These have been my dream wheels for at least 15 years. I was finally able to afford a set so I emailed CCW in December and was told they had been discontinued long ago. I was trying to get comfortable with the reality that the only way I would get a set is by scouring the internet regularly for someone selling used. A few days later though, CCW emails again saying they found 11 blanks that could be machined into a brand new set for me. I put in the order on January 9th and 3 days ago, finally took delivery of the wheels.

All 4 are 18" x 9.5". They weigh 23 lbs bare, 50lbs with the tires. The tires are Bridgestone Potenza Sport's. I ordered 275/35r/18 from my local tire place but they instead ordered 265/35r/18. I wasn't going to fuss about losing 10mm so I'll just run them.

I think they look great but I am surprised at how far away from the hub the center is. The old lug nuts are sunken way in there and they're 1.75". With the Torq Thrusts, 100% of the lug nut was exposed. For the lug nuts to be flush with the bore opening, they would have to be 2.5" and I can't find any lug nuts that tall.

These are just driveway pics for now, when the weather clears up I'll get some proper beauty shots.

 

Beautiful!! Glad you were able to score some!

 

Yeah, I don't remember the "original" 505a from many years ago having the spokes quite that far out (flush) either, I recall them having a bit of dish (or at least appearing more inset). If offset is still the same, then I wonder if the mounting pad is thicker on these new ones?

It's not just about the width though, since the aspect ratio is the same (35%) the tire is also shorter than a 275 version of the same. The sidewall is already quite reduced from the stock 275/40 or 245/50 options, so the ride quality might be even more harsh than is typical of going to an 18" wheel. 265mm can certainly be used on a 9.5" wheel, but when speaking purely of aesthetics, I consider a 275mm to be the narrowest tire than can look good on a 9.5" (actually, 285 looks perfect but that's not always available).

If you ordered 275s and they messed up the order, I would insist on them making it right. But that's just me.

Either way, nice wheels and congrats!

 

Thanks I feel extremely lucky. What lug nuts are you running with your 505's?

Thanks! I didn't realize the sidewall is shorter on a 265 so that changes things. I was already concerned how the ride would be affected going to an 18" wheel. I was even considering a 275/40r/18 but thought it looked a little too big.

 

The lug nut situation looks normal for CCW. I have not bought any since around 2005 or 2006. Don't even want to know what they cost now.

 

those look awesome
it appears I need to rent a crane truck to remove my jaw from the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

 

Congrats!!!