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Topic: Need help finding wheels
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-02-2006 06:05 PM
 
I'm looking for 15x6 Magnum 500s. Everywhere I look I find 15x7s, except Wheel Vintiques. But they're a little pricey for me. 15x7 wheels will be going on the back of my '65 fastback, but up front I really need 15x6s. The car had '71 front spindles and rotors, so there are clearance issues. I've already rolled the fenders in preparation too. Thanks folks for any help you can give.Ed http://www.treasurecoastmustangs.com/edproject/index.html
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70Runner
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Enfield, CT. USA
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-02-2006 06:58 PM
Ed ... I was just about to make a few suggestions until I went and checked out the wedsites for that size. To my surprise most list a 14x6 and then start with the 15x7 as you stated. I did find one place www.laurelmountainmustang.com
They list "14x6 thru 15x7 Kits" for $599, not sure what they have foe sizes between? Might be worth a phone call. Good luck, Scott
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-02-2006 07:05 PM
I doubt very much you will find a 15x6 Magnum. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-02-2006 07:14 PM
You might need to go with the Granada type wheels that look like magnums, but they use a trim ring instead of a chrome rim. Although now that I think about it, I don't think they were available in 15".
Maybe Tom at Specialty Wheels can make you a pair.
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Stan
Gearhead Posts: 162
From: Castro Valley, CA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-02-2006 08:48 PM
This guy has been around the San Francisco/Oakland area for over 50 years. He has a great reputation for quality stuff. Highly recommended.
http://www.petepaulsen.com/Catalogofwheels/Series%2054%20Magnum%20500%20Wheels.htm
Hope this helps.
Stan
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-02-2006 09:55 PM
I don't know what those wheels look like but Summitracing.com has a good selection of old style wheels.
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-03-2006 04:20 PM
Looks like Summit is the place to get them. They've got 15x6 with a 4" backspacing for $142.69. Not bad. Only $127.95 for the 15x7s.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-03-2006 04:36 PM
Ed, I had a pair of those rims from Summit racing. I was very happy with them. They look great. It's a shame to pay more for the smaller rim.------------------
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-03-2006 05:23 PM
Yeah. It's interesting. I guess the 15x6 could be considered a "one-off". It's not very popular. That's probably why there's a price difference.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-03-2006 06:31 PM
Wow, I didn't realize Magnums came in pizzacutter sizes!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-03-2006 07:31 PM
hehe. Well they're certainly better than the 14x5 Styled Steel wheels on the car now.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-03-2006 07:32 PM
Egads! Yes, they are!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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