My `72 originally came with 14x7 Rally IIs. While they were in good condition, needing only a refinish, they had the old Bias-ply tires on them.
They were beyond dry-rotted, and I was unable to find a set of 14" tires that were as tall as the G78-14s that came with the car. The closest I could find was the 215/75R14, which still made the spedometer/odometer run too fast.
Eventually, I upgraded to the Wheel Vintiques 15x7 Rally reproductions. They are almost 2 years old and they still look great! I mounted BF GTA 225/70R15s and it looks great. It took up the wheelwell gap nicely, the spedometer accuracy is about dead-on and the price was right ($104.99/rim and $80/tire).
So I would strongly suggest 15" wheels, depending on your spedometer calibration.
Regarding the wheel painting in the previous post, I recall a few articles on this and they all called for some type of primer. I wouldn't paint a bare metal rim.
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Regards,
Henry
1989 Trans AM GTA
Brilliant Red with Dove Grey Interior
5.7 TPI/700R4 3.27 "Aussie" Rear
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1972 LeMans with Endura Option
Lucerne Blue with Black interior and Black Vinyl Top
400/TH350 (Sold)
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"Wind in my hair, shifting and drifting, mechanical music, adrenaline surge..."
-Rush, "Red Barchetta"
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