We told you all about the new Rocket Fire wheel that’s on the way from Rocket Racing Wheels when the design debuted at SEMA but the one thing we didn’t know was when you’d be able to get your grubby mitts on them. That question has been answered by the people at Rocket with their announcement yesterday that these babies will be available in the Spring of 2014. Patterned after the six pin drive style wheels used by Indy roadsters of the 1950s and 1960s, they’ll look great on traditional open wheel hot rods. Like their inspiration, the wheels will be offered in a tall and narrow look with 16×5″ sizing and three available bolt patterns.
If you are looking to capture the classic look that inspired so many hot rodders back in the golden age of the Indy roadster, this is your wheel. Scroll down to see the full release from Rocket and then click the link for more information on RocketRacingWheels.com
HERE’S THE FULL RELEASE FROM ROCKET RACING WHEELS!
- ETA Spring 2014
- Will soon be available in 16×5
- 5×4.5, 5×4.75, & 5×5.5 bolt pattern
- Load rating of 1,560 pounds per wheel
- Precision-crafted from A356 aluminum and designed and tested to meet or exceed U.S.D.O.T. requirements and SAE standards
- Rocket Fire quality finishes include Gray with Machined Outer, Full As Cast, and custom RPM 7 finishes.
- Customize your Rocket Fire with a Rocket Bullet Cap, Dome Cap, Lug Cover with Knockoff, or Knockoff only. Shown with Lug Cover and Knockoff.
The Rocket Fire will be available in 16×5 in multiple finishes: Gray Painted Center with Machined Rib and Outer, and Full As Cast finish. Our exclusive, custom RPM7 powder coat can also be applied to reproduce the classic, magnesium DOW7 finish of the 1960’s. Mix and Match the Rocket Fire (Ribbed Style) and Solid Rocket (Smooth Style) with tall, skinny vintage tires to your traditional hot rod or open wheel roadster, and you’ve got the ultimate Indy look! The 16×5 size is versatile, as it fits most ALL 16″ diameter Vintage Tire sizes from the short, skinny 500-16 up to the tall 825-16. The Rocket Fire will be available in 5×4.50, 5×4.75 and 5×5.50 bolt patterns. Each Rocket Fire wheel is precision-crafted from A356 aluminum. The Rocket Fire is a 5-Lug Bolt-on wheel that utilize conical seat open end lugs. To complete the Indy look, choose from our optional Gray or Polished Lug Cover with Vintage 3-bar Knockoff s to our new Rocket Bullet Center Caps and Vintage Dome Caps. The Rocket Fire wheels are expected to hit Rocket Racing Wheels warehouses Spring of 2014.
I think those would look ” RIGHT & GOOD” on my C10