Spare tire

[1969 polara]

my 69 polara convertible came with no spare tire or accessories. I’ve purchased the proper jack that has been restored and the new trunk mat. I was wondering what spare tire rim was used. Black 15 x 7 I’m assuming. I’m not too concerned with the proper white wall as any one will work for me. I just would like the trunk area to look cleaned up for local car shows. Any help is appreciated.

 

[413]

What is the engine size your car came with? There were no 15x7 wheels available in 1969. It could be any of these 15x6, 15x5.5, 14x6.

 

[FURYGT]

15 x 5.5 is likely what the factory used, maybe 15 x 6 if the car had a heavy duty suspension.

 

[Zymurgy]

I had an old period correct tire until I decided I wanted an actual functional spare tire. Just saying, something to think about.

 

[1969 polara]

I have the base 383. Thanks for the info. I think it’s the 15 x 5.5. The car is in storage so I will check ASAP. Thanks everyone.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

In 69 the spare tire/wheel was the same as what was on the car, at a time when 5 wheel rotation was fairly normal.


Alan

 

[Big_John]

This is your answer for local car shows. I have one myself.

SPARE TIRE COVER 26.5"-28.6" NEW black 26" 27" 28" T021508PB 767344574986 | eBay or something similar... I just grabbed the first one I saw.

 

[1969 polara]

In 69 the spare tire/wheel was the same as what was on the car, at a time when 5 wheel rotation was fairly normal.


Alan

Thanks Alan. That’s exactly what I will do. I just have the car in remote storage for now until the weather breaks then I will proceed with the rim and tire.

 

[1969 polara]

This is your answer for local car shows. I have one myself.

SPARE TIRE COVER 26.5"-28.6" NEW black 26" 27" 28" T021508PB 767344574986 | eBay or something similar... I just grabbed the first one I saw.

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Thanks John. I was just going to leave the tire exposed so that some of the jack accessories can be seen as well.