) 0 offset
3) 5 bolt (to avoid 2-piece adapters)
4) 12lbs or less (bike engine powered build)

Now I’ve been reading forums and watching eBay and everything in between but I can’t seem to find anything. Please post some options below if you have ideas!

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I had to get wheels built for my first build the Che7enette. Got them from Diamond Racing.

https://www.diamondracingwheels.com/index.php/street-wheels/pro-street-wheels

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horchoha wrote:
I had to get wheels built for my first build the Che7enette. Got them from Diamond Racing.

https://www.diamondracingwheels.com/index.php/street-wheels/pro-street-wheels


I don’t see a weight listed, any idea? They are steel by the looks of em so probably over the weight I’m hoping to find

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I have the stock car series, I see they're 20 lbs.

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Most affordable new rims don’t list weight.
Include wheels in your search listed by backspacing. Zero offset for this rim is 4.8 inches backspacing (measured from a straight edge across the inboard lip to the hub). The seller may have the weight available. Just ask.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... 677387.htm

The lightest welded steel rim in 15x8 is going to be around 16 lbs for racing.
It isn’t just the rim weight though. Consider the tire you choose for a 15x8 will also be much heavier than one for a 15x6.5 with no benefit other than appearance.

A reasonable compromise is to look for a max load rating for one tire that equals the total curb weight. This will allow you to run adequate tire pressure to prevent blow outs and tire slippage on the rim, a higher tire temp for traction, less likely to hydroplane, lighter, cheaper rims and tires, etc.

Consider a 15x6.5 with a 205-50-15 or 205 60-15. A miata works well on a 185-60-14 and twice the curb weight.

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Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Most affordable new rims don’t list weight.
Include wheels in your search listed by backspacing. Zero offset for this rim is 4.8 inches backspacing (measured from a straight edge across the inboard lip to the hub). The seller may have the weight available. Just ask.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... 677387.htm

The lightest welded steel rim in 15x8 is going to be around 16 lbs for racing.
It isn’t just the rim weight though. Consider the tire you choose for a 15x8 will also be much heavier than one for a 15x6.5 with no benefit other than appearance.

A reasonable compromise is to look for a max load rating for one tire that equals the total curb weight. This will allow you to run adequate tire pressure to prevent blow outs and tire slippage on the rim, a higher tire temp for traction, less likely to hydroplane, lighter, cheaper rims and tires, etc.

Consider a 15x6.5 with a 205-50-15 or 205 60-15. A miata works well on a 185-60-14 and twice the curb weight.



My issue is going to be traction for sure, which is why I want 8” wide. I thought the 0 offset would make it centered though. I need to run a 22” diameter tire to allow for 2” bump on my build, anything larger will raise ride height and lower my travel.

I definitely want aluminum wheels as well, for weight savings.

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This is one I'm going to be running into, down the road.
Not sure the 15x10 Bassets are going to be a great street option ( and there's not a lot of tire options in that size).

Panasport/Minilites are my top choice, but they get pricey.

The ones Perry posted look like a good option, that I'll keep in mind for the future.

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The Pansports and Minilites are not that light I don't think.

You will need a forged or spun aluminum wheel for best weight to strength.

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For me, I'm a bit less weight concerned. Just love the look of the Minilite wheels, especially on a 7.

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Velix wrote:
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Most affordable new rims don’t list weight.
Include wheels in your search listed by backspacing. Zero offset for this rim is 4.8 inches backspacing (measured from a straight edge across the inboard lip to the hub). The seller may have the weight available. Just ask.

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... 677387.htm

The lightest welded steel rim in 15x8 is going to be around 16 lbs for racing.
It isn’t just the rim weight though. Consider the tire you choose for a 15x8 will also be much heavier than one for a 15x6.5 with no benefit other than appearance.

A reasonable compromise is to look for a max load rating for one tire that equals the total curb weight. This will allow you to run adequate tire pressure to prevent blow outs and tire slippage on the rim, a higher tire temp for traction, less likely to hydroplane, lighter, cheaper rims and tires, etc.

Consider a 15x6.5 with a 205-50-15 or 205 60-15. A miata works well on a 185-60-14 and twice the curb weight.



My issue is going to be traction for sure, which is why I want 8” wide. I thought the 0 offset would make it centered though. I need to run a 22” diameter tire to allow for 2” bump on my build, anything larger will raise ride height and lower my travel.

I definitely want aluminum wheels as well, for weight savings.


I won't ask why you only have 2 inches of bump or built around a 22 inch tire od. That limits you to a 245-40-15 to fit a 15x8. What spindles are you using? Yeah, zero offset equals 4.8 inch bs and the mating surface is centered on the 15x8 I linked to.

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Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
I won't ask why you only have 2 inches of bump or built around a 22 inch tire od. That limits you to a 245-40-15 to fit a 15x8. What spindles are you using? Yeah, zero offset equals 4.8 inch bs and the mating surface is centered on the 15x8 I linked to.


I’m building that Turbo Hayabusa powered Willys Jeep. I wanted a 3-1/2” ground clearance and the most height I could get out of the rear fenders was 24” off the ground at that ride height. I have to raise the front flat fenders as well to match that height. I have pushrod suspension so I can tweak quite a bit if I need.

The spindles are off the rear of a Solstice on all corners. I’m concerned with clearance on the front if I go to a lower BS, but it’s difficult to determine for sure what I could run. I might have gone a touch wide on my control arms so might rub when turning

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I see what you mean.

To keep the look of a willys, I’d add a 6 inch skirt to the side and rear skins and grill shell but drop the entry opening 3 inches and lengthen the back of the front fenders. Then you could use solstice wheels for cheap and just need tires. 245-45-18 (26.7”od). The floor stays where it is with a higher cowl but chop the windscreen 6 inches. This way it is all salvage yard suspension/brakes/wheels with no adapting. I don't know that a 15 inch rim would clear solstice calipers.

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Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
I see what you mean.

To keep the look of a willys, I’d add a 6 inch skirt to the side and rear skins and grill shell but drop the entry opening 3 inches and lengthen the back of the front fenders. Then you could use solstice wheels for cheap and just need tires. 245-45-18 (26.7”od). The floor stays where it is with a higher cowl but chop the windscreen 6 inches. This way it is all salvage yard suspension/brakes/wheels with no adapting. I don't know that a 15 inch rim would clear solstice calipers.



I’m quite a bit past the point of changes like that, but they will clear the rear calipers. Probably wouldn’t if I used front spindles though. I have 7.4” to the lower ball joint from center of the hub. Haha, should be just enough room, depending on the wheels. If I step up to a 16 which was the original plan, I only have one tire option period. And super low profile so probably never get traction.

I did add 2” height to the body, and cut out just about as high as possible. Might have to got with 4” ride height, but that’s an easy adjustment.

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Thanks for sharing a pic. Looks good. Nice fab. Don't forget the outer cv stubs to clamp the hubs through the bearings to the spindles.

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Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Thanks for sharing a pic. Looks good. Nice fab. Don't forget the outer cv stubs to clamp the hubs through the bearings to the spindles.


Thanks! Actually these ones don’t require them at all. Someone else on here is using the same ones as well without them

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