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Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 5:13 pm
by 71Satellite98661
I cannot be happier with the look of my 15" Road Wheels with polished trim ring and new G60-15 Polyglas tires but was thinking of another set to tool around with my 71. I've been toying with the idea of slots, Cragar S/S, Keystone Klassics or even turbines. They key word here is 1970s! I think it would be cool to go from that factory look to "day-2" and back again with a simple,wheel and tire change. Trying to decide on radials too. Right now thinking of something with raised, solid white lettering like BFG Radial GTs or Cooper Cobras; 275-60 or 295-50 rears although 275-50-15 is the same exact height as G60-15s so maintaining speedometer accuracy would be a plus. I haven't decided on fronts wether same size or staggered. I'm looking for any thoughts or photos of what vintage aftermarket rolling stock some of you may be running. Post up!

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:07 pm
by moparite
My favorite wheel is the aluminum slot! Love em. With vintage wheels there where a number of manufactures that made the same style wheel but with minor differences. Some wheels you probably have never seen. If you ever get the chance look in the back of of some of the popular magazines from the era. You will see adds for them. It's a real shame the all the wheel manufactures hopped onto the spoked wheel(and now black wheel) ban wagon and don't make anything like the vintage classics(with some exceptions). A nice polished slot with BF Goodrich TA's (letters on the outside) you cant beat.

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:50 pm
by 71bird
On the 71/72 Plymouth B body, ET slots, the best looking wheel on these cars.
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 5:16 pm
by 71Satellite98661
I have to agree with both of you on the Slots. You should check out Detroit Vintage Wheels. That guy does incredible restorations on most all wheels from this era and specializes in slotted wheels. I have lately been toying with the idea of Keystone Klassics especially because Summit sells them new and with free shipping

It looks like 295/50/15s are the same exact height as a G60-15 Polyglas. I plan to search the forums but wondering if 15x10s with 4-1/4" back spacing will fit ok. I'm guessing yes for the rears and still debating on the big-n-little look. Anyone here run those honkers in the back? Widest fronts without rubbing? Staying with 15s.
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:27 pm
by dangina
turbines!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 4:50 pm
by road chicken
I guess I'll be the odd guy out, but I LOVE the look of big n little Keystone Klassics.
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 6:50 pm
by 1972RM23
Keystone Klassics look AWESOME on Mopars!!!!!!
Yea baby!

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:37 am
by ajcpaperboy
My vote goes to Keystone Klassic's also.
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:37 pm
by steved
http://70sstreetmachines.tumblr.com/
here's a good smattering.... (thank me later when you get nothing done the rest of the day)
sjd
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:36 pm
by 71Satellite98661
Oh no...I clicked on it! Man, I need a time machine

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:16 pm
by 1972RM23
I LOVE THAT PAGE!!
More than your fair share of Mopars on that page!
70's Approved!
KEYSTONE KLASSIC and Mopars!!!!!!

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:52 am
by asuperdry
The Magnum 500

Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:16 pm
by quapman
Motor Wheel Spyder
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:17 pm
by Diriccatiticka
I know this thread is older, but I couldn't resist but wake it. I'm partial to the Cragar S/S. Probably because that's the first thing I saw before I bought my car, that and mesmerized by the violently shaking exhaust tips.
Re: Favorite 70s aftermarket wheel?
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:00 am
by 71Satellite98661
I've been dreaming of Appliance Turbo Vecs lately. Get a load of these beauties!