Reproduction-Type Wheels

[Prange]

I'll be needing some wheels for my Scat Pack, (Dynamics Pkg) winter set-up. In your opinions, are the OEM worth the extra coin over say, the Voxx, OE, etc.? Is the quality that much better? I've only had OEM wheels for my winter set-ups in the past.

From what I've seen, a fair deal on a used set of OEM can be had for about twice the cost of new aftermarkets.

Thanks.

 

[Jimmy N.]

Check the weight. Some aftermarket stuff is heavy.

 

[AeroF16]

For winter wheels only, I'd probably be ok with something cheap.

There are some good aftermarket reps out there. You could find a nice, new summer setup and use your OEM for winter, or find some good used OEM for winter.

 

[Piening2150]

+1 for aftermarket summer wheels (preferably with 10.5" or 11" wide rears) and use the OEM set for winter.

 

[Prange]

Does that extra inch width in the rear,(that doesn't sound quite right) make a real-world difference in the performance on street tires? I'll be running a UHP A/S-either Michelin, Continental, or maybe even the BFG.

Good point about the weight.

 

[ACMAVRO]

Does that extra inch width in the rear,(that doesn't sound quite right) make a real-world difference in the performance on street tires? I'll be running a UHP A/S-either Michelin, Continental, or maybe even the BFG.

Good point about the weight.

I use Factory Reproductions and I'm very happy with them. Yes the extra inch on each side makes a world of difference on a HC. I would imagine it would on a SP as well.

 

[why2kmax]

10.5 or 11" on the rear helps.
I bought 9" challenger Reps from Tire rack to use as winter only and theyve been through 4 winters on 2 cars and no problems.
Easy button is get the reps for winter with winter or A/S mounted on them already, use OEM for summer and you are done.

What I did was buy the reps for winter and then 2 11" MRR392 rims for the rear and use 2 OEMs for the front in summer.

If I could do it over, Id get a good summer set and use OEMs for winter.

 

[Piening2150]

Does that extra inch width in the rear,(that doesn't sound quite right) make a real-world difference in the performance on street tires? I'll be running a UHP A/S-either Michelin, Continental, or maybe even the BFG.

Good point about the weight.

275 is the widest you're supposed to go on a 9.5 wheel, which even on a SP isn't enough. I had 20x11 w/ 305s and it definitely hooked up a lot better. If you're going to invest in a complete set of new wheels anyway, why not spend a few dollars extra for some improved summer grip too?

 

[Prange]

All good points, Gentlemen.

 

[Prange]

275 is the widest you're supposed to go on a 9.5 wheel, which even on a SP isn't enough. I had 20x11 w/ 305s and it definitely hooked up a lot better. If you're going to invest in a complete set of new wheels anyway, why not spend a few dollars extra for some improved summer grip too? View attachment 42333
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Looks great. Any rubbing issues?

If you don't mind, what is that wheel/tire package?

 

[Piening2150]

No rubbing at all. Wheels are Velgen VRF5, tires are Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

Front 20x9.5 +18 offset w/ 275/40/20
Rear 20x11 +22 offset w/ 305/35/20

315/35 would be exactly the same OD as 275/40, but the Indy 500 was only available in 305/35. It's only about 1% different, and I already had new 275 Indys on my OEM wheels when I got the Velgens, so I stuck with them. If I was buying all new tires I'd probably go with Continental DWS or Extreme Contact in 275/315 sizes.

 

[droptopp]

10.5 PK Hallraiser is what I ran with the 305. Great improvement for the street. Selling them now.

 

[MXS67454]

Look into Factory Style Wheels. they have flow forged OE Repros around 25 lbs. I have a set of their Wide body reproductions. good quality and nice wheels.. I would buy them again.

Edit...Ignore me...I missed the winter set up..

 

[Prange]

Look into Factory Style Wheels. they have flow forged OE Repros around 25 lbs. I have a set of their Wide body reproductions. good quality and nice wheels.. I would buy them again.

Edit...Ignore me...I missed the winter set up..

As Piening2150 and AeroF16 suggested, I may use the OEM 9.5’s for winter and then buy the staggered Repros for the summer set-up.

Excellent recommendations, Gentlemen.

 

[Jimmy N.]

Look into Factory Style Wheels. they have flow forged OE Repros around 25 lbs. I have a set of their Wide body reproductions. good quality and nice wheels.

Darn it. You got me all enthused there, and I went on the site to look for wheels for a different application.

Okay, I liked what I saw, but not that they sell 5-lug wheels to go on 6-lug vehicles. Oh well.

 

[AeroF16]

10.5 PK Hallraiser is what I ran with the 305. Great improvement for the street. Selling them now.

That's what I would do. Michellin PS4s, 275 front with 315 in the rear (assuming suspension is stock.)

 

[AeroF16]

That's what I would do. Michellin PS4s, 275 front with 315 in the rear (assuming suspension is stock.)

And PK will mount, balance, ship so you don't have to deal with a tire shop at all. I had them quote me a few times, pretty good prices for what you get.