1965 Valiant front wheels

[jysnflem]

Ok I'm wondering who has 1974 A-body disc brakes on a 1965 Valiant with steel wheels. I'm wondering what size steel wheel clears the front fender after putting on disc brakes from a 1974 A-body. Thanks Jayson

 

[swing69]

when you put on 73+ disk brakes on an early A body (your 65), the old rim will not fit for 2 reasons.

1) the bolt pattern of the new brake rotor is 5x4.5", your old rim is 5x4".
2) the 13" stock rim will not clear the calipers either.

You will need a large bolt pattern rim for up front on your Dart. 14" stock steelies will work, but tires are harder to find. 15" are a better choice, but may look weird if paired with your 13" stock Dart rear wheels.

 

[jysnflem]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I know all of that. That's why I want to know what size steel wheel people are using with there 73+ disc brakes on a 65 Valiant. I want to make sure the large bolt steelies I get will clear the fenders when turning. I have a 8.25 I'm putting in the rear when I do the front disc brake conversion. Thanks Jayson

when you put on 73+ disk brakes on an early A body (your 65), the old rim will not fit for 2 reasons.

1) the bolt pattern of the new brake rotor is 5x4.5", your old rim is 5x4".
2) the 13" stock rim will not clear the calipers either.

You will need a large bolt pattern rim for up front on your Dart. 14" stock steelies will work, but tires are harder to find. 15" are a better choice, but may look weird if paired with your 13" stock Dart rear wheels.

 

[caferacerx]

the stock 73 steel wheels should fit perfectly

 

[rmchrgr]

Back a few years ago when I had my '65 Valiant, I did the '73-up disc conversion. I used 15" x 5" wheels with 215/60/15s. I can't recall what the backspace was but I don't remember there being any problem with that set up. I did go with the smaller rotors (10.87) though.

Set your ride height before you do your alignment and you should be OK.

Those cars came from the factory with 13s.

 

[jysnflem]

Thanks for the help everyone. I've had the disc brake setup for sometime now and plan on putting them on over winter. I had a 8 3/4 out of a C-body that I was going to cut down until I picked up this 1974 A-body 8.25 for $80.00 bucks. It even has 11" brakes. Should work pretty good with a 318 2-barrel. Jayson

 

[TMP67]

A 14" x 4.5" wide (Part#3580345) was used on some of the base Aspen / Volare's. I've found some on late (75 & 76) A-bodys. They work great for that 'bigs-and-littles' look.

 

[timbolia]

Is this for the wagon? If so do you have a build thread? I would love to watch this all come together.

Tim

 

[caferacerx]

with the 5X4-1/2" big bolt pattern you have a lot of options for wheels
14" 15" even 16", 17" & 18" with the proper offset and tires

 

[jysnflem]

Yes this is for my 1965 Valiant wagon. I've debated about starting a restoration thread being I'm not doing it all at once. It will have to be in phases. Jayson

Is this for the wagon? If so do you have a build thread? I would love to watch this all come together.

Tim