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04-17-2026, 01:42 AM
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Sources For Junkyard or Custom Steel Wheels (NASCAR tribute)
I’m not a NASCAR fan, but I have a wild hair to do the 63 Cat as a “NASCAR inspired” look. Let’s just call it a bucks down way to do the stance and drivability of a pro touring build with a nod to the racetrack dominance Pontiac had in the early 60’s. Big part of that look is some black painted steel wheels, but I want to run modern rubber. I’m looking for 17 to 19 inch hoops with at least with 8’s in the front and 10’s or 11’s in the rear. Lots of steel wheels on trucks in that size, but how many with a 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern? I’m willing to consider scrounging junkyard wheels and cutting and welding something to the right width and backspacing, but I’d REALLY like to find a wheel fabricator that will build me some wheels on the cheap.
Any ideas on a bucks down method to get me what I want? Last edited by 455HOGT37; 04-17-2026 at 01:53 AM. |
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04-17-2026, 10:29 AM
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A big car should be 5 on 5 bolt pattern. Maybe easier to find what you are looking for with the big car pattern.
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04-17-2026, 11:03 AM
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I purchased Wheel Vintique, 17" GM style OE rims for my '64 GTO from Summit.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-62-7834044 These are the 5x4.75 that you asked about. I do believe what you want is a 5x5. Summit doesn't stock that size, but WV does make them and Summit can get them. |
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04-17-2026, 01:00 PM
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My Cat has been converted to the 5 × 4.75 lug pattern - forgot to mention that.
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04-17-2026, 01:04 PM
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Thanks for the link Champ. Saw those and aside from the sticker shock, the back spacing options don't get me where I need to be. I happen to have a 68-72 Abody rear end fitted and that will drive weird offset that is almost certainly something I'm going to have to make custom
Last edited by 455HOGT37; 04-17-2026 at 01:18 PM. |
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06-19-2026, 10:25 AM
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Cragar Soft 8s are a good looking wheel. I had a set of 17x8s on my LeMans. Really liked the vibe, but they are HEAVY. 50 lbs per wheel! Unfortunately I think just about any 17” steel wheel is gonna be portly.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...8+Black+Wheels
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06-19-2026, 10:37 AM
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If money is no object, these wheels are super cool:
https://roadstershop.com/product/forgeline-oe1/ They are aluminum but look like a steelie. Best part is they accept OEM dog dish hub caps
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06-19-2026, 11:39 AM
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#9
06-19-2026, 12:15 PM
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There are a few places that can custom make some in different offsets too. Bassett does circle track wheels . Used them for some steel 16x10 for the Camaro when I autocross it with a SBC and road race slicks.
Stockton wheel another
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune [email protected] 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs 1964 Corvette Coupe 327 4 speed Last edited by Skip Fix; 06-19-2026 at 12:27 PM. |
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06-20-2026, 12:15 AM
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My 2024 Jeep Gladiator has 17 inch wheels with 5X5 bolt pattern and 1 and 3/4 inch off set.
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