Comments on: TECH Stuff #12– My Thoughts and Comments http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/ Everything you need to know about wheels and rims for your custom hot rod and daily driver Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:24:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Larry http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2855 Larry Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:41:19 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-2855 Herman, thanks for the inquirey. I hope yours will inspire more great questions from people interested in wheels. I looked at the test report and it seemed in order. I have to do some calculations to determine if the test load is accurate. The test report does not indicate what the offset of the wheel is. The offset is a factor in the formula to determine the bending moment or test load. It would be a big help if I knew the offset of the wheel tested. Since the company willingly sent you a copy of the test report maybe they would also tell you the offset and the number of wheels that were tested of that style and size. The test report comment that the wheel meets SAE J2530 requirements does not mean that the wheel can be certified to meet the SAE J2530 Specification. It only means that that one particular wheel that was tested met the requirements of the SAE J2530 Dynamic Cornering Fatigue test. There are 2 other tests required, a Dynamic Radial Fatigue test and an Impact Test. With all 3 tests, there are multiple wheels required to be tested on each test. I explained that in more detail in my Tech Stuff #3. If you can get me the offset and the quantity of the wheels tested I can give you more detailed information. I look forward to your reply Larry Herman, thanks for the inquirey. I hope yours will inspire more great questions from people interested in wheels.

I looked at the test report and it seemed in order. I have to do some calculations to determine if the test load is accurate. The test report does not indicate what the offset of the wheel is. The offset is a factor in the formula to determine the bending moment or test load. It would be a big help if I knew the offset of the wheel tested. Since the company willingly sent you a copy of the test report maybe they would also tell you the offset and the number of wheels that were tested of that style and size. The test report comment that the wheel meets SAE J2530 requirements does not mean that the wheel can be certified to meet the SAE J2530 Specification. It only means that that one particular wheel that was tested met the requirements of the SAE J2530 Dynamic Cornering Fatigue test. There are 2 other tests required, a Dynamic Radial Fatigue test and an Impact Test. With all 3 tests, there are multiple wheels required to be tested on each test. I explained that in more detail in my Tech Stuff #3.
If you can get me the offset and the quantity of the wheels tested I can give you more detailed information. I look forward to your reply
Larry

]]> By: HermanH http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2840 HermanH Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:17:34 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-2840 I came across your site due to a search for SAE J2530. I'm curious about this "standard" so I read both your articles. I'm just a part time car enthusiast with only two cars that I can afford to work on (due to a 2 car garage). One is a Factory Five MkIII Roadster, the other is on the opposite end, an Audi A5. In any event, I'm looking a some wheels from a company in Southern California called "Forgestar" and they provided a 'Corning Fatigue Test' from STL in Ohio. I know zilch about the numbers and was wondering how to translate the numbers. The PDF test results are found here: http://www.forgestar.com/test/FORGESTAR1985F14.pdf I was hoping you could shed some light on what they mean. Thanks in advance. I'm going back in to look at more of your site. -Herman I came across your site due to a search for SAE J2530.
I’m curious about this “standard” so I read both your articles.

I’m just a part time car enthusiast with only two cars that I can afford to work on (due to a 2 car garage). One is a Factory Five MkIII Roadster, the other is on the opposite end, an Audi A5.

In any event, I’m looking a some wheels from a company in Southern California called “Forgestar” and they provided a ‘Corning Fatigue Test’ from STL in Ohio. I know zilch about the numbers and was wondering how to translate the numbers. The PDF test results are found here:

http://www.forgestar.com/test/FORGESTAR1985F14.pdf

I was hoping you could shed some light on what they mean.

Thanks in advance. I’m going back in to look at more of your site.

-Herman

]]> By: Larry http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2053 Larry Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:44:28 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-2053 SandyB, I'm not familiar with the 2003 Ford Ranger Edge but I'm sure the folks at Hot Rod Hanks are. They would be able to tell you if the SLT Muscle Mags will fit. Check out their link I have listed. I'm glad you like the wheel. I had a set of Indy Mags on a 1964 Falcon Ranchero when I was in my 20's. I always liked them. I also had slotted mags on a kit car I bought from Dick Dean (he was a really well known car builder). The car was called a Shalako. It was built on a VW chassis. SandyB,
I’m not familiar with the 2003 Ford Ranger Edge but I’m sure the folks at Hot Rod Hanks are. They would be able to tell you if the SLT Muscle Mags will fit. Check out their link I have listed. I’m glad you like the wheel. I had a set of Indy Mags on a 1964 Falcon Ranchero when I was in my 20′s. I always liked them. I also had slotted mags on a kit car I bought from Dick Dean (he was a really well known car builder). The car was called a Shalako. It was built on a VW chassis.

