destroked 303
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I have a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, and am in search of 15"x8" 5x4 1/2" bolt pattern magnesium mini lites. I don't know if anyone makes them anymore, or if anyone on here has a set?
In search of magnesium mini lites
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destroked 303
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Before you spend big bucks on these...unless you have some serious mods going on, those 15x8s won't do you any good on the front.
Also, aren't magnesium wheels known for being fragile/brittle? Yeah, they're extremely light weight and the originals look cool as hell..but for all that extra cash and the possibility of a cracked wheel and/or a white hot wheel fire...Aluminum might not be a bad option.
Also, aren't magnesium wheels known for being fragile/brittle? Yeah, they're extremely light weight and the originals look cool as hell..but for all that extra cash and the possibility of a cracked wheel and/or a white hot wheel fire...Aluminum might not be a bad option.
jos51700
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Unless your car is made out of titanium and fiberglass and you're filling your tires with helium, if it's the right brand and the right style you'll run those wheels and like it, mister.
Now go clean your room and take out the [Chevy] trash!
If you want the mag color, your friendly local anodizer or powder coating Cuda driving chick can hook you up.
they
I think they can special order them in Magnesium. They made custom small bolt pattern 15 x 6 rims for me.
I think they can special order them in Magnesium. They made custom small bolt pattern 15 x 6 rims for me.
destroked 303
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Found a company called vintage engineering. Thanks for the help guys.
Ah, yes. Vintage engineering. Back when men were men and what the hell is an abacus?
Commando66
She's a beaut Clark!
Looks like Vintage Engineering is the answer. Any idea of the cost?
destroked 303
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No idea yet. I'll get ahold of them, and get back to you.
Commando66
She's a beaut Clark!
I called Vintage Engineering. $5600 for a set of 4! Guess I'm out.
kris hines
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What....no love for the non mags? 
While not for everybody, I'm happy with the analogue that I found... Rota RKR...they only come in 15x8 so I had to have two of them narrowed making the setup a bit more pricey than they should have been but these are the wheels that were the closest to the look I wanted.
destroked 303
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Those look really nice. I need the magnesium as I plan to race my car, and I would rip the centers out of aluminum wheels. So until I can afford magnesium I'll use steel racing wheels.
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