8 lug slots...?

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I did some searching for threads on this, but couldn't find the answer I needed, so I'll ask it, even though I KNOW it's been asked before. Is anyone making any 8 lug slots in 16x8 or 17x8? I don't want the vintage 16.5x8.25 wheels because of the usual tire availability issues, and I don't want 10 inch wide wheels, which seems to be the only thing I can find in 17s. Thanks!


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Its so hard to find who makes what now days searching on the computer

I couldnt find anyone/anything. Only the new pricey US Mag 17X10

Ultra makes the closest thing to the old Eagle Alloy 058 , but its a crap shoot what variation you'll get when you open the box

Too many real stupid, ugly looking rims/wheels on the market now days

Someone needs to start remaking that Rim in many configurations again
 
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JD Miller said:
Too many real stupid, ugly looking rims/wheels on the market now days

Someone needs to start remaking that Rim in many configurations again
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Agreed. If I had the money to get it going, I would do it myself. Hmmm...

So if a crazy fool were to fork out to have a bunch of 8 lugs made in 16x8 and 17x8, do you think they would sell?
 
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BigT said:
I did some searching for threads on this, but couldn't find the answer I needed, so I'll ask it, even though I KNOW it's been asked before. Is anyone making any 8 lug slots in 16x8 or 17x8? I don't want the vintage 16.5x8.25 wheels because of the usual tire availability issues, and I don't want 10 inch wide wheels, which seems to be the only thing I can find in 17s. Thanks!


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Those look like the 16.5 slot mags I have...I do understand about the tire issues.
 
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warrpath4x4 said:
what about something like this? 16x7 (iirc) I have a set out in storage that i used to run on my 78

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I used to have a set of those, new truck takeoffs from a GMT 800 2500 Burb. Was gonna put em on the R2500 Burb and then I needed to sell them. So now I have an 8 lug trucks and no aluminum wheels for it ..and those ten ply load range E tires on steelies are heavy! I have seen several sets at the yards.... when I don't have any $$$ to buy them!
 
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warrpath4x4 said:
what about something like this? 16x7 (iirc) I have a set out in storage that i used to run on my 78

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Not really my style, but thanks!. I've always loved those old vintage slots like the ones I showed, just pisses me off that no one makes them exactly like that anymore. The wheels I have on it are fine for now, but if I can't find an aluminum wheel I like more, I'll probably just go with some factory steelies and dog dishes. Got any of those lying around?
 
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Hey Tim, we talked about this some at the shop, and you may be able to buy the rim without any holes in them, I saw that somewhere when looking for US Indy 101's. I know a machinist that would probably do the 8x 6.5 BC, for a six pac of IPA....
 
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Rustisbest said:
17x9 here
www.mickeythompsontires.com

MT Canyon Polished

MT Canyon Polished
www.mickeythompsontires.com www.mickeythompsontires.com
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I wonder what those look like in Real Life

17x9 -8 lug, 6.5

Their specification offset specs and or back spacing specs are incorrectly listed
17X98X6.5backspace 5.0offset -12125.203,500
Cant be correct... Maybe +6 offset with 5" back space


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BigT said:
That's way closer to the original, thanks! Not right on the money and no matte finish, but worth considering.
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They can be a matte finish, just let mother nature do the work, lol. They aren't clearcoated (or at least they weren't previously), so with just basic neglect, they will be more of a matte finish after a few years.
 
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I have the US Indy 101 on my 73 14 ff, 16.5 and love them, BUTTT, 16.5 tires are in short supply. I also ran these on the 53.
 

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Anyway I contacted US mag about buying either the 17" or 15' 8 WIDE with the offset required, and am waiting for a reply back. Will let you know when they respond. I really want the 101's and I do have 10 inch wide ones now, but 15's would be nice.
 
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