If I want to run radial tires on our 1964 Daytona convertible, should I get later wheels? On our 1954 Commander Starliner, I got later wheels from the late Bob Helm.
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Kindest regards,
Alan Mende
Grantville, PA
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Alan,
Ideally you would want to use 15 x 6 new wheels designed for radials (and not 55 years old) and I would choose 215/70r15 tires. The brand and style will depend on your sidewall preference (black or whitewall) or Raised White Letter). Check out Wheel Vintiques for applications and I would recommend Chrysler small lugs over the Ford style larger ones (3/4 vs 13/16).
Bill -
I would, but I don’t like running any 70+ year old wheels if there’s an easy alternative.
I have the 6” wide version of these on my ‘53 Commander, and a 5” wide set on hand for my ‘61 Lark that hasn’t been delivered yet. The Stude full wheelcovers fit fine.
The offset will put the sidewall of the tire a little closer to the fenders than the OEM wheels.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-62-551203
Last edited by mbstude; 08-18-2022, 01:18 PM.Comment
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I have 205 X 15 Hankook radial tyres and Chrysler rims on our 64 Daytona Convert . The work great , EdComment
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Matt,
Do you know if Summit Racing 15 x 5 rims will support Studebaker disc brakes? Avanti Parts says that their 5" rims will not support disc brakes.
Thank you,
Justin
Originally posted by mbstude View PostI would, but I don’t like running any 70+ year old wheels if there’s an easy alternative.
I have the 6” wide version of these on my ‘53 Commander, and a 5” wide set on hand for my ‘61 Lark that hasn’t been delivered yet. The Stude full wheelcovers fit fine.
The offset will put the sidewall of the tire a little closer to the fenders than the OEM wheels.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-62-551203
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