I've been digging around on here for about a week now, garnering info about the Newport I just bought. As such, I know most on here are fans of either stock caps or older Mopar wheels and whitewall tires. Personally, although I do love the classic stock look of those, my tastes tend to run more towards customization. I am contemplating putting a set of wheels on mine, and just wanted some opinions. Now, let it be known that I am NOT going to turn this thing into a donk, or anything like that!:head_smack: I am going to keep them at 15" with some beefier rubber. It already has 225/75/15 fronts and 235/75/15's in back, and it looks like plenty of room to spare (at least in back). Not sure yet of the backspacing on the wheels that are on there, but I will check that before finalizing this plan. Thinking somewhere in the 225-235/75 on 6-7" in front and 245-265/70-75 on 7-8" in back. I'm basically going in a somewhat period correct custom direction here, and have found a few options that might fit the bill.
At first I thought maybe keeping these old Chrysler dog dish style caps and painting the wheels body color to show through that tiny bit outside the caps and keeping the whitewalls might look cool. Still toying with that idea. Also, some tru-spokes with whitewalls would fit the bill, but that may look a little too "lowrider". I'm kind of leaning toward some American Racing Hopsters now. Not sure about the 5 spoke designs on these cars overall, but have seen some on here with Magnums that look pretty darn good. And that rim has kind of a Halibrand look to it which fits in with the period pretty well.
Attached is a pic of those rims, and one of the car they'll be going on.
Anyway, looking for some ideas and honest opinions from you guys. Thanks!
At first I thought maybe keeping these old Chrysler dog dish style caps and painting the wheels body color to show through that tiny bit outside the caps and keeping the whitewalls might look cool. Still toying with that idea. Also, some tru-spokes with whitewalls would fit the bill, but that may look a little too "lowrider". I'm kind of leaning toward some American Racing Hopsters now. Not sure about the 5 spoke designs on these cars overall, but have seen some on here with Magnums that look pretty darn good. And that rim has kind of a Halibrand look to it which fits in with the period pretty well.
Attached is a pic of those rims, and one of the car they'll be going on.
Anyway, looking for some ideas and honest opinions from you guys. Thanks!
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