Help me choose my new wheels

That is a wide open question. Good job on getting it narrowed down though. I like the 10 spoke. Fills in the wheel better. That's my 3 cents worth.

Thanks Ken, yes its a wide open question, and I realize I'm asking for opinions, which everyone is entitled to. My feelings won't be hurt.

I think the 5 spokes are more classic, the 10 spokes more "current". I'm fairly certain I'll utilize 18x8.5 wheels in the front (245/35R18 tires) and 20x10 wheels in the rear (285/30R20 tires).

By the way Ken, we shipped the literature yesterday afternoon. We had some decals on order, they arrived yesterday, I wanted to wait for their arrival so I could include them with your order.

Here's a pic of the wheels alone, a bit more up close & more detail.

I think the 10 spoke with some dish would look really good. I probably would stick with an 18 for the rear wheels also

here is my opinion.

yes the 5 spoke is classic, BUT implies "dancing pony"

the 10 spoke does look more robust, but isn't that what is need with the torque of a Pantera needs?

Thus I would prefer the 10s over the 5s, BUT the Campy still tops both

also my opinion is for a narrow body car

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:

... implies "dancing pony" ...

Dancing pony ... or overloaded donkey?

I like those 5's, and nice TT's, George!...........

Yes, the 5 spoke have the classic look of the Cragar's from the good old days but with a more modern flatter profile. I've got those on my Mustang. None are a bad choice and I'm sure George has the calipers looking all nice and shinny!

5 Spokes in Black, or Minilites

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Dancing pony ... or overloaded donkey?

Now that is funny!

George, I like both of them but I'd lean towards the five spoke. That being said, I'd be surprised if TSW makes them in offsets anything close to what's needed on a Pantera. If your preference is a one piece wheel, the only source I can think of, that might have Pantera appropriate sizes/offsets, is Rays (https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/index.php?lang=en). They make one piece wheels for all of the widebody Nissan GT, etc. conversions. In fact, I'm pretty sure they make a 20" x 10.5" in a zero offset. Most of their wheels have six spokes and look pretty much the same. They even have one piece wheels in negative offsets. I have no idea what the prices are like but they are surely less than three-piece wheels. Rays has been making variations of their six spoke wheels for about 25 years. They are distributed in the USA by Makin Industries in Southern Calif. I'd be tempted to call Makin and tell them what you want. You could spend days looking over their size, PCD and offset charts. Hey, if you're looking for wheels, maybe you should plan on going to SEMA next month! Here's a photo of their standard wheels on a 458.

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Originally posted by PanTTera:

... nice TT's, George! ...

I knew you'd like my choice! I was thinking of you when I made it.

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Originally posted by David_Nunn:

... I'd be surprised if TSW makes them in offsets anything close to what's needed on a Pantera ...

I have that aspect under control. The front wheels are available with 20mm offset. The rears would require spacers & longer wheel studs. The studs are available via a Pantera vendor. Spacers are available via Motorsport Tech

We spoke of this at the Concorso. I can acquire all 4 wheels via the internet for less than $1000. Spacers and studs would cost less than $400. $1400 for a complete set of wheels, with all the parts needed for mounting. After I make that switch to the dark side, there's a whole world of inexpensive wheels, designed for the sport compact market, that would become available to me in the future. Another $1000 would acquire tires. So $2400 would acquire an entire set of wheels and tires, including mounting hardware. The next time my Pantera needs tires, there shall be a welcome number of choices in terms of price and type. I won't be in the position of having to mix and match tires, settling for truck tires, compromising sizes, importing tires from Europe, or accepting obsolescence; positions so many owners find themselves in today.

Plus ... the choices in wheels and tires I'll make are better engineered than what folks are currently "settling" for.

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Originally posted by David_Nunn:

... If your preference is a one piece wheel, the only source I can think of, that might have Pantera appropriate sizes/offsets, is Rays (https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/index.php?lang=en) ...

In all my searching I don't remember running across that name. I will check them out. Thank you my friend.
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George,

The TSW Mirabeau looks "Pantera appropriate" too! I like the concave spokes on the rear.

Be careful David, you may be seduced by the dark side. It is an attractive wheel. Looks like OEM wheels I've seen on Mercedes.

Look at Rotiform. They make some incredible wheels. Not cheap, but what is.

George,

The 10 spoke reminds me of the reproduction wheels that Chip Foose had commissioned by MHT wheels, now those would look great on your Pantera.

Someone needs to Photoshop both styles onto a photo of your car, I think my choice would still be the 10 spokes though as the black undertone will provide contrast with the silver of your car.

FYI Larry Stock tooled up and has made a bunch of CNC billet wheel spacers to permit different wheel offset use.

Julian

Its not at all funny, the scroat responsible should be ashamed.

Jesus wept!

Here is an option what I was looking at. I hope the pics come through.

They are 5 spoke, the one on the left has some original wheel resemblance or not. The right one I like best. But this goes away from the original post from George's question. So now he it's up to him. Thanks G for all you do! Isn't it great we all have an opinion!

Ken aka HayDude

I'm a five spoke fan and run Fikse FM5's on my 930 Turbo. Saw a set on a 308 Ferrari and they looked great. Would look fantastic on the Pantera too IMO.