[WANTED] 1966 Plymouth Valiant Wheels/Tires
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I have a 64 Val and the standard wheel was 13" x 4-1/2".
That probably carried through the 1966 model year, not sure. Maybe a 66 V-8 car got 14" but again only 4-1/2" wide. Also a disc brake option got 14" eheels to clear the calipers.
The biggest factory SBP wheel was 14" x 5-1/2", Formula S, GTS, HD suspension, Rallye wheels, etc. There never was a 6" width unless made by the aftermarket, Stockton, etc.
You'll find something, it's a good upgrade.
That probably carried through the 1966 model year, not sure. Maybe a 66 V-8 car got 14" but again only 4-1/2" wide. Also a disc brake option got 14" eheels to clear the calipers.
The biggest factory SBP wheel was 14" x 5-1/2", Formula S, GTS, HD suspension, Rallye wheels, etc. There never was a 6" width unless made by the aftermarket, Stockton, etc.
You'll find something, it's a good upgrade.
Slugger8985
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Awesome thank you! After talking to my Uncle (had it stored in his shop while I was on active duty), he said that all four tires are rotted out and I figured I would just go ahead and replace the wheels along with the rubbers. Also, it has been many years since I have gotten to see my car let alone work on it, but if I'm not mistaken, the lugs are lefthand tighten? Does that sound right to you or is there a site I can check out to verify that? A lot has happened from the time I last got to work on it until now so I'm pretty hazy. Thank you again!
Slugger8985
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Is there any rhyme or reason why it was done that way?
justme
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I've got 5 wheels and tires and 4 hubcaps but there 13s
SpeedyEd
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I believe the theory was the wheel rotation would keep the nuts tight. Chrysler used them up to 1971, then all right hand. GM dropped the lefts much earlier.
You can change the studs to right hand & make lug nut selection simpler. Especially if you switch to mags.
SpeedyEd
Penstarpurist
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How much are you wanting for the hubcaps? My nephew has extra wheels, but could always use extra caps.
justme
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$25 + packing and shipping from 11793
If you need them, I have a set of factory original 13" wheels that were on my 66 Valiant. All are in good shape and the tires are all decent or better. Send me a PM if interested...
Your choices in 4” lug pattern are slim, but you can get rallyes in small bolt 14x5.5”, and also steelies in that same size. I have a few sets of both styles, but I’m in Michigan. Shipping would be in the $100-$125 range.
I have a set of 14in. wheels off of my 65 Valiant V-8 car. 2 have almost brand new Uniroyal tires on them, the other 2 are bare wheels. They also have a chrome trim ring on them. $150 plus shipping. Located in Ct.
SpeedyEd
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That probably carried through the 1966 model year, not sure. Maybe a 66 V-8 car got
14" but again only 4-1/2" wide. Also a disc brake option got 14" eheels to clear the calipers.
The biggest factory SBP wheel was 14" x 5-1/2", Formula S, GTS, HD suspension, Rallye wheels, etc. There never was a 6" width unless made by the aftermarket, Stockton, etc.
You'll find something, it's a good upgrade.[/QUOTE]
Here's a page From my '66 Plymouth Shop Manual on wheel & tire specs.
SpeedyEd
The biggest factory SBP wheel was 14" x 5-1/2", Formula S, GTS, HD suspension, Rallye wheels, etc. There never was a 6" width unless made by the aftermarket, Stockton, etc.
You'll find something, it's a good upgrade.[/QUOTE]
Here's a page From my '66 Plymouth Shop Manual on wheel & tire specs.
SpeedyEd
Slugger8985
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Awesome thank y'all for the help! After talking to my brother (who, lucky for me, helped move the car to the shop where it is now) informed me that they replaced the rotted out tire with a spare he had from his Dart and that all the tires need is some air and that they'll suffice for now. So I won't have to tackle that issue yet. My next question, however, is regarding media blasting. I got in touch with an auto restoration business who have been nothing but awesome to me so far. I asked what type of material they use and they said silica sand. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't there been quite a bit of debate on what type of material should be used to clean up a car? Any suggestions?
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