My "80 Newport had the standard wheel covers on it when I bought it used. I wanted something "better" and the Magnum GT 15x7s happened to be on the Chrysler closeout pricing. Got three sets for just under $200.00 each, complete with caps, rings, and the correct center cap bolts . . . "over the front counter" at the dealership. Made it look and handle better, even with inexpensive P251/75R-15 whitewall radials. Saved the orig wheels and such for other times/needs.
One "problem" with most '79-'82 cars was that most of the flashy colors ended with the '78 model year. Chrysler, GM, and Ford. It was time for a change, but the change to generally pastels/muted tones seemed to coincide with the recession of that era. Financially and in public spirits, by observation. More concerned with fuel economy than power or "flash". Trying to re-capture the opulence of prior times, in a smaller package that was also less expensive to produce, by observation.
Issues with the lock-up torque converters' "feel" tended to send buyers elsewhere (for similar issues with GM cars, too, by observation). Those converter clutch engagements resulted in "skips" which the drivability techs never could fix, by observation. PLUS, no dealership operatives had the knowledge of what was happening to be able to tell customers what was going on. Thankfully, Chrysler finally raised the lock-up speed to more of a "driving speed" than the orig 27mph! Plus some "delayed/harsh engagement" as the converter clutch was locked-up in "N" and "P", and didn't unlock soon enough to prevent a harsh engagement into "D" or "R". Just part of the breed, back then, it seems.
In quietness, much improved due to thicker under-=carpet sound deadening/heat shield material, by observation. Nice cars which were better than GM's competitive models, in many ways.
Enjoy!
CBODY67