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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: dave73 on September 08, 2019, 01:47:31 PM

Title: Motown missile wheels
Post by: dave73 on September 08, 2019, 01:47:31 PM
Anyone know the name of the wheels on the Motown missile? Looks like front and rear are different styles? Also if you know of a repro company, that'd be helpful!
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: JS29 on September 08, 2019, 01:50:37 PM
They look like ET slotted aluminum.  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: Brads70 on September 08, 2019, 02:14:40 PM
http://www.etwheels.com/production_wheels.html
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: dave73 on September 08, 2019, 02:30:14 PM
The ETs are close but the opening is larger. From some more research look like 'slot mags'. Having a hard time finding repros
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: 6Pack70 on September 08, 2019, 02:48:31 PM
They are Fentons.  They are called Fenton Gyros.  They are not easy to find....especially in nice condition.  For a really nice set, with the offset that would match a vintage Pro Stock E Body (with correct bolt pattern), expect to pay a couple grand or more.  The Fenton screw on center domes are equally very very hard to find.
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: 6Pack70 on September 08, 2019, 02:55:11 PM
When or if you stumble accross a vintage set of Mopar Fenton Gyros in the possession of an old drag racer, you need to go directly to an ATM and buy them.  Lol
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: dave73 on September 08, 2019, 03:06:30 PM
So are there close repros our there that are affordable? I found some on summit/JEGS but the backspacing won't work
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: RUNCHARGER on September 08, 2019, 03:17:05 PM
I agree: Fenton Gyro's and they're sought after.
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: anlauto on September 08, 2019, 03:22:24 PM
I was going to say Fenton only because of the big stickers on the side of the car  :dunno:
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: 6Pack70 on September 08, 2019, 04:10:05 PM
I had a complete set of these about 7 years ago.  The fronts were 15x4 and are worth more than the rears.  They are way tougher to locate.  Im not sure if anyone out there is producing a 15x4 slotted rim that wpuld look like a vintage Fenton. 
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: dave73 on September 09, 2019, 07:27:31 AM
Searched around the ET site a bit more and they actually do have wheels that are very close to the style. Thanks to those who suggested there.

Fronts look like their Sprint. Problem is those seem to be only a value line wheel that comes in 15x5.5 with 3" backspace. Will need to determine if those will fit up front and what size tire to run. May also call ET to see if they make these in other sizes/backspacing, seems like all other wheels they do?

Rears look like their Five Window wheel.

If I go this route, may have them powdercoated to an old school 'magnesium look' as I'm not a huge fan of the polished lip.
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: RUNCHARGER on September 09, 2019, 07:08:26 PM
Ansen makes some but they are not really the same as the old ones.

https://www.americanracing.com/product/wheels/vn69-ansen-sprint/
Title: Re: Motown missile wheels
Post by: Racer57 on September 09, 2019, 08:09:42 PM
Back in the day, I had Fenton Gyros and everyone else had Cragars. Now I have Cragars and everyone wants Fentons !!!    :pullinghair:
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