Pizza tray types - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

justjohn · 05-02-2011, 02:29 PM

Couldn't find any aluminum in my area, and don't think I want to paint them so aluminum is a must.

Main ones out there seem to be winco brand which come in two styles.

Angled rim (APZT)

Or smooth rim (APZC)

So which one looks better for aero and convenient mounting? I was thinking the more rounded one for aero, but would like to double check with the pros.

euromodder · 05-03-2011, 07:07 AM

It won't matter that much, but if you can, get a convex shaped (slightly bulging) cover.

The smooth rimmed examples are most popular with ecomodders here

NeilBlanchard · 05-03-2011, 09:03 AM

There is another type; the so-called "coupe" style, which looks just like the smooth rim:

(click on image for link)

This ^^^ place has 16" dia. aluminum (to fit 15" steel wheels I think?) for $3.25 ea plus shipping.

justjohn · 05-03-2011, 10:24 AM

Okay, cool. That's what I was thinking.

And yeah, those last ones actually are coupe style. And thanks for the link but I found someone who will ship a lot cheaper than those guys.

tjts1 · 05-03-2011, 10:52 AM

No deep dish pizza fans here?

justjohn · 05-03-2011, 11:15 AM

I love deep dish pizza.

kir_kenix · 05-03-2011, 07:46 PM

I also went with the "smooth rim" style on my ride. 16" pizza pan was literally perfect for my 15" wheel. I know you arn't planning to, but I did paint them with wheel paint and they are holding up pretty good so far.

Good luck with the aluminum ones...let us know how they work out.

cfg83 · 05-03-2011, 08:30 PM

justjohn -

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjohn

Okay, cool. That's what I was thinking.

And yeah, those last ones actually are coupe style. And thanks for the link but I found someone who will ship a lot cheaper than those guys.

I just got a set of Winco pizza pans a few weeks ago. I will measure their actual diameter versus their claimed diameter later tonight.

CarloSW2

cfg83 · 05-03-2011, 08:48 PM

tjts1 -

Maybe the deep dishers 'll work on truck steelies that have the big cavities,

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CarloSW2

justjohn · 05-03-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cfg83

justjohn -

I just got a set of Winco pizza pans a few weeks ago. I will measure their actual diameter versus their claimed diameter later tonight.

CarloSW2

That would be fantastic. I'm am actually planning on 16" pans for 14" wheels because I measured the wheels and they are 16" lip to lip. If I could get an exact measurement and know for sure that would be awesome.