Is Halibrand still selling Sprint wheels, or is there a decent substitute?

I live and race here in Central Pa. and Winters shop is still on Pa. Rt. 74, just outside of York. that being said, I can't tell you were they get their castings done. I know this is off topic but there is are other Q/C rears avalible, such as Franklin, and Diversified Machine Inc. here in Lancaster, Pa. Check them out at www.diversifiedracing.com,

 

Are these Chinese REPOPS?

 

Looks like old 15X10 with the raised lettering and part number. Probably from the sand mold days. Getting harder to find all the time.

Charlie

 

They are 15 x 12, Does the Repops have the name and serial # in them?

 

All aluminum Halibrands, as far as I know, have the name Halibrand cast on the front of the wheel regardless of where they were cast.

The older sand cast wheels have raised lettering and a size related p/n on the front. The later, permanent mold wheels have a finer detailed raised lettering in a little inset on the front.
I'm not sure on the date of change from one to the other but I believe the sand cast wheels were 25-30 years ago and there have been a number of new permanent molds with just the name on the front since then.

Re-pops or other reproductions may look similar to Halibrands but they do not say Halibrand on them. That doesn't make them bad wheels, it just makes them not Halibrands.

Charlie

 

I just talked to Pat at RRW and ordered my second set of wheels. You get what you pay for, and I would rather spend my US dollars on US parts. When I roll up to a cruise I am always asked about the rims. I am very happy with them and would recommend anyone that wants a quality wheel to check with Pat..BKH

 

That is just SO WRONG on so many levels.....................................

 

back up

 

Old thread and nothing much new to say so I might as well be a showoff.
15x12"


15x6".

 

Thanks for the pics. I just brought this thread back up for the information potential. Those 15 x 12's are incredible.