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65 gto wheel tire combo
Looking to buy a 'day two' tire and wheel combo for my 65 GTO. I cant identify the wheels in the attached photos. They are either 15x7 or 15x8. Of course the dealer who has this car for sale doesnt know.
Any ideals?
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Cragers? what am I missing? I'd guess 15X 6, maybe 16X7 in the rear. (but most likely both 6")
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1965 Pontiac LeMans. M21, 3.73 in a 12 bolt, Kauffman 461. |
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My guess would be 15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear. I'm running that combo on mine right now but in Rally 1's. 215/65/15 front and 245/60/15 rears.
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"I know just enough to keep me here, but not enough to get me out" |
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They are both 15 inch wheels I was seeing if anyone could guess at the width of the wheels based on the photos.
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1965 Wheels
First picture is my long gone red 65 with 15x7 centerline’s front and 15x8 on back. Don’t remember tire size but do remember the front tires would rub on a hard turn.
Second picture is my 64 with 15x7 Cragars on front and back. P215/65R15 front and P235/60R15 back |
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Thought I had a picture of what it looks like from behind but this is all I have. Wheels were not on the car very long because I have Hurst wheels
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Good looking cars Bob. Did you find new 65 yet???? It is out there somewhere..
"Bill"! |
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Hi Bill no I have not found the right one yet. Thanks for the compliment both cars and a boat are keeping me busy.
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Thanks for the info, looks like what is on your 64 is what I am looking for.
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Those are Cragar SS wheels. Been in production since 1964, so period correct. Still made.
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Jeff |
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Good choice I like red line tires and they would look very nice on your car as well. This is a better picture of what the back wheel looks like from behind
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Cragar S/S wheels. The typical 60-70s aftermarket wheel. The 275-60-15 on a 15-8 zero offest that fits my Impala will not fit my 65. But the same tire on a 15x8 '81 Trubo wheel with 4.5 backspace will.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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Thanks for the replies. Now the trick will be to find someone with inventory. The direct drill wheels are on back order
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Bob, that is a GREAT looking rear view. 2nd day all the way!!!!!!!!
"Bill"! |
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on my 65 i have always run 275/60r15 on 15x7 rally two wheels on rear, and 225/70r14 up front.
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I have American Racing (Ansen Sprint 15x7) on mine 225/60 x 15 all four corners. I may go wider in the back at some point.
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65 Tempest, 400, TH400 86 Fiero SE 2.8 |
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My estimate is that they are 7" wide, and 225/70R15's.
I prefer the direct drill wheels. I had a set of uni-lugs on my 77 TA, did not like them...
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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Great Wheels
I bought a set of Crager's back in 1966. They are still on the car and have stayed in beautiful condition for 55 years. Goodness ,I had to do a calculation to get the years. Sad to say I am older now as well.
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