DeLorean Inspired wheels. 17 and 18 inch

[r00b]

A couple more pictures I had saved.
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[Josh]

I miss the stock style wheels, and given the opportunity would be interested in designing and manufacturing a upsized set. I have seen the wheels on the 2JZ car in person and they look spot on to the originals, just several sizes larger. A little too large but that is a matter of opinion. I do also have some reservations towards multi piece wheels, if not done correctly they can chronically leak.

I am currently running 16x7F and 17x9R. I would go a little wider in the front but tire sizes are limiting. I strongly believe these diameters suit the car well. 45 series tires still give a decent amount of sidewall.



A somewhat quick model of a front wheel in CAD with editable diameter/width

[81dmc]

I miss the stock style wheels, and given the opportunity would be interested in designing and manufacturing a upsized set. I have seen the wheels on the 2JZ car in person and they look spot on to the originals, just several sizes larger. A little too large but that is a matter of opinion. I do also have some reservations towards multi piece wheels, if not done correctly they can chronically leak.

I am currently running 16x7F and 17x9R. I would go a little wider in the front but tire sizes are limiting. I strongly believe these diameters suit the car well. 45 series tires still give a decent amount of sidewall.


A somewhat quick model of a front wheel in CAD with editable diameter/width

[Mark D]

Nice work on the CAD model Josh. I bet there are low volume wheel manufacturers that could build upsized wheels and keep the costs from getting too crazy. Not sure if DMCMW would consider getting into the market since the demand is unknown.

It would be something unique to offer with engine swaps, big brake kits, or to people who just want to run a modern wheel and tire size to expand tire options.

I just randomly googled a few places that might be able to help.

https://www.cwswheels.com/

https://forgeline.com/

https://www.performancealloys.com/

[Bitsyncmaster]

In my opinion 16/17 would work better because the tyres especially at the front look sprayed on. Also the extra width should have gone into a deeper dish. Instead the wheel nuts are recessed really deeply and it doesn't look right.

I would go for the 16 and 17 inch wheels. I think a price of $2000 for the set would keep me interested.

[Henrik]

I miss the stock style wheels, and given the opportunity would be interested in designing and manufacturing a upsized set. I have seen the wheels on the 2JZ car in person and they look spot on to the originals, just several sizes larger. A little too large but that is a matter of opinion. I do also have some reservations towards multi piece wheels, if not done correctly they can chronically leak.

I am currently running 16x7F and 17x9R. I would go a little wider in the front but tire sizes are limiting. I strongly believe these diameters suit the car well. 45 series tires still give a decent amount of sidewall.

Yes, I am all over the place on this one. Switching to your 5 lug solution would offer tons of wheel options but ultimately I would prefer to keep the original look of the wheels albeit with updated dimensions. I am currently running stock rear wheels in the front with 205/50R-15 tires and I am super happy with the look and handling. As far as the rear is concerned, if you Josh, make the move to design an updated stock rear wheel I would be first in line to purchase once the width and offset is nailed down. I think 17" is ideal (but I am a little uncertain if a 15/17 front/back stagger would look odd...?)

[MrChocky]

Yes, I am all over the place on this one. Switching to your 5 lug solution would offer tons of wheel options but ultimately I would prefer to keep the original look of the wheels albeit with updated dimensions. I am currently running stock rear wheels in the front with 205/50R-15 tires and I am super happy with the look and handling. As far as the rear is concerned, if you Josh, make the move to design an updated stock rear wheel I would be first in line to purchase once the width and offset is nailed down. I think 17" is ideal (but I am a little uncertain if a 15/17 front/back stagger would look odd...?)

Revert to factory ride height at the front, and should even things out ;-)

[7280Fowler]

Thanks

[Timeless]

Thanks

Did you view the entire thread?

[Sirolf]

Is this still an ongoing project?

Seeing as the newly presented GTO at Sema has a 17/18 configuration in OEM look wheels