Challenger wheel • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Boston73Challenger** » 22 Dec 2001 22:32

Hi, I'm Travis and I am Having a "Hell" of a time finding aftermarket Wheels/ Mags for my 73' Challenger Rallye. What I wish to purchase is, some nice Cragers 0r,AM Racing rims . I need 14" so that's why it's a PAIn to find. Can anyone Help me E-mail: BEERGUT7@Juno.com
Greatly "Appreciate it" !!!! Travis
*** Also, Does anyone know the size of a 14"
(originally Rallye Wheels) Bolt circle tst~
4.5 Smaller Thanks alot for taking the time to look into this Happy Holidays !! T.

by **dave-r** » 23 Dec 2001 11:25

The studs are on a 4.5" circle.

Why do you need 14" wheels?

The original 14" wheels wore 60 or 70 series rubber. A 15" wheel with 50 or 60 series rubber is the same overall diameter.

Use the little table in the maths spreadsheet on my challenger web page to work out the diameter of any wheel/tyre combo.

by **Ross** » 13 Jan 2002 20:44

Hi... I have a 72 Challenger Ralley 340...
I'm trying to decide what size of rims to put on the car.

At this point, I'm interested in the magnum 500, fifteen inch, but I'm not too sure on the width of the rims. I'm looking for a nice wide width, and am concerned with keeping the car as original as possible in regards to height.

I am interested in feedback and discussion on this topic with other Challenger owners...
What do you think the maximum width is?

My e-mail address is crivers@shaw.ca

by **Christer** » 14 Jan 2002 7:38

I like the Magnum 500 too. If I had the money, I would choose 7" in the front and 8" in the rear.

by **dave-r** » 14 Jan 2002 8:35

If you want the same size on all 4 corners you have to stick with 15x7 inch to be safe.

With a 15x7 inch wheel I would use 60 series tires with a 225mm width to keep close to the original tire diameter and look. Bare in mind that these wheels were only available in the 14" size on Challengers originally.

by **dave-r** » 14 Jan 2002 10:06

If you go to my main web page and go to the page linked as 'Auto Maths Spreadsheet' you will find an Excel speadsheet with a table on it that tells you how tall any wheel/tire combo is.

For example a 225/60/15 is 25.6" tall. A slightly wider 235 (as wide as I would go with a 7" rim) is 26.1" tall.

by **Rizrtse** » 15 Jan 2002 1:08

I had great 14" Magnum 500 road wheels reproduced by Stockton Wheel in California. They made them for me 14x7 all around. The biggest 14" tire you can find is a P245r60, which I put in the rear and p235s in the front. These are approximately a 60 series tire with width close to a G. As far as I know the taller 70 series only go the a P225 width which is a bit skinny for me. Going to the 15" size opens up a world of choices.Riz

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 05 Mar 2002 5:52

What is the proper space saver spare tire and rim size for a Challenger R/T?

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 13 Mar 2002 2:41

Did Challengers ever come with a full-sized Rallye rim for a spare? Or was the spare always a painted steel rim?

by **Ted S (Teds)** » 13 Mar 2002 4:07

always a plain steel rim

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 09 May 2002 6:18

So much for the "R/T Challenger gets 15" Rallye rims" rule. It turns out that my 1970 440/6bbl R/T came off the line with F70/14 tires and front fenders for 14" rims as well and it was not a special order car. Does anyone else have this on their 1970 R/T?

by **Dave-R (Roppa440)** » 09 May 2002 7:43

What rule was that Jack?

14" was standard on all Challengers including the R/T.

15" was only standard on T/A, 340 package, and Hemi Challengers.

by **Peter Stillo (Peterstillo** » 09 May 2002 13:01

there are different fenders for a 70 challenger with 14" wheels and 15 " wheels ? what is different?

by **Dave-R (Roppa440)** » 09 May 2002 13:35

I would love to know that but i think it is something to do with the way they rolled the lip.

Hemi cars had almost the whole top of the arch rolled back to stop the front heavy car hitting the tires under hard braking.

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 09 May 2002 15:16

My mistake about the 15" rims on R/T's I guess... learn and move on. You're right Dave - the difference is how the lip was rolled on the front fenders.

by **Steve R (Rizrtse)** » 09 May 2002 23:46

14" rims with 70 tires and 3:91 gears is a tough combo on the highway!

by **Rob (Racer413)** » 10 May 2002 0:06

try 4.88's sometime

by **Steve R (Rizrtse)** » 10 May 2002 0:35

Can't manage 3:55 gears and 14" ties...no thanks Rob. Can your car go 80 without redlining?

by **Jack T (Jackt)** » 10 May 2002 3:56

My car has the A32 option - 4.10 Dana rear end with F70-14's from the factory. I think those rims and tires will be for sitting pretty. The real driving will be done with 15x7's on the front and 15x8's on the rear.

by **Rob (Racer413)** » 11 May 2002 12:59

It hits the rev limiter at 120. I dont drive on the hiway too much. I am a slave to the 1/4 mile.