Kelsey Hayes recalls

[Paul 500]

Has anyone brough a set now that Specialty wheels make them. If so how close are they to the originals

[d72hemi]

Why where they recalled anyway???

[tan top]

pretty sure the lug nuts would work  loose over a short distance ,causing the wheel center to crack..

[Paul 500]

Thats right the wheel nuts worked themselfs loose but these new ones dont

[Ghoste]

I don't even know if it was a really short distance, didn't it depend on whether or not they were properly torqued from the beginning?

[Chatt69chgr]

Were those wheels available as an option in 69?  If so, in what sizes?  THanks.

[gtx6970]

1969 Model year only - recalled VERY early Sept or late August 1969 , essentially on about 2 or 3 weeks worth of production cars . On a B-body Avail in a 15x6 ONLY

[UFO]

A-body 14", C-body had the option as well in the same 15" as B-body.

[Chatt69chgr]

I looked on the Specialty Wheels website and they don't mention these wheels.  And they don't have an e-mail address.  They must have just released these and not updated the website.  Anybody have literature on these?  Sizes available, price, etc?

[69CoronetRT]

I looked on the Specialty Wheels website and they don't mention these wheels.  And they don't have an e-mail address.  They must have just released these and not updated the website.  Anybody have literature on these?  Sizes available, price, etc?

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AzA12Bee (Dave) and RJS (Ron) on Moparts purchased a set. You may want to get in touch with them. Chris at the 69 Charger registry knows Ron. He may be able to hook you up with him.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Ronnie will be replying shortly.......

[RJS]

They have been available for over a year I believe, initially they made the aftermarket style with chrome rim and nonoriginal sizes.  then last summer or so they reproduced the oem style with trim rings which they say and from what I can tell very accurate. Then last year at Carlise they had them in the correct B-Body size (but at extra cost )  15x6 . The only part not accurate is the center cap hopefully they will correct that soon . I'm going to try and attach a picture but not sure if I know how.  Ron

[Neal_J]

Do you mind if I ask the rough cost for these repops?

Thanks!

Neal

[Paul 500]

Around $1800 for a set of 4 including trim rings + wheel nuts

[Neal_J]

Thanks.

I failed to mention that they look great - especially with the redlines.

Neal

[RJS]

The 15x6 were $2300 last summer and 15x7 were around $1800.  Oh and thanks Ron

[gtx6970]

The 15x6 were $2300 last summer and 15x7 were around $1800.  Oh and thanks Ron

Ron,

I ReeeeeeeaLY need  (ok want ) a pic of the car ,,,please

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Heres one prior to him tearing the car apart...

The recall wheels really set the car off now.  Pics did this car no justice then and they dont do it now.....  Ronnie is reassembling this bad boy himself right now.  Ron has been a direct influence on the way my car looks now.  I'm always striving to get to his level of anality

He has taught me well

[RJS]

Hey Bill if tomorrow is nice I'm going to take the car out of the garage to get a better shot. I don't have the tail stripe on yet so It's still not done. Also have to get my butt back in gear to pull engine again it has what I believe is sloppy bores (KEITH BLACKS). 
Chris that was real nice what you said I almost shed a tear!!!!   I really don't think you need me to be anal, your car gets nicer every year.

[PocketThunder]

Yes!  they make the Kelsey Hayes (Warroir) in 17's!  Only $2,376.50 per set 

http://www.specialtywheelsltd.org/chrysler-wheels.html

This is my top pick so far for my C500. 

[Ghoste]

That's still cheaper than what folks want for the original ones in the smaller size.  I think they'll look great on your 500!

[INTMD8]

Guessing this company is out of business as the website no longer works. Did anyone take over making these wheels?

[Kern Dog]

This is a 13 1/2 year old thread.

[INTMD8]

This is a 13 1/2 year old thread.

Yes I'm aware of that.

[Kern Dog]

It was a surprise to me. 
I've bumped old threads just to mess with people. I thought maybe you had a similar thought.