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Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:06 am

Does anyone know where I can get or order wide stock 4 lug wheels?
I'm building up a Manx and I want to make it look like the ones in the 1960's era ads.

Thanks for the help.
Paul

Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:27 am

Start looking or a wheel shop in your area that repairs wheels. they might be able to build you a set. I have friends that build my wheels at their shop.

brad

Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:50 am

In my opinion, go with the wide-5 wheels for a better look. I have read that they are better/stronger for off road than 4-lug. I had wider rims welded on my stock wheel set at Custom and Commercial Wheel. They are located just South of Fontana, CA. The wheels came out great. Check them out on the rolling chassis here. Traditional(?) 6" fronts, 8" rears.

Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:21 am

Thanks for the info guys. I have some research todo.

Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:39 am

Meyers Manx also sells 4 lug aluminum wheels for buggies. They are not on the store site, so you have to call. They look like centerlines, without the rivets and have the corret offset & width for a VW based car. They also have Bruce's signature milled into them. Tom

Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:34 pm

What im looking for wide stock wheels so i can use the chrome VW hub caps like in this picture.

Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:35 pm

That is a great look. I am doing a period build with my Deserter S1 as well.

Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:37 pm

You might take a look at this link:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1220889