Shelby GT350 R wheels ( ?)

[CSX 4133]

Saw these on eBay, may be authentic, but I figured the more knowledgeable could verify them. The seller has quite a few interesting additional items for Ford/Shelby owners.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-RARE-VINTAGE-R-Model-Shelby-aluminum-Racing-15-x-7-Wheels/183604787431?hash=item2abfb2b8e7:g:jHYAAOSwjexbevlj

[TJinSA]

I wish the seller well, but they do not appear to be what the listing suggests.  The tell-tale signs are numerous, but a just a quick look says, "No."

[98SVT - was 06GT]

His heading says it all - aluminum. Real R model wheels were magnesium. Those don't even appear to be Americans. They seem to have a center welded into rim not one piece.

[kram350]

These appear to be like an ETII, steel rim welded to a cast aluminum center section. These are not American Magnesium Torque Thrusts. There were a lot of two piece wheels like these in the 60's. Could be Appliance? Also appear to be uni-lug. Have been racing with "R model" wheels for 40 years, so I'm pretty sure "R model" wheels were /are American Magnesium.

[TJinSA]

Looking through the seller's listing's I quickly realized I've known the seller for 40 years now... surprised what tracked with him to Wisconsin from Houston; not especially surprised with the quality of his sell.

[Bob Gaines]

Saw these on eBay, may be authentic, but I figured the more knowledgeable could verify them. The seller has quite a few interesting additional items for Ford/Shelby owners.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-RARE-VINTAGE-R-Model-Shelby-aluminum-Racing-15-x-7-Wheels/183604787431?hash=item2abfb2b8e7:g:jHYAAOSwjexbevlj

Steel rim /aluminum center make them more likely 1970's era wheels IMO. Regardless the R models typically raced on lighter all magnesium.  Torque thrust was the typical wheel of choice.

[acman63]

 real R Model wheels get black in a weekend after polishing, I would think Texas Ted would know the difference-  tread lightly saac members