Best Wheels

[JMF]

What are your favourite wheels for a 1968 - 1970 Charger? When I come to get mine I will consider either American Racing Torq Thrust D's or Outlaw I (Series 61), what are the ones called in Bullitt? Who sells them?

[bordin34]

I like Magnum 500's.

[BrianShaughnessy]

what are the ones called in Bullitt?

Hubcaps.   

[alenglish]

I like Magnum 500's.            Big Al

[terrible one]

Slot mags!

[Blown70]

I like a lot of the aftemarket wheels.  Even some of the done up or widened originals.

Tom

[tan top]

i think    steal wheels/ dog dishes ,  magnum 500s  , torque thrust d ,S are awesome , and i think  nascar black bassett  wheels are real bad ass looking   also a  couple of the new type design   look good but i forget their names   but i think the wheel that gives a mopar especially a charger , the meanest look of all is   slot mags  ,( no offence meant to  any  to anyones  choice of wheels as all mopars look good  no matter what wheel choice , i like them all really ) .

Slot mags!

 
                                           slot mags ,  old skool  baby  

['CUDA360]

I like the Centerlines on the original blade car

Big surprise to everyone that I like Centerlines

[JMF]

What do slot mags look like?

[tan top]

JMF  check them out on ( Charger Rob's) awesome 69 ,  go to the garage section  and look in the  chassis wheels tyres etc sub section. there is a post about slot mags , with a good picture

[JMF]

Thanks, Magnum 500's look good too

[69 OUR/TEA]

I am undecided so I am going to run three sets,14" deluxe hubcaps(like on the bullit charger), chrome magnum 500's 15x8 w/ 275 60's on rear,15x7 225 70's front, and polished torque thrusts same rim and tire sizes as magnums.

[tan top]

yeah i agree JMF i have got a set on mine , plus a old  set of slot mags when i feel like a change  also .  probably will get a set of  widened steel wheels & original torque thrust 2 s  later on . and find a good set of my original  hub caps ( 14" deluxe deep dish)  trouble is i like them all really  and you can only run one set at a time

[dkn1997]

opinions on wheels are like assholes: everyone has one and most of them stink

[69 OUR/TEA]

Also have a set of original aluminum slot ET's from the 70's that my uncle bought new,and never ran on road..Front ones still have new (dry rotted polyglass GT's).They are 14x9's and 14x7's.Might even use these.

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

yeah my fav have 2 be original slot mags fro mthe 60's and 70's-MATT

[C500]

magnum 500's 

[Sinister68]

I prefer Torqe Thrust II's to the Magnum 500's    

[Bandit4142]

I like the Keystone Klassics.   

[SeattleCharger]

what are the ones called in Bullitt?

Hubcaps.   

      heh

[THE COLONEL]

I like the Keystone Klassics.   

I used to have the Klassics on mine, but I love the look of the Vectors.  Yes it was a Dukes thing, but the black Vectors with the yellow I have just set the car off, and I love them, so those are my choice.

[6670charger]

Torque thrust D's or slot mags, otherwise, the magnum 500

[SeattleCharger]

I like the Keystone Klassics.   

I used to have the Klassics on mine, but I love the look of the Vectors.  Yes it was a Dukes thing, but the black Vectors with the yellow I have just set the car off, and I love them, so those are my choice.

Your car looks great with the black details you have, hood, wing, grill guard, etc.   


   Centerlines look tough, like the Blade car.  Also like these five spoke kinds, don't know the names.

[Steve P.]

opinions on wheels are like assholes: everyone has one and most of them stink

I do not agree...  I am glad there are so many different wheels and opinions. Can you imagine if we all drove the exact same car? Same color. Same wheels. Same engines.....  BORING!!!!!   

[Ghoste]

Same here.  There are a LOT of wheels that I don't like but I am glad of it.  The variety is one of the best things about this car hobby.  It's one of the easiest ways to change the entire "personality" of a car.

[RECHRGD]

Magnum 500's.  15x8 w/275/60's rear and 15x7 w/235/60's up front.  They retain the original styling but look much better in the wheel wells that the old 14 inchers.

