66 Cuda - disc brake conversion - wheels question?

[Scott@CenTex]

I am looking at a disc brake conversion that will make the fronts 5x4.5 and the rear 5x4 bolt pattern. What wheels are available to fit both the front and rear? Coker will custom make some Chrysler Rallye wheels in 4-6 weeks but are there any other choices? I am not ready to change the rear end yet.

Thanks!

 

[Professor Fate]

I don't see how dual-pattern rallye wheels would work... dual patterns would mean losing the area to attach the centers... and you still have to have a dedicated 4" or 4.5" center- they don't interchange... As much as I dislike them (personal feelings), I would have to recommend getting wheel adapters for the rear and just getting the same 4.5" bolt circle wheels all 'round. At least until you do switch out the rear end.

 

[toolmanmike]

I don't see how dual-pattern rallye wheels would work... dual patterns would mean losing the area to attach the centers... and you still have to have a dedicated 4" or 4.5" center- they don't interchange... As much as I dislike them (personal feelings), I would have to recommend getting wheel adapters for the rear and just getting the same 4.5" bolt circle wheels all 'round. At least until you do switch out the rear end.

They don't make dual pattern Rallye wheels.

I am looking at a disc brake conversion that will make the fronts 5x4.5 and the rear 5x4 bolt pattern. What wheels are available to fit both the front and rear? Coker will custom make some Chrysler Rallye wheels in 4-6 weeks but are there any other choices? I am not ready to change the rear end yet.

Thanks!

Nobody makes dual pattern wheels. You will need different wheels on the front and back or change the rear to big bolt pattern. You can do a disc brake swap to the front and keep the small bolt wheels as well.

 

[Professor Fate]

Yeah, IF Coker would make custom ones, they'd probably cost as much as a rearend swap anyways... Haven't seen any made in probably 40 years or more... although "back in the day" I DID have a set of Ansen aluminum slots with "Uni-Lug" (basically an oval bolt hole) that fit both patterns- but even back then I thought it was kind of a cheesy setup...

 

[cosgig]

Yeah, IF Coker would make custom ones, they'd probably cost as much as a rearend swap anyways... Haven't seen any made in probably 40 years or more... although "back in the day" I DID have a set of Ansen aluminum slots with "Uni-Lug" (basically an oval bolt hole) that fit both patterns- but even back then I thought it was kind of a cheesy setup...

Those oblong washers holding the whole wheel on were always concerning to me. If my car had em, it was because I hadn’t gotten the chance to yank em off yet!

 

[toolmanmike]

Those oblong washers holding the whole wheel on were always concerning to me. If my car had em, it was because I hadn’t gotten the chance to yank em off yet!

All that I ever saw were 4 1/2- 4 3/4 wheels.

 

[Keith Mopar]

Before you invest some good money on wheels I would change the rear to the 4.5 pattern, it might save you some money in the future if you have buy new wheels for the back if you decide to change the rear to 4.5.
What rear are you running now?

Any pics for us? And welcome to FABO.
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[ddartdude]

Look for used rallye wheels. They came in both 5x4" and 5x4 1/2" bolt patterns. Cragar SS come in both bolt patterns also. Try looking on Summit.

On the Summit site, do a search for 5x4" bolt pattern wheels. That will be your limiting factor if you want matching style rims. They have both 14 and 15 inch rims.

I think ET Wheels have 5x4" rims.

 

[ddartdude]

Contacted ET mag and they can drill their Classic V and Sebring wheels for 5x4" inch bolt circle. No sure what 7/16" lugs that you'd have to use.

Also, they are pricey.

 

[toolmanmike]

Contacted ET mag and they can drill their Classic V and Sebring wheels for 5x4" inch bolt circle. No sure what 7/16" lugs that you'd have to use.

Also, they are pricey.

I love those wheels. ET Wheels by Team III Wheels Click on "polish".

 

[ddartdude]

I love those wheels. ET Wheels by Team III Wheels Click on "polish".

I like their Vintage ones. They look like the 15x4 inch rims that they used on the front of the early 60's B-Bodies. The radius on the spokes is better.