I use a piece of plywood cut to the tire profile - I use autocad to give me the cross section, plot it out on 11 x 17 paper, transfer it to wood, cut it out and mount it to a plywood ring.
However like you mentioned Steve, almost cheep enough to buy.
Here is the same one for under $80
http://horsepowerperformance.com/i-...5in-30in-wheel-diameter-4-and-5-lug.html