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Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:56 am

Stock Steve wrote: karmann57 wrote: They're all 5 1/2" x 15" and date stamped 3/71. The plan was to reband a pair to 4 1/2" but I'm stil debating.

Here's one vote against messing with your beautiful matching set...

Like I said I'm still thinking about it. I'd have to get a pretty narrow beam to fit them on the Ghia but I don't really like that much dish on the front, I'm going to mock them up as is and see what I think as soon as the weather improves.

Shane

Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:45 am

Hi guys, It was a great surprise for me to discover that this post did not die at all but that someone kept posting pics.

I'd like to know if I can post some of them on the blog.

If you read pleae answer here (anyway I'm going to contact the owners of the pics via pm as well).

P.S. If you have pics of your Sprintstar-equipped car post them here or contact me at [email protected]

THnaks,

Enrico

Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:55 pm

feel free to post it :D

Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:04 pm

Anyone know which lug nuts are correct to fit o.g wide 5 sprints? I need to order a new set but want to make sure of proper fit.
Thx for any info.

Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:10 pm

They just use standard bolts, I ordered a chromed set for mine though. Unfortunately I'm selling my wheels but your post just reminded me I still have the bolts packed away!

Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:37 am

nivag wrote: Anyone know which lug nuts are correct to fit o.g wide 5 sprints? I need to order a new set but want to make sure of proper fit.
Thx for any info.

I've used chromed aftermarket lug bolts, for both 4-bolt and 5-bolt Sprint Star fitments, and have never had a problem.

If, however, you might feel a bit more comfortable using your OEM VW lug bolts (which is where my head is at these days), you can also do that, and give them a "chrome look" with some plastic caps like the ones I purchased from this company: http://www.radusadirect.com/

(and no, I am not receiving any sort of commission!)

Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:43 am

A set of four I just picked up to put on my Squareback. I want to re-chrome them, but I am finding prices to be insane. Anyone have any referrals for chroming?
Here are photos of them, they are 15x4.5.

Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:53 am

Nice score! 8) What are the "insane prices" we have to beat? :idea:

Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:57 am

Mike Fisher wrote: Nice score! 8) What are the "insane prices" we have to beat? :idea:

So far, $250 each, just to re-chrome, doesn't include painting the insert areas. Waiting on 2 more quotes, one from TX and the other from CA.

Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:26 am

Try Anthony at ISP West, he quoted me $250 a wheel for re-rimming, re-chroming and paint detail a couple of years ago.

Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:35 am

rcaster wrote: Try Anthony at ISP West, he quoted me $250 a wheel for re-rimming, re-chroming and paint detail a couple of years ago.

Did he say if he did it at his shop or send out? Probably can get it done if I can find the right shop for less.

Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:39 pm

peaceful warrior wrote: rcaster wrote: Try Anthony at ISP West, he quoted me $250 a wheel for re-rimming, re-chroming and paint detail a couple of years ago.

Did he say if he did it at his shop or send out? Probably can get it done if I can find the right shop for less.

He had a guy at a local wheel manufacturing plant that did them for him.

Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:14 pm

Sprintstars are a great street wheel...and not too bad at the track. My 4.5's and 5.5's:

Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:12 pm

Neil's look better painted gray or whatever than chromed anyway! No future in chrome wheels!

Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:03 pm

Mike Fisher wrote: Neil's look better painted gray or whatever than chromed anyway! No future in chrome wheels!

There painted, not chrome?

Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:35 am

Yes, we tried to match the original silver and black paint as closely as possible:

Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:18 am

neil68 wrote: Sprintstars are a great street wheel...and not too bad at the track. My 4.5's and 5.5's:

That looks fantastic!

Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:34 pm

neil68 wrote: Yes, we tried to match the original silver and black paint as closely as possible:

Thanks Neil, I was going to ask you for a closeup. I will be talking to my paint man this week and see if he can do it! 8)

Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:11 pm

Look at the ghia tread on sprintstar....
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=314065

and here a pic of my ghia on construction
rear 5.5 with 205-65R15
front 4.5 with 145SR15

regards
Claude

Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:35 pm

I just found this thread. I'll add my 2 cents.

I used EMPI chromed Lug Bolts (http://www.empius.com/2010_catalog/empi2010_pg172.html), looked as close to original as I could find.

On the paint, I used VHT Wheel Paint and it has lasted really well (http://www.vhtpaint.com/wheelpaint.html). I used Chevy Rally Silver and Satin Black.

I don't have any pictures of just the wheels with me but I'll try to get a couple. Here's a picture of them on the car.