Re: [Chrysler300] Re 14 inch wheels for 1960 chrysler

John- of my two F’s this one will be driven moderately and only on occasion. It’s in poor shape - I like it that way as my other F is becoming a trailer queen. The rough F however was documented last driven in 1968 then left to sit in a barn to deteriorate before I rescued her last year.

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On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 8:04 AM, John Grady jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Very Important distinction there . Real 14x6.5 very rare thing , I ended up with a pile of 14x6 over the years , tossed them — and too small for the Coker tire . Look bad too ,if you are aware of it— some F I had over the years had them —came to me mixed with real 6.5 . Replacement 14” Chrysler rims, ?? 6 x 14 common in junkyard .
I would really think about wheel vintiques , make 14x7 (me) or 6.5 to order ?
In truth may not be wise - you will be severely limited once you have the wheels ( only first step) as current tires are intended for slightly wider rims , becomes a big can of worms for a driver — except for a trailer Queen .
Marginal new 14” tires may cost more than good speed rated 15 “ or 16 ” ones , essentially only one 14” tire now.
Tony’s 15” rim that holds a 14 hubcap is the very best compromise . What is not to
Like? He put in a lot of work to solve this vexing problem ..
also have police wheels from mid / late 60’s but 15” , I think 7 or 8 wide . Have used those . G hubcaps . I wonder if 60 “ gear” can fit G hubcap?
Personally I like even better tires , you have to go 16” to get really good Michelin . About same rolling OD too , shorter sidewalls . Modern treads , roadholding, anti hydroplane etc . Safety aspect of 130 mph tires also in there.

I have had my share of tire failures , some close calls , never even once with Michelin . I generally won’t even look at anything else , except use the better Coker for the look .. The cheaper Coker i tried way back were not even round

I know ,Michelin are Blackwall .... maybe Diamond does something , on Michelin carcass, but will be 15 first.

I read in SAE journal that all volume tire Rand D is presently directed at 16-17 as computer design trade off says best parameters for a medium up size car .

15 is already fading fast like 14.

So, do you drive it ? or look at it ? Or drive it slow? Not facetious question , either
Understand the two schools of thought , no problem , not critical .. but needs open consideration , I think
John
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On 22 Jul 2020, at 8:11 am, 'VANNICE, M ALBERT' mav4@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have one Chrysler wheel, but it is 14' x 6" and not 14" x 6 1/2".

Al

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Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Re 14 inch wheels for 1960 chrysler

Thanks Fern, that was Michael James.

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Subject: [Chrysler300] Re 14 inch wheels for 1960 chrysler

A few days ago someone posted a want listing for 14 inch steel wheels for 1960 chrysler.

My friend Scott Dejka called me this evening and said that he had either 2 or 3 or those steel wheels. For some unknown reason, he is not able to post on this site.

His email info is: inyourjs@xxxxxxxxxxx

His phone number is 509885-5587

Cheers from Fern in SE BC where it's very warm today