[tan top]

I like the Keystone Klassics.   

I used to have the Klassics on mine, but I love the look of the Vectors.  Yes it was a Dukes thing, but the black Vectors with the yellow I have just set the car off, and I love them, so those are my choice.

Your car looks great with the black details you have, hood, wing, grill guard, etc.   


   

                 nice color combination
         forgot about    vectors , centre lines , keystones & cragar 's , all look good  on a  charger .

[dkn1997]

opinions on wheels are like assholes: everyone has one and most of them stink

I do not agree...  I am glad there are so many different wheels and opinions. Can you imagine if we all drove the exact same car? Same color. Same wheels. Same engines.....  BORING!!!!!   

that was written more to illustrate the point that you will never get anything close to a consensus when you ask this question.  goes for other topics also

1. anything having to do with the dukes of hazzard or the general lee, or catherine bach.
2. what is a street car?
3. should you leave feedback on ebay when the buyer pays you, or blackmail him until he leaves you good feedback.
4. jesse from the old site.

however, with that said, posting a loaded question like that is a good way to get pics posted of different wheels, so it works out in the end anyway.

[Lowprofile]

opinions on wheels are like assholes: everyone has one and most of them stink

I do not agree...  I am glad there are so many different wheels and opinions. Can you imagine if we all drove the exact same car? Same color. Same wheels. Same engines.....  BORING!!!!!   

I Totally Agree. 

I happen to like these a lot. 17X10 for the back & 17x8 up front. 

[Silver R/T]

centerlines looks nice on most 2nd gen chargers

[Ghoste]

Now see, just to back up what up dkn1997 and others are saying, I hate Centerlines on Chargers.  But I'm glad others like them.

[Danny Gutierrez]

I am undecided so I am going to run three sets,14" deluxe hubcaps(like on the bullit charger), chrome magnum 500's 15x8 w/ 275 60's on rear,15x7 225 70's front, and polished torque thrusts same rim and tire sizes as magnums.

Whoa that car looks really familiar!!!!!   Oh and I love slot mags.

[terrible one]

Danny,

NICE looking Charger man!

[SeattleCharger]

opinions on wheels are like assholes: everyone has one and most of them stink

I do not agree...  I am glad there are so many different wheels and opinions. Can you imagine if we all drove the exact same car? Same color. Same wheels. Same engines.....  BORING!!!!!   

  I think my car looks better with rims on it.  Helps hold the tires in place too.

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

these are my all time personal favourite



American racing torque thrust D's-MATT

[greenrt_se]

15 inch stockton wheels tq,s here

[SeattleCharger]

15 inch stockton wheels tq,s here

Nice 

    I watched that Blade series last night on Spike, car was in there about one minute, if that.   But the car looked great, and the rims looked new.

       Does anyone know how I could find the size of the tires and rims on that car?   

[Blusmbl]

I believe that was Clair's car from Moparts.  I think he's got 17x9's all around, of the polished 200s American Racing rims.

[firefighter3931]

Now see, just to back up what up dkn1997 and others are saying, I hate Centerlines on Chargers. 

Really ? 

[firefighter3931]

Another favorite, this is R2's sweet 69 rt/se with 295/65/15 drag radials & Weld Prostars 

[no318]

I just ordered new 15" magnums to replace the factory 14" on my charger.

[Ghoste]

Actually Ron, I could probably edit that by taking out the "on Chargers".  I just don't like the look of Centerlines. 

[bill440rt]

Actually Ron, I could probably edit that by taking out the "on Chargers".  I just don't like the look of Centerlines. 

I happen to really like the look of these Centerline Convo Pro's on my '68.
No one can really say there is any one "best" wheel that looks good on a Charger. Personally I am not a big fan of Cragar or "Cragar-esque" looking 5-spoke wheels. I just don't like them, although it looks like the majority of members here do. That's OK, everyone is entitled to their opinion of their favorite. I just wanted something "different" for my '68.

[bill440rt]

Speaking of different, I've decided to go with these from Foose on my '69 Charger project. They are very different from the Billet Vintiques Rallye wheel that's currently out there. These are not yet available, & won't be until next year sometime.
I'm sure I'll hear a lot of moans & groans, but I happen to like them & the look it will give the car.

