Custom steelies - where to get them at reasonable cost? @ ExplorOz

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Custom steelies - where to get them at reasonable cost?

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 18:30

Member - Chrispy (NSW)

Hi all :)

It's time I started to look further afield for someone - reliable and not exhorbitantly expensive - to make up a set of eight wheels (five for the car and three for the trailer) of the following dimensions:

16x7.0" Wheels: Backspacing = 6.0" Offset = 50.8mm Bolt pattern = 5x5 (5x127mm)

Does anyone have a suggestion on who could make these up? The 5x127 pattern is the hard part.......

I'm in Sydney.

Cheers and TIA for any advice :)
Chris

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AnswerID: 96122 Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 18:46

Baz (NSW) replied:

Chris we are buying steel rims for our camper with the same pattern as the Disco, Sunraysiers at $65 each a bargin from Blairs tyres cnr of Forest Rd & Stoney Cr Rd Peakhurst. Might save some hassle !!

Baz.

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FollowupID: 354884 Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 18:50

Member - Chrispy (NSW) posted:

Thanks Baz.... :)

Only problem is that these are different to the Disco rims - 5x127mm stud pattern is slightly smaller than the Disco's ones.

I'll give them a call though!

Cheers
Chris

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FollowupID: 354885 Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 18:51

Baz (NSW) posted:

Sorry i forgot to add try these guys all states trailers at the central coast.

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FollowupID: 354893 Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 19:20

Baz (NSW) posted:

No i didn't mean get Disco rims i ment ask them to get rims to suit your jeep, also i think Ford rims are the same as some jeep models (ie) our Explorer had the same rims as the 5 stud jeep.

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FollowupID: 354909 Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 20:18

Member - Chrispy (NSW) posted:

The Grand Cherokee is actually different to the Wrangler and Cherokee. Even though they're all 5-stud, the pattern is dissimilar. That's the problem. It's out all on its own and you can't buy standard rims. I really have to get them drilled and offset to order.

Last thing I want is to have to buy original alloys for the Cape trip. Strong as they are, they're also about $850 each........ :(

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FollowupID: 354954 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 06:52

Well 55 posted:

Try a mob called "World of Wheels" not sure where they are up your way.

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FollowupID: 354957 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 06:58

Well 55 posted:

This one might be better for you. "WHEEL FACTORY". On 62977988

They are in Queanbeyan and make wheels to order.

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FollowupID: 354959 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 07:01

Member - Chrispy (NSW) posted:

Thanks Well 55 !!

We travel through Queanbeyan every second weekend on our way down to Cooma - I'll pop in and get them to take a look.

Cheers
Chris

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FollowupID: 354994 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 09:58

Baz (NSW) posted:

Try these guys Morton & May wheel repairs Warick Farm 9601 7000 they do custom steel wheels.

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FollowupID: 355014 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 10:55

Member - Chrispy (NSW) posted:

Thanks for that Baz

I gave Morton & May a call just now and unfortunately they can't provide wheels with the correct 50.8mm offset - aparrently it just isn't doable for some reason :(

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AnswerID: 96193 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 08:05

old-plodder replied:

If you are really desperate and can't get them off the shelf, some custom off road wheel manufacturers will weld in centres to a rim width of your choice, to the offset you require. Just had some special 7x15 rims made for another car with an offset to clear the guards. Last desperate measure though. Not sure who does it in Sydney.

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AnswerID: 96206 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 08:56

fatz replied:

Try this Mob
Mullins Wheels Pty Ltd is a Wheels & Rims Shop located in Wetherill Park NSW Australia

Where is it?
12 Allen Place
Wetherill Park NSW 2164

How to contact them?
Phone:(02) 97252555

Fax: (02) 97252472

Website : http://www.mullins.com.au

Thers is another company in Chullora that will modify your wheels for you. i'll be passing there in about an hour and will get their details, there mame escapes me at the moment.

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FollowupID: 354996 Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 10:00