Wheels

[czbill]

I am looking for a new set of wheels for my '70 300 vert. Probably going to go with 15", possibly a little larger if I find some I like for a reasonable price. Am not where I can check out my car, so I was wondering what others have used both as to styl, widthe and even more importantly what back spacing works on these C bodies?

Thanks

 

[My70monaco]

There are a limited number of factory options for our fuselage C-bodies but there are tons of aftermarket choices out there. The other alternative is what you could find at your local salvage yards for a reasonable price. I picked up a set of F@#d Fusion rims with 225/45/17 Michelins mounted for dirt cheap. Since the rims are off a front wheel drive car, I had to add 2" spacers to get the wheels out to a normal position. Then I had a friend create the unauthorized 'Dodge Oval' applique. Purists will not like what I did but it's my car and I like the look.

 

[phantomcobra]

Check your new wheels carefully compared to the tires you want. The previous owner of my Newport put 15s on. No problem. But the tire size made the front tires hit the fender in turns, chewing up some nice tires. Next set I bought were a little smaller around and just clear the fender in a tight turn.

 

[monaco69]

I've seen My70 Monaco's rims up close, they look awesome & the dodge oval os the perfect touch. Laurence

 

[shocktrauma]

Cool looks Fantastic !

 

[1966newport]

no way on the 2 inch spacers

 

[polara71]

no way on the 2 inch spacers

Huh? Are you calling Frank out on the two inch spacers?

 

[commando1]

I am.

 

[polara71]

Oh well if you say so Stan.........

 

[My70monaco]

no way on the 2 inch spacers

Why 'no way'? Just curious. They have been on the car for over 5 years and at least five 1000 mile trips with no issues.
Works for me!

 

[commando1]

Why 'no way'?

We just went through this.
Will someone post a link to it. I'm too lazy this morning....

 

[My70monaco]

View attachment 3201 We just went through this.
Will someone post a link to it. I'm too lazy this morning....

Why is commando1 responding to the 'no way' comment made by 1966newport? Perhaps 'we' didn't see whatever commando1 is too lazy to refer to.
His words, not mine. Post the link, I'd like to see it! I'm not on here as often as you guys!

 

[polara71]

Stan, If Frank says they are on there then they are on there.

 

[commando1]

Stan, If Frank says they are on there then they are on there.

That's fine. It's not my car.

 

[My70monaco]

That's fine. It's not my car.

That's true! It's mine and I like it! Case closed!

 

[polara71]

No, its not. I am still unsure if I like'em....:thinker:

 

[Fratzog]

I've seen Frank's car up close and personal. Personally I'd stick with a stock diameter but the rims do look good on the car.

 

[My70monaco]

No, its not. I am still unsure if I like'em....:thinker:

Dave, it doesn't matter if you like'em or not. What matters is that I like'em 'cause it's my car! Same applies to Jon's 70 convertible with the hood scoops. Not something I would do but it's his car and I respect that. I kinda like the look of what he's done to his car too! Fred, yourself and many others prefer to keep their car totally stock. Each to their own! So yes, the CASE IS CLOSED!
P.S. have great time at Carlisle!

 

[commando1]

Each to their own! So yes, the CASE IS CLOSED!

You sound very angry.... :angry2:

 

[polara71]

Damn Frank, you o.k.