[Brock Samson]

i'm liking these for my runner,..

[firefighter3931]

Actually Ron, I could probably edit that by taking out the "on Chargers".  I just don't like the look of Centerlines. 

I happen to really like the look of these Centerline Convo Pro's on my '68.
No one can really say there is any one "best" wheel that looks good on a Charger. Personally I am not a big fan of Cragar or "Cragar-esque" looking 5-spoke wheels. I just don't like them, although it looks like the majority of members here do. That's OK, everyone is entitled to their opinion of their favorite. I just wanted something "different" for my '68.

Nice 68 Bill  ....the Convo Pros get  from me ! Agreed on the crager/keystone/torque thrust's....way overused. 


Ron

[firefighter3931]

These are  billet wheels

Ron

[Ghoste]

They're overused because they look so good.

[TheGhost]

I can't believe only one person has mentioned this so far.



Widened steelies.  Black.  With dog dishes.

Nuff said.

[bill440rt]

These are  billet wheels

Ron

Hey Ron! I was looking at a few Budniks as well before stumbling upon the Foose wheels. I like the '70 with those Centerlines as well. We had a Challenger with those same wheels on it years ago, same FE5 red too. Looked great with them.
And Thanks for your kind words on my '68! 

[RT DAVE]

Speaking of different, I've decided to go with these from Foose on my '69 Charger project. They are very different from the Billet Vintiques Rallye wheel that's currently out there. These are not yet available, & won't be until next year sometime.
I'm sure I'll hear a lot of moans & groans, but I happen to like them & the look it will give the car.

Make sure to post pics when you have them installed.   What size are you going with?

[Danny Gutierrez]

I posted these pics in another thread.  They are ET 3 wheels and I plan on owning a set by next year!!!   Which ones do you like better?  They also have the second set in a polished version. 

[bill440rt]

Speaking of different, I've decided to go with these from Foose on my '69 Charger project. They are very different from the Billet Vintiques Rallye wheel that's currently out there. These are not yet available, & won't be until next year sometime.
I'm sure I'll hear a lot of moans & groans, but I happen to like them & the look it will give the car.

Make sure to post pics when you have them installed.   What size are you going with?

RT Dave,
I'll be sure to post pics, you bet. I'm hoping to get the car in paint this fall, then do the suspension. Once the 4-wheel disc brakes go on, the 14" rollers I have on it now probably won't fit, so I'll have no choice but to then order the wheels (at least that's the logical thinking I keep telling my wife!!)   
If you've ever seen Overhaulin', these are very similar to the wheels they used on the Challenger & '67 Charger they did. The ones on the show did not have the rivets that go around the wheel, they were "one-off" wheels. I like the look of these vs. the Billet Vintiques Rallye, though. They look more aggressive like a mag wheel, & not a stretched out stock Rallye wheel.
I'm not too sure of the size yet. They're gonna make these in 15", 17", 18" & 20". I was a little disappointed that there will be no 19"s made, from my research that was the ideal size I wanted for the rear. So, it's either gonna be 18"s in the rear & 17"s in the front, or 20"s in the rear & 18"s in the front. An 18" in the front fills the wheel opening nicely, but I'm not too sure if a 20" will be too big for the rear. I've seen B-bodies & Chargers with 19"s in the back, & it looks real nice. A 20" will only be 1/2" larger in diameter all the way around. We'll see.

[SuBLimE 69]

Actually Ron, I could probably edit that by taking out the "on Chargers".  I just don't like the look of Centerlines. 

I happen to really like the look of these Centerline Convo Pro's on my '68.
No one can really say there is any one "best" wheel that looks good on a Charger. Personally I am not a big fan of Cragar or "Cragar-esque" looking 5-spoke wheels. I just don't like them, although it looks like the majority of members here do. That's OK, everyone is entitled to their opinion of their favorite. I just wanted something "different" for my '68.

Those look sweet Bill !  I'd love to see more pics of that beauty if you can post'em up !  I considered the Convo Pros on mine until I got the Torque II for a good price.  I'd also like to see how the Foose wheels look if you decide to by them. 

