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G_Ride · 08-19-2007, 12:55 AM

I need some help identifing some wheels. At first I thought they were American Racing Vector wheels like those on the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee,,, but there are only 9 spokes on those wheels and the hub where all the spokes come together is machined differently... It is stamped 1976 on the back and 15 15x8.5 ... any help would be great

shadetree · 08-19-2007, 01:10 AM

Back "in the day" (about 1976) we called those wheels "Indys".

Rc 415 · 08-19-2007, 01:12 AM

I call em turbines, and i think there some of the uglier rims you can get...

Srubydo1986 · 08-19-2007, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

I call em turbines, and i think there some of the uglier rims you can get...

depends on the vehical.

Mickey_D · 08-19-2007, 11:47 AM

I had those on my Jeep CJ5, but they were on it when I got it, so no idea what they're called, sorry.

Ivan D. · 08-19-2007, 07:52 PM

also known as "hurricane" wheels

G_Ride · 08-20-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

I call em turbines, and i think there some of the uglier rims you can get...

actually I think they are pretty nice wheels... much better then those boyd wheels or foose wheels junk they make today... but to each is own, I am into old school

bump for more info

MylilBowTie · 08-20-2007, 01:30 PM

Turbines is another name also.

08-19-2007, 12:55 AM	#1
G_Ride Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 11	Help identifying wheels I need some help identifing some wheels. At first I thought they were American Racing Vector wheels like those on the Dukes of Hazzard General Lee,,, but there are only 9 spokes on those wheels and the hub where all the spokes come together is machined differently... It is stamped 1976 on the back and 15 15x8.5 ... any help would be great __________________

08-19-2007, 01:10 AM	#2
shadetree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Knightstown, in, usa Posts: 2,525	Re: Help identifying wheels Back "in the day" (about 1976) we called those wheels "Indys". __________________ 1970 long fleet, 355 4 speed, primer, walnut goodies

08-19-2007, 01:12 AM	#3
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Help identifying wheels I call em turbines, and i think there some of the uglier rims you can get... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

08-19-2007, 11:47 AM	#5
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Help identifying wheels I had those on my Jeep CJ5, but they were on it when I got it, so no idea what they're called, sorry. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

08-19-2007, 07:52 PM	#6
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Help identifying wheels also known as "hurricane" wheels __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

08-20-2007, 01:30 PM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Help identifying wheels Turbines is another name also. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

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