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Old 10-25-2013, 09:09 AM
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Also, a 17 X 9.5 rear will be available for those who do not want to modify their rear Brakes.
Now were talking! Im ready to get a set. Wish they were in production..
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Originally Posted by DTHPROOF
I wonder how the 6-spoke design would look though. I like 5-spoke wheels a little better.
same here. so whats the issue with making them in 6 lug with the 5 spoke design? not really a fan of 6 spoke wheels.
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Def need pics of the wheels before putting any money down

Thanks Darryl for the emails
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Race stars would be nice I still like the rts welds better but this would be the next best thing.
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Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY
same here. so whats the issue with making them in 6 lug with the 5 spoke design? not really a fan of 6 spoke wheels.
Werd. I'm not that fond of my Torq Thrust ST's anymore either.
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So did I miss it or will the 17" rears be the same price or what would b the price on those if fronts and rears were ordered!
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Wheel prices are based off sizes. The 17" wheels cost a little more because more material is used. Email 1320wheels@gmail.com for a quote.
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Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY
same here. so whats the issue with making them in 6 lug with the 5 spoke design? not really a fan of 6 spoke wheels.
The issue is the center section area. Without the lugs being centered in the spoke, the center section has to be much larger to distribute the load of the lug. Translate that to a 5.5" bolt circle and you have a much larger center section which dramatically shortens the spoke length especially on a 15" wheel. That is why a 6x5.5 bolt pattern can not be simply drilled into a lot of the current 5-spoke designs.

I am excited about the 6-spoke race star design. I am a fan of clean 6-spoke designs anyway. That is one heck of a deal for the initial run too. I will likely be emailing Derek expressing my interest.

I am concerned about the 6.5 backspace on the 15x10 though as that will not tuck a big tire on the lowered trucks.

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Originally Posted by bigkid
the issue is the center section area. Without the lugs being centered in the spoke, the center section has to be much larger to distribute the load of the lug. Translate that to a 5.5" bolt circle and you have a much larger center section which dramatically shortens the spoke length especially on a 15" wheel. That is why a 6x5.5 bolt pattern can not be simply drilled into a lot of the current 5-spoke designs.

I am excited about the 6-spoke race star design. I am a fan of clean 6-spoke designs anyway. That is one heck of a deal for the initial run too. I will likely be emailing derek expressing my interest.

I am concerned about the 6.5 backspace on the 15x10 though as that will not tuck a big tire on the lowered trucks.
yep ^^^
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Definitely interested. I'm a fan of 6 spoke wheels myself. Really want to see pics of what they will look like.


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