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What rims are these?

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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What rims are these?

I need help identifying these rims that the previous owner put on my car


About a week ago I broke 3 of the wheel studs while putting on the wheels.


The only problem is that when I ordered replacement studs from rockauto they turned out to be too short. So I'm guessing these rims are wider than stock.
Heres an unbroken stud next to the broken one


So if anyone could help me identify these rims or even better tell me where to get some replacement studs I'd really appreciate it!
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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No idea on the wheels, bu I have always had good luck with www.wheelcomponents.com for oddball lugs/studs/whatnot.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Those are old turbine (also known as hurricane or cyclone) wheels. We sold those way back around 1980. The shaft on the nuts is too short, that is why the studs cot corroded and broke. I would first measure the bolt pattern and ensure that they are not 108mm. Next, get replacement "studs" and the proper nuts. The shaft of the nut should reach 90% of the way inside the rim and a washer is mandatory. A common manufacturer of these was western wheel among many others.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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That wheel was made by Western Wheel Co. I don't know if they are still in business.
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