Re: {Chrysler 300} Stockton Wheel

I too an suspect of the notion that pre-radial steel wheels are apt to throw wheel covers. I've got 9, all on radials, all on original wheels, no problem.

My Father in law of blessed memory told me best way to keep wheel covers on is to paint the wheels so the covers grip into the paint. Worth a try.

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From: "Ryan Hill" <ryan_hillc300@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 12:03pm
To: "pffkllc@xxxxxxx" <pffkllc@xxxxxxx>
Cc: "Chrysler300 list server email" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Stockton Wheel

In the absence of any good sources with the ‘bumps’, I think it would be feasible tor a good machine shop or wheel restoration shop to add the bumps then rebalance the wheel.

My thinking has always been the flexing in a wheel has more to do with age and metal fatigue than radial tires. I think a set of 60 year old wheels from a low mileage car in a dry climate would still perform pretty well.

In the mid 1980’s when I was driving my first ’65 300 pretty hard there was always a wheel that would not hold a hubcap. Moved it front to rear, changed the caps around…..always the same wheel under hard cornering. I later discovered one of the wheels had been replaced early in the cars life due to pothole damage. With tires removed, three wheels looked clean and solid inside, one had some rust and pitting and looked older. Guess which one was losing its hubcap?

Ryan Hill

On Oct 6, 2025, at 6:00 AM, 'pffkllc@xxxxxxx' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks for that information Rich. I am trying to find "new" wheels for the K that will hold the hubcaps and not flex under the radial tires, but few if any have the "bumps" that hold the hubcaps on the wheels.

Pete.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 05:58:46 PM EDT, Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx> wrote:

https://www.stocktonwheel.com/ Website looks good, but… MS Copilot says: Stockton Wheel does appear to still be in business, at least nominally—but with caveats. The company has changed ownership since 2011, and while their website remains online, recent customer reports suggest serious issues with communication and service. Multiple users have noted unanswered emails, phone calls, and texts, even when trying to place orders.

Some enthusiasts speculate that the shop may still be doing limited wheel and rim repair or 4x4 wheel fabrication, but custom orders seem unreliable at best. Alternatives like Wheel Vintiques, Wheelsmith, and Pete Paