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Pano · 06-08-2016, 09:26 PM

I am trying to identify the manufacturer of some 8 lug aluminum slotted wheels. On the rims I can find the following:
Do not exceed 60 psi. Max wheel load 2200 lbs. AHI/M.P.C. DOT-T. 16.5X9.75. MOLD 1

Any ideas? I thought the AHI/MPC might mean something but I cannot find anything on the web. I will post a link to a pic in a minute.

Pano · 06-08-2016, 09:30 PM

This is what they look like.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-FORD...152?nav=SEARCH

Thx

74CustomK20 · 06-09-2016, 08:29 AM

I can't help, other than I want some!

Keith Seymore · 06-09-2016, 10:50 AM

Mickey Thompson, Ansen and E/T used to make slot mags like that.

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sweetk30 · 06-09-2016, 03:23 PM

more than likely there the cheeper knockoff if they don't have WESTERN WHEEL cast in the back side of other name brand .

I have had the cheeper and didn't like the quality of them .

both my sets are true WESTERN WHEEL rims.

**special-K** · 06-09-2016, 05:31 PM

I've run slots since the '70s and I couldn't tell most from one another. These you show are the most common design sold by many brands. It may be that some jobber made the wheels and they actually are no different from one another. American Racing made the last set I bought new that I had on my '71 Custom Camper I show on this site from time to times. I've seen Carroll Shelby branded wheels just like these, too. I have a set now on my '72 K2500. You don't want to know what I paid for those.

cadillac_al · 06-09-2016, 05:38 PM

The 2200 lb rating seems a little weak to me. The truck at full GVW rating or more will put the wheels at the max rating. I'm pretty sure my aluminum wheels are rated at 3200 lbs and I thought that was kinda standard for 8 lug wheels. I'm sure they will be perfectly fine though, and aluminum slots always look good to me.

Pano · 06-09-2016, 09:25 PM

Thanks everybody.

andrewmp6 · 06-10-2016, 02:48 AM

Like most rims one company will make it and a ton will copy it with knock offs,Best thing to do is take the wheel off and look for a brand or markings on the rim.

06-08-2016, 09:26 PM	#1
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	alum slotted wheel identification I am trying to identify the manufacturer of some 8 lug aluminum slotted wheels. On the rims I can find the following: Do not exceed 60 psi. Max wheel load 2200 lbs. AHI/M.P.C. DOT-T. 16.5X9.75. MOLD 1 Any ideas? I thought the AHI/MPC might mean something but I cannot find anything on the web. I will post a link to a pic in a minute.

06-08-2016, 09:30 PM	#2
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: alum slotted wheel identification This is what they look like. http://m.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-FORD...152?nav=SEARCH Thx

06-09-2016, 08:29 AM	#3
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: alum slotted wheel identification I can't help, other than I want some! __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

06-09-2016, 10:50 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: alum slotted wheel identification Mickey Thompson, Ansen and E/T used to make slot mags like that. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

06-09-2016, 03:23 PM	#5
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: alum slotted wheel identification more than likely there the cheeper knockoff if they don't have WESTERN WHEEL cast in the back side of other name brand . I have had the cheeper and didn't like the quality of them . both my sets are true WESTERN WHEEL rims. Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

06-09-2016, 05:31 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: alum slotted wheel identification I've run slots since the '70s and I couldn't tell most from one another. These you show are the most common design sold by many brands. It may be that some jobber made the wheels and they actually are no different from one another. American Racing made the last set I bought new that I had on my '71 Custom Camper I show on this site from time to times. I've seen Carroll Shelby branded wheels just like these, too. I have a set now on my '72 K2500. You don't want to know what I paid for those. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2016, 05:38 PM	#7
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,369	Re: alum slotted wheel identification The 2200 lb rating seems a little weak to me. The truck at full GVW rating or more will put the wheels at the max rating. I'm pretty sure my aluminum wheels are rated at 3200 lbs and I thought that was kinda standard for 8 lug wheels. I'm sure they will be perfectly fine though, and aluminum slots always look good to me. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

06-09-2016, 09:25 PM	#8
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: alum slotted wheel identification Thanks everybody.

06-10-2016, 02:48 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: alum slotted wheel identification Like most rims one company will make it and a ton will copy it with knock offs,Best thing to do is take the wheel off and look for a brand or markings on the rim.



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