[DeTomaso] 18' or 19" wheels, 13" wide? Forged Hoop Info
Tom Borcich
tborcich at msn.com
Sat Sep 11 10:57:43 EDT 2010
Dan, here's some more info:
Here's a link to Coddingtons Forged Hoop specifications
http://www.billetwheel.com/forgedrimtechnology.html
I noted on the Campi spec page for the Legend series they have hoops 15" wide but not in the 19" diameter....but I think that is the "rounded/smooth edge? hoop or rim...they also have a "traditional" hoop/rim that might give you the 19" diameter with the width you want. The "traditional" rim has a lip on the outside edge...IMO its more age appropriate for the Pantera era car.
I would call Boyd Jr. and tell him what you want and he can tell you if they can make what you want. Also they may have it in a non-forged hoop. When I was talking to them they were limited to certain widths...but he said they can weld two hoops/rims together to make a rim width exactly what I wanted...it's not cheap, but can be done. Their manufacturing processes are very high quality...I personally wouldn't worry about a welded hoop if it came from their processes. The welds on my wheels where the centers and the hoops/rims meet have to have been done by machine...they are very consistent and well done. Plus when I was in their warehouse in Torrance, they had wheels ready for shipping that were stacked 20' high the size of a football field...I figure if they were making that many DOT approved wheels they have their quality control figured out.
Hope this helps in your search.
Tom
From: tborcich at msn.com
To: dfcex at pacbell.net; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: 18' or 19" wheels, 13" wide?
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:20:51 -0700
Dan,
Coddington is operating at www.billet.com
Ask for Boyd Jr....he's running the show since Senior died. Last time I talked to him he could make pretty much ANY size you want. They made a set for me in dimensions that none of the vendors would do. Since then they have actually expanded the mix and match sizes of the hoops and the centers. Also they had an exclusive forged hoop (I think from a German manufacturer) which are stronger and liter than previous wheels could be made. Poke around their site...you will find all sorts of wheels.
A word of caution, if you are running huge brakes (like the Ken Greens Big Red Brembo conversion) I hear that there may be some interference with the wheel and brakes caliper on the "original center measurements". Make sure you let them know and they should be able to modify the center to give a tad more clearance.
Here's the link for Campi reproductions
http://www.billetwheel.com/campipricing.html
866.952.2693
OFFICE :: 816.214.6122
Best Regards,
Tom
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