[DeTomaso] Hall Ultra Wheels

[Peter Cajthaml]

[resending w/o attached picture]

All:

I am in the process of replacing my tires, and thus started to research
2761's wheels - all I know is that they are an early version of the Hall
Ultra wheel - probably put on when the car underwent the "Group 5
Conversion" in the late 90's.  They are 17", probably 13" wide in the rear,
perhaps 9" or 10" wide in the front.  I really don't know as I had never
unmounted a tire. The tires are Bridgestone Potenza 335/35-17, 255/40-17
(13", 10" wide).

I read some horror stories online about the 3-piece Ultra wheels (which is
what I think I have).  Apparently the wheel (or the small bolts holding it
together) sometimes crack, resulting in an instant tire deflation. Another
post suggested that these wheels should be x-rayed every year to look for
cracks.

I'll attach a picture of the car to see if anyone can recognize the
wheels.  I'd like to hear others' experience with the Hall Ultra wheel -
should I be looking to replace them? (If I keep them, I may have them
powder-coated black - do they have to be disassembled for that, and what
kind of can of worms does that open?)

thanks for the advice,

Peter
#2761
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