Re: [Chrysler300] 300F Set of Steel Wheels Needed

If I remember, Gil bought a set for his blue “F” and they made his car bounce and “dance”. The dealer replaced the 4 tires at no cost.

When I took preorders for 100 sets of 235/75R14 tires so that Coker would manufacture them for our Club members, many original 300-F tires had their WWs measured and the tires were manufactured with a 2” WW consistent with the original tires’ WW measurements by our members. Others were made with a 1” WW for other uses.

Tony

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On Sunday, July 19, 2020, 3:00 PM, Noel Hastalis <cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Tony,

Thanks for your thoughts. I just looked back in our Club's Tech Section, and the whitewall width specs that Gil memorialized for us appear to differ slightly from your commentary - Here's the link to Gil's chart - http://chrysler300club.com/rcmstuff/tire/tire2.html. I see it was last revised 9/18/2017.

I've put over 6,000 miles on my new 235/75R14 American Classics over the past 16 months, including to our Club's 2019 TX and MN Meets, from here in Chicago, and I like the way my F cruises with them.

Noel

On 07/19/2020 1:45 PM Tony Rinaldi awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

BTW, Stockton Wheel can duplicate their 4 large bumps needed to retain non 300 Chrysler full hubcaps. They are not necessary for 300 hubcaps with claws.

Stockton will put 2 small bumps on either side of valve stem to prevent the hubcaps from rotating and damaging the valve stem.

Re tires, Diamond Back will put a 2 “ WW in a modern high speed rated SUV 235/75R15 tire. I have Michelin premium tires on my 15” wheels with 14” original “F” hubcaps. BTW, no one can tell there is a slightly larger metal around WW. You should ask that the WW extend to the mounting bead area.

Coker only sells American Classics tires in the 235/75R14 proper size tires. There is no “F” specific 2” Wide WW only 1” or 2 1/2”.

The larger 2 1/2” wide white walls were used on the original 235/75R15 “G” tires.

DO NOT USE 225/75R14 tires on full size Chryslers. The car will not be at the proper ride height.

Tony

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On Sunday, July 19, 2020, 2:25 PM, nick@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

I uploaded some pictures of the correct 300F wheel.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/8zuZADdLD9XCehFx7

These have nubs around the rim that hold on some of the wheel covers. I put a 300F wheel cover on there and only the ones on either side of the valve stem match up with the teeth on the cover. My ’60 New Yorker Town & Country uses the same 14 x 6.5” wheels and you must use these wheels to use the factory wheelcovers. The bumps line up with the indents in the covers. They will not stay on wheels without those bumps.

The only 14” radial tires you can get in the US that fit the 300F are Coker Classics. There is a slightly smaller wide whitewall available in Europe that people are using over there. As tony mentioned, Stockton is making 15” wheels that will accept 14” wheel covers. You’ll end up with more rim showing than factory but since the whitewall doesn’t go all the way to the rim, it shouldn’t be that noticeable. With 15” wheels you can get Diamondback Tires to make you wide whitewalls out of any modern 15” tire available. They add them on. And people are much more satisfied with that over the Cokers.

Hope this helps.

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Tony Rinaldi awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
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To: Michael James <Chrysler300F@xxxxxxxxx>; Chrysler 300 List <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300F Set of Steel Wheels Needed

Hi Michael,

Proper 14” OR 15” wheels that accept original 14” hubcaps are available thru Stockton Wheel. Suggest getting them black powder coated.

http://www.chrysler300club.com/tech/Modern%20Replacement%20Wheels%20For%20Radial%20Tires.pdf

The right size 14” tires are not readily available any longer. 15” tires will make your car ride much better.

BTW, posting a link to Google Drive seems to be an effective work around since our Yahoo server does not allow photos.

Tony Rinaldi

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On Sunday, July 19, 2020, 9:51 AM, Michael James Chrysler300F@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Good morning,

Precious owner of one of my Fs installed a set of 15 inch steel wheels, a picture of which is attached. I am looking for a correct set a 14 inch steel wheels for the car. Also is anyone interested or have any information as to the 15’s —-are they worth anything—perhaps correct for another year?

Thank you!

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