Where can I purchase 15" wheels and tires for easier driving in my Shay? they are 4 stud.

Regarding the wheels: What exactly are you looking for?
Plain, chrome, mag. ?
Summit has 15 x 7, 4 hole bare smoothie steel wheels for $57.
I can provide you with a link if you want.

I could not find the 15 four hole wheels at Summit. How much offset do I need? Did the Pinto have 15 wheels? I would like something inexpensive. But I would like to get something that fits. Thank you very much.

Arthur,

The Ford PINTO came with 13 inch rims/tires.

Reggie

HI Arthur, The item # is WVI-12-570404 at SummitRacing.com for $56.95 each.

Therefore..Price for 4 each 15x7 "primer" plain steel rims is 227.80 + 11.95 shipping = 239.75 total.

I do not own these wheels but was thinking about ordering a set.
Anybody know of a better price? Anything cheaper for new rims?

Backspacing is 4". Think they would fit. Does Anybody know for sure?

They must have 8 holes in them ?? 4 at 4.25 (fits the Shay) and 4 at 4.50.

The hub cap is extra $$.

If you order a set, let me know how they are. Thanks, steve

Hmmm, if the information on wheels is correct I will order in a month or so. Would the vendor know for sure do you think?

I have a great set. Got them from www.rallyamerica.com 559-322-2128 Chrome or primered. You may even be able to go with 16 inch. The tire selection is better. 15 inch tires are limited to 235 75 15 in a street tire which almost looks small for rears. Tom email back if you have questions. Oh yea mine cost $250 for a set of 4 including hub caps.

Hi Tom, Was that $250 for 15" chrome and included shipping? Thanks..

you'd have to contact the compny. I picked up at a swap meet. everything

go to any tire store they all sell aftermarket rims if they dont have what you want they can order them for you

That would be great if you can provide the information on the wheels at Summit. Hole location and offset would be helpful. Many thanks

Sorry, for some reason I could not get a direct link to work. Maybe some can help me and provide with a direct link please.

Go to summitracing.com
click Departments
" wheels & tires
" wheels
" wheels
" bolt pattern
" show all
" 4x4 1/4
Sort by low to high price.

This will bring up the list of wheels Summit has, that have the bolt pattern of 4 by 4 1/4". They start at about $50 and show offset for each wheel. Would be best to call Summit directly regarding fitment.

I have also been looking for wheels, so let us know what you come up with. Thanks, steve

Here's the DIRECT LINK as per Steve's note.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ns=P_SRE_DisplayPrice%7C0&N=700+4294923107+4294923106+4294923105+4294755962+115&Ntt=&Ntk=&rsview=sku&RC=10

Reggie

Thanks Reggie...for some reason I couldn't do that. Heck if I know...
Just when you get to feeling real smarty pants, the computer teaches you otherwise.

Someone asked about offset being 4". that seems like alot. That means the larger the number the further out the wheel will be from the fender.
I purchase new wheels with 3" offset and I feel they are just out too far.

Bob Hillman told me his new wheels were 2 1/2" offset.

I think what you are comcerned about is clearance between the brake caliper and the wheel.
Anyone else have any ideas what the minimum can be with offset?

Bill V

It's not so much the offset as it is the "backspacing". I have a set of Greg Weld Prolite wheels on my shay. Fronts are 15X7 with 4 inch backspacing and rears are 15x8 with 5 inch backspacing. I have 205/70/15s on front and 235/75/15s on back. Every thing clears just fine. Never rubs anywhere.

I am not sure what you call it, but on my new wheels the distance from the rear of the mounting plate ,to the back edge of the wheel is 2 1/4"

I was told that is the back offset, 2 1/4"

I have about 1/2" clearance to the front brake caliper.

Wheels are 5 1/2" x18 making the front offset of the wheel 3 1/4"

NY Bob

Pictures of the wheel from the back.



On this picture you can see the clearance to the caliper of about 1/2"