Back on topic, I am starting to like the 17 inch Magnums more and more.....

[bill440rt]

Actually Ron, I could probably edit that by taking out the "on Chargers".  I just don't like the look of Centerlines. 

I happen to really like the look of these Centerline Convo Pro's on my '68.
No one can really say there is any one "best" wheel that looks good on a Charger. Personally I am not a big fan of Cragar or "Cragar-esque" looking 5-spoke wheels. I just don't like them, although it looks like the majority of members here do. That's OK, everyone is entitled to their opinion of their favorite. I just wanted something "different" for my '68.

Those look sweet Bill !  I'd love to see more pics of that beauty if you can post'em up !  I considered the Convo Pros on mine until I got the Torque II for a good price.  I'd also like to see how the Foose wheels look if you decide to by them. 

Back on topic, I am starting to like the 17 inch Magnums more and more.....

Sublime,
Actually, YOUR car is my inspiration for my '69!!! I'm going sublime with a white interior though, & am doing the '69 style hood treatment with white '70 "440" callouts (all in paint, however).
I've already decided to buy the Foose wheels, I'll probably place the order sometime early next year so I'll have them as soon as they're available. I WILL post pics for everyone.
Does anyone think 20"s will be TOO big for the rear? I'm thinking modern, not retro. Does anyone have any pics of Chargers with 20" rear wheels? I have plenty of pics with 19"s, but I'd like to see some 20"s as a comparison. They'd only be slightly bigger.

Here's some more shots of the Convo Pros.

[bill440rt]

Another...

[SuBLimE 69]

Sweet, I am flattered....  I love being a bad influence on other people check books ! !     That garage is gonna look mighty sexy with three second gens sleeping in it.  I've gotta get on your E-mail list for the Pics of ALL THREE ! ! ! 

[bill440rt]

Sublime, you have PM. You ARE a bad influence!! 
My next problem is I only got a 2 car garage! Darn! 

[CaptMarvel]

Well, showing my gray hair a bit I guess but, in order of cool; slot mags, centerline or enke style (brushed please), 70's challenger style ralley, 60's style Dodge magnums. There are so many butt ugly wheels out there these days, I am even starting to dig on the old flower/Cragar style (never cared for them). I know it's your Charger, but please, please dont put huge modern wheels on it. Nothing says nasty on an otherwise good looking old piece of muscle than the big rimmed bling...

Just my

[69charger2002]

danny i basically got the knockoff version of those ET 3 wheels. they were less than 400 bucks shipped.. and i LOVE them.. they remind me of slots, but i don't have to polish each wheel for hours now to look good
trav

[tan top]

danny i basically got the knockoff version of those ET 3 wheels. they were less than 400 bucks shipped.. and i LOVE them.. they remind me of slots, but i don't have to polish each wheel for hours now to look good
trav

  they    look real good   

[Brock Samson]

why's it sittin so high Travis?.. 
good value BTW.

[Danny Gutierrez]

danny i basically got the knockoff version of those ET 3 wheels. they were less than 400 bucks shipped.. and i LOVE them.. they remind me of slots, but i don't have to polish each wheel for hours now to look good
trav

They definately look sharp!!!  I just can't decide which version to get.  Do they have the knockoff version with the little screws set into the wheels?  I may just have to get in touch with you soon.

[mikepmcs]

vectors, centerlines, magnum 500's. Not necessarily in that order, depends on the car's outside color and the look(stance)
starting to like those TT's more every time I see em' on the right car.
v/r
Mike

[69charger2002]

hey danny, yeah give me a holler..they don't come with screws on the caps.. strat.. the car has been cranked down some. it is also sitting on a hump in the yard
trav

[71charger_fan]

"steal wheels" hmm, let's hope that was a typo and not a freudian slip.

For my stinky, everyone's got one opinion, it's hard to beat the Magnum wheel on the second gen Charger. TQII look great on them. I'll stick with 200S on the third gen. Mopar cop rims with trim rings and center caps look nice. I just hated when people would tell me they were GM rally wheels when they were on my car.