Rims and Tires

[38plymouth]

I can't believe how hard it is to find an inexpensive set of 15 inch used rims for my 38. All of the junkyards around here have only late 1990's to 2000 vehicles. I really can't afford new wheels and new tires so I'm kind of stuck.

If anyone has 4-15 inch original type or plain steel wheels at a good price I'm very interested.

Secondly I may be forced to buy 16 inch radials and just put them on my stock rims. Has anyone bought any 16's that are about the original size? I don't want expensive cokers or anything like that. I just want a set of regular radials.

[JIPJOBXX]

Do you have a Les Swab dealer in your area? They have 16" tire at a very reasonable price. I think the last time I checked they were about 65 dollars or so but probably more now since the oil crisis. Jon

[RobertKB]

Check new thread called "parts" by kdog1157 that was just posted.

[38plymouth]

Check new thread called "parts" by kdog1157 that was just posted.

I saw that, the problem is shipping from NC to NY.

[38plymouth]

Do you have a Les Swab dealer in your area? They have 16" tire at a very reasonable price. I think the last time I checked they were about 65 dollars or so but probably more now since the oil crisis. Jon

We don't have them around here. Part of my problem is I don't really know what size tire to ask for. I think mine are 6.00 16 or 6.50 16. I have to look tonight. I remember they are about 27" tall.

[RobertKB]

On my '38 Chrysler it takes 600 or 625 X 16 according to the original owners manual. Couldn't find any 625's so I went with 650 X 16 Coker bias tires and have been pleased with them.

[greg g]

Did you check the pick and pull in Aurburn?? Look at ford and dodge full sized vans, conversion vans etc.

This place is a bit of a trip but they usually have a good selection of wheels.

Other is dodge diplomat RwD version.

http://search.dutchersinc.com/inventory/selector/outside/multi2.htm

[38plymouth]

I called the pick and pull and they only get $12 a rim. I was told they only have late model cars there though. I better call them again and see what they really have, thats where I originally planned to buy them.

[bobby horne]

I have a set of 15 inch wheels that came off a Foo=rd Ranger that I may use on one of my 38 or 37 Plymouths............................These 15 inch white spoke wheels came off a 30 foot camper 20 years old........Boat and utility trailer use some wheels that will fit our Plymouths also......I have a pair of 13 inch wheels off a boat trailer on one of my Plymouths....Wheels with the 4 and 1/2 bolt pattern is what to watch for, as long as the center hole is large enough......