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Offline hertz350

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Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« on: July 15, 2024, 02:52:43 AM »
Hi. Looking for opinions and experiences about which company makes the best reproduction chrome magnum 500  14" wheels?
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2024, 02:40:59 PM »
No one. Only one company was making them and those haven't been available for a couple of years. When they were available they would sell out then another shipment became available so it appeared that there was not a steady stream of supply even  when they were available
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2024, 10:11:19 PM »
Looks like Wheel Vintiques makes a 14x6 chrome Magnum 500. Any reviews of these?
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2024, 05:52:19 PM »
Don't know if I've seen them in person. See them listed on the secondary market but wonder if they really have any. Looks like back spacing it different from factory so that might be an issue if using them on a 66 Shelby - disc brakes
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2024, 07:15:20 PM »
Quote from: hertz350 on July 16, 2024, 10:11:19 PM
Looks like Wheel Vintiques makes a 14x6 chrome Magnum 500. Any reviews of these?
I understand your dilemma . Unfortunately those wheels will not pass on the show field or to a informed enthusiast. They are chrome and have the same center. The rim profile is completely different From Hertz wheel. They are easy to find and buy. They stand out as different from a long distance but they will only fool uninformed 66 Shelby enthusiasts.
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2024, 02:49:06 PM »
I am not looking for wheels to put on an actual Hertz car. These would be for a clone or tribute car. Anyone, used these?
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2024, 07:31:17 PM »
Quote from: hertz350 on July 18, 2024, 02:49:06 PM
I am not looking for wheels to put on an actual Hertz car. These would be for a clone or tribute car. Anyone, used these?
It's not "who makes", but who sells and will stand behind the stuff they sell.
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2024, 03:23:13 PM »
Does anyone know the back spacing requirement to fit KH original front disc brakes? The back spacing on the 14x6 Magnum 500 steel wheels is listed as 3.25".
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Re: Who makes the best Magnum chrome 14 x 6 wheels?
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2024, 03:57:43 PM »
Quote from: hertz350 on July 19, 2024, 03:23:13 PM
Does anyone know the back spacing requirement to fit KH original front disc brakes? The back spacing on the 14x6 Magnum 500 steel wheels is listed as 3.25".

Sorry never measured the distance from the mounting surface to the outer edge of the caliper and lines.  Owners have reported that often the off  set on originals was 3 3/8's give or take an additional 1/8"  Of course you would want so "breathing room" between the two surfaces, calipers and wheels
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