Starburst II

Finish: Mirror Polished

17 x 7

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$975.00

Forged Construction

Machined from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminum

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How Our Wheels Are Made

Forged From a Single Block.

In the 1960s, most wheels left the factory as stamped steel — pressed in pieces, welded together, dressed up with a hubcap. It was the best the era could build. Every VFW wheel starts differently: one solid block of forged aluminum, shaped under pressure and machined to tolerances that didn't exist back then. Same soul. Stronger metal.

  1. A solid forged aluminium billet before machining

    One Solid Block

    Every wheel starts as one solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum. No welds. No seams. The entire wheel is cut from that block.

  2. A forging press shaping an aluminium billet

    Forged Under Pressure

    A forging press shapes the billet under thousands of tons of pressure. This aligns the metal's grain and closes the voids left by casting. Heat treatment locks in the strength.

  3. A CNC machine cutting a wheel from forged aluminium

    Machined to Fit Your Car

    CNC machines cut the final shape. We confirm the fitment with you before setting the bolt pattern and backspacing.

  4. A finished forged wheel being inspected

    Finished and Inspected

    Before shipping, we balance and inspect every wheel. Then it's crated and insured for the trip to your garage.

Starburst II - Vintage Forged Wheels

The design

Keep the Character. Consider Every Detail.

A wheel should look right from across the street and reward a closer look. Here is what gives the Starburst II its character, and what sits underneath it.

  1. One piece, not three.

    Monoblock means the wheel is machined from a single forged block of 6061-T6 aluminum: no welds, no seams, no separate center and barrel bolted together.

  2. Cut to your car, not to a shelf.

    The bolt pattern and backspacing are machined to the fitment we confirm with you first, so the wheel is made for the car it is going on.

  3. Details that finish the car.

    The rim lip and spoke faces are machined to hold light, and an engraved aluminum center cap closes the design at the hub.

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Heritage

Borrowed From History. Built for Now.

The original

Chevrolet’s full wheel covers were the dress option. Stainless spinners and faces patterned like starbursts or turbines caught the light along the length of the car. On an SS, they were part of the badge. But they were still thin stamped covers clipped over a steel wheel, liable to come off over bumps or in corners, sometimes even in a parking lot.

What we changed

We got rid of the cover. The pattern is machined directly into forged aluminum, so it can’t pop off or dent like stamped steel. The rim width and backspacing suit tires you can still buy. You get the look those covers were selling on a wheel rated for the way these cars are driven now.

Specs & Fitment

The Right Look. The Right Fit.

Start with the published specs. And tell us about your car, especially if the brakes, suspension, or ride height have changed.

Have these details ready

  1. Year and model
  2. Brake setup: drum, factory disc, or upgraded
  3. Suspension or ride-height changes
  4. Current wheel and tire sizes
  5. Photos of the car, if you have them

Specifications

Model Starburst II
Construction Forged Monoblock
Material 6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish Mirror Polished
Center Cap Engraved Aluminum

Fitment

Fitment
  • 1963-1964 Corvette C2 (disc brakes)
  • 1965-1967 Corvette C2
Size 17 x 7
Backspacing 4.25"
Bolt Pattern 5x4.75" (5x120.65)

Designed specifically for classic Corvette applications with no suspension modifications required on supported setups.

Build inspiration

Picture Your Next Chapter.

This wheel on the cars it was drawn for. Styling inspiration; we confirm fitment for your car.

  • 1967 Corvette Sting Ray, on the open road with Starburst II wheels
    1967 Corvette Sting Ray, on the open roadBlack, low sun, open road.
  • 1967 Corvette Sting Ray, outside the shop with Starburst II wheels
    1967 Corvette Sting Ray, outside the shopSilver, flat light, clean concrete.
  • 1967 Corvette Sting Ray, wheel detail with Starburst II wheels
    1967 Corvette Sting Ray, wheel detailDeep red, late light across the wheel face.

Questions Before You Order

Fitment Confidence Starts Here.

Every classic is a little different. These are the questions customers ask most before ordering.

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