Found a new 15" wheel I am considering for my MK4

[6t8dart]

I am toying with taking my MK4 down the route of building an externally semi-correct 65 428 Street Roadster. No side pipes, no scoop, wipers, bumpers, etc. I was looking for some wheels that looked like the original "sunburst wheels" when I actually found that Rocket is making the sunburst wheel again!

Has anyone used these yet on a FFR? What size tires can I get on a 15x8 rear wheel?

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/product_images/product_photo-large_image-54226.jpg

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/product_images/gallery_photos-2-734_lg.jpg

[Gumball]

That's a nice wheel - very similar to the Sunburst wheels from back in the day.

[David Hodgkins]

That's a nice wheel - very similar to the Sunburst wheels from back in the day.

I agree, that is a sweet looking wheel! It look really good on that roadster, and if it had no scoop or sidepipes it would look even better.

Good find!

:)

[ehansen007]

Great find and a great way to separate yourself from the pack!

[chopthebass]

That is a really smart looking rim!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Look nice for a street trim, non S/C roadster but backspacing may be a bit of an issue; FFR's 8" by 15" rims use a 5" backspace however the 8" Sunbursts are only available with 3.75" or 4.5".

Jeff

[liferdog]

Greetings;
I too like the Sunburst wheels and agree that they look better on a "street" cobra. I took advantage of Rocket's suggestion email and asked about producing the Sunburst wheels with the same specs as FFR's 5 lug 15" wheels. The response, from the president was that they'd take it into consideration. Thanks for listening.

[wareaglescott]

nice looking wheel!

[Lowrod]

That's different, look good!

[GoDadGo]

How Cool, plus they have both the 4.5 & 4.75 bolt patterns so they fit Ford & Chevy bolt patterns in one wheel.
They really look like the original Sunburst wheels on the street version of the Shelby 427 Cobras.
Nice Find & Jegs Has Them Via The Link Shown Below:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?Ntt=sunburst+wheel&requestYear=&storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&year=&make=&model=&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false

[CraigS]

If the max width is 8 inches I'd look for something else. That limits you to something like a 255 tire.

[GoDadGo]

If the max width is 8 inches I'd look for something else. That limits you to something like a 255 tire.

If you wanted to do mild street car cruiser build (302 SBF) that has a period correct look,
then 15 X 7's up front with 15 X 8's out back would look great, especially on a 289 FIA.

225 / 60 - 15" 25.6" 9.0" Section Width
245 / 60 - 15" 26.6" 9.8" Section Width

[Dlirium]

Sort of a nice combination of new and retro - I like it!!

[Duke]

Nice wheel choice. I approve of the street look too (No side pipes, no scoop, wipers, bumpers, etc), obviously :cool: