17x8,17x9 Halibrand style - Lateral-g Forums

55Sedan · #1 03-15-2010, 12:25 AM

BRAND NEW Halibrand "Cobra" style wheels. 17x8 with 4" backspace and 17x9 with 4-1/2" backspace. 5x4.75 bolt pattern. I was going to put these on my '55 but the fronts won't fit. These are not the real Halibrand, they are made in China, but they are great looking wheels at a great price! (Not everyone can afford the NewGen and Forgelines we all love, right?)

I'd like to get $600 for the set, but make a reasonable offer if interested. Located just outside Fresno, CA.

SPEEDYSS454 · #2 04-06-2010, 07:58 AM

nice looking wheels think im leaning more torque thrust or something like a dager wheel bs makes, or something in that line... thoose wheels do like nice and a great price good luck.

jy211 · #3 04-06-2010, 08:21 AM

why didn't they fit? just curious...

55Sedan · #4 04-06-2010, 05:22 PM

I found out after getting them the 8" width with 4" offset will not fit the front of a '55 Chevy. Unless I go with narrowed control arms and then I've heard those change the geometry. I've gone with Budnik Cannons, 17x7 and 17x11.

Too bad, because I have always had a soft spot for the Halibrand style (even they're classic "F*RD" wheels).

SPEEDY---- I had a guy contact me offering to trade me a set of 17x8 MB Vintage wheels. PM me if you want his contact info, maybe you can make a deal with him directly?