gtech636p Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm looking into wheels now and am looking for some opinions. I'm set on (i believe) 215x85r16 tires for now and would like to get some older looking wheels to go with them. I'm looking for opinions on these if possible, sources, etc. Currently looking at something like these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-14-671204/overview/ I would like to be able to paint them and, possibly, run the old dodge hubcaps eventually. Would these allow that, or is there a better source for what i'm looking for? I am running disk brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Davey Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Gtech - I'm no expert, but there are a few considerations if you choose these wheels. First they have a 4" backspacing on a 7" wide wheel so they may rub on your tie rod ends or other suspension components. They definitely will not accept stock hubcaps unless you find some spring clips and attach them to your wheels - most posters have been unable to find Mopar clips, but some have used Chevy clips (perhaps with some spacing required). Finally, maybe I'm out of touch, but $130 each for unpainted wheels seems a little pricey. Have you tried tire stores or traditional auto parts stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Mopar clips are available new from DCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 DCM ? Who is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Dodge Central of Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks that is good to know. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtech636p Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 The backspacing and final wheel aren't chosen yet. just looking for ideas and seeing if there's something better out there, which there seems to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Man 02 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 i went to the junkyard and picked up some 80s style dodge diplomat rims. but theyre 15", on the plus side i only paid $20. gave them a light scuff and some black spray paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 i went to the junkyard and picked up some 80s style dodge diplomat rims. but theyre 15", on the plus side i only paid $20. gave them a light scuff and some black spray paint. Way to go ! Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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