Wire Wheels for VW

[Paul Mossberg]

I’ve been corresponding with Truespoke about the possibilities of a wire wheel for the VW 15 inch, 4 x 130mm bolt pattern.

They are considering it. But it’s not as easy as just drilling a new hub. The four bolt pattern does not align with the spoke pattern, so it means designing an entire new wheel.

Truespoke’s pricing runs around $1,700 to $1,800 for a set of four fifteen inch wheels.

Does that sound reasonable?

I suggested $2,000 for a set of five would be a great deal. I have no idea how seriously they would consider that.

What do you guys & gals think? Is there interest in real wires in this price range?

Truespoke’s web site is:

truespoke
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Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

Any comments?

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Mark Hendrickson]

I for one prefer steel wheels. $2,000 is a lot of $$ to spend on wheels. I guess the market is just not there anymore…unless you’re a low-rider.

[Paul Mossberg]

Hi Mark,

Steel with TD caps is my preferred approach too.

But there has been a lot of chatter about wire baskets, wire wheels etc. But there are no sources for VW bolt pattern true wires. It seems TrueSpoke may be an option. All I would do is share that info with TrueSpoke.

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Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[chuck schmit]

I definately prefer the Whitewalls on wire for a black or dark car. I’m stuck in the 50’s I guess!

[edward ericson]

I would love to see Bridget with tru wires all around. Ringo’s car (is it Ringo’s, with the trick third brake light set behind the spare’s basket?) looks gorgeous. But $2,000 is more than I’m prepared to spend on her–at least for a dress-up item. Wish I was richer, I guess.

[chuck schmit]

I like the wire hubcap idea and there are not too many choices, I can’t even find tires to fit ! I blacked out the chrome “platter” behind the spokes and the wheels look a lot better to me. When you look at a real wire wheel you don’t see a shiney platter, you see black nothingness or maybe a caliper and rotor. I have an mgb that has wire wheels (and Lucas electrical!) and I love the look. There are a lot of these wheels around so I’m going to look at the possibilities for fitting mg hubs on the vw spindle. it will take some machining for sure!

[Stephen Chuck]

I just bought a Duchess that had bolt on wire wheels, even the spare is a true spoke.  They are stainless as well. Nice look.  They really make the car look like a true British sports car.  If I could post a picture, I’m new here and don’t know how yet, I would post one for you to see what they look like.

Steve

[edward ericson]

Steve: post a picture using the tree with up arrow button above the “post reply” window. Fifth square from the left, top row. It’ll prompt you to browse your computer for a photo. It limits the size to 500 mb, so be sure to resize them first. Good luck.

[Greg Stickney]

Have you checked out Daytona wires?
Greg

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