]]> By: SandyB http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2023 SandyB Sat, 23 May 2009 22:23:30 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-2023 I just disovered your Muscle Mag Slotted Alum Wheel, reminded me of the late 60's early 70's Muscle Car setup. I owned some later on but sold them and have not been able to locate a whell I liked until now. Thanks you for designing this wheel, I just hope there is an application for my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge, 4WD, I can't wait. I have contacted a Tech page checking on them and keep hoping this will happen; if they are available I will buy immediately. Thanks again, SandyB I just disovered your Muscle Mag Slotted Alum Wheel, reminded me of the late 60′s early 70′s Muscle Car setup.
I owned some later on but sold them and have not been able to locate a whell I liked until now.

Thanks you for designing this wheel, I just hope there is an application for my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge, 4WD, I can’t wait.
I have contacted a Tech page checking on them and keep hoping this will happen; if they are available I will buy immediately.

Thanks again,
SandyB

]]> By: Kevin Williams http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Kevin Williams Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:17:01 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-579 Hi Larry, I sure hope you remember me. I am the project manager for "Project Surf Wagon" for DRIVE! Magazine. We spoke a couple years back about the project and you were very interested in offering a set of wheels to the project in exchange for magazine article endorsement and future show promo's. I realize you are now retired, but our timing is finally here, and we are wondering if you are still on board with us, and if there is any way we can still take you up on your offer. We have decided on a set of 185-1675475c. Our chassis is ready for rolling stock and our efforts to reach you have been fruitless. Your quick reply would be a blessing. Thanks Larry. Kevin Hi Larry,
I sure hope you remember me. I am the project manager for “Project Surf Wagon” for DRIVE! Magazine. We spoke a couple years back about the project and you were very interested in offering a set of wheels to the project in exchange for magazine article endorsement and future show promo’s. I realize you are now retired, but our timing is finally here, and we are wondering if you are still on board with us, and if there is any way we can still take you up on your offer. We have decided on a set of 185-1675475c. Our chassis is ready for rolling stock and our efforts to reach you have been fruitless. Your quick reply would be a blessing.
Thanks Larry.
Kevin

]]> By: Gary Kanel http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-528 Gary Kanel Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:06:07 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-528 Hello, I am trying to get ahold of Wheeltech International and am unable to find a working phone number. I need to replace some wheels I bought. They are too wide I found out. They have never been mounted. I bought them in April 2006. I know thats a long time, but like I said they have never been mounted and are still in the original packaging. These wheels are 16 x 8 SLT mags and are going on the front of a 1936 Ford street rod. Thank you for any direction you may be able to provide. Hello, I am trying to get ahold of Wheeltech International and am unable to find a working phone number. I need to replace some wheels I bought. They are too wide I found out. They have never been mounted. I bought them in April 2006. I know thats a long time, but like I said they have never been mounted and are still in the original packaging.

These wheels are 16 x 8 SLT mags and are going on the front of a 1936 Ford street rod.

Thank you for any direction you may be able to provide.

]]> By: SOG knives http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-298 SOG knives Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:33:50 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-298 <strong>SOG knives...</strong> Interesting ideas... I wonder how the Hollywood media would portray this?... SOG knives…

Interesting ideas… I wonder how the Hollywood media would portray this?…

]]> By: re2 http://wheelprofessor.com/2007/06/02/tech-stuff-12%e2%80%93-my-thoughts-and-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-195 re2 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:25:10 +0000 http://wheelprofessor.com/?p=5#comment-195 Hi there Ive been a fan of a particular calmaster wheel for many years and now i own a set. Ive got a rare vw golf and these wheels were originally fitted to another rare golf (the chrome golf country). Even if you did not design these wheels, thankyou for what you set in motion. 6 years of hunting and my long term project feels more like i wanted. The wheels make the car. aint that so Hi there
Ive been a fan of a particular calmaster wheel for many years and now i own a set. Ive got a rare vw golf and these wheels were originally fitted to another rare golf (the chrome golf country). Even if you did not design these wheels, thankyou for what you set in motion. 6 years of hunting and my long term project feels more like i wanted. The wheels make the car. aint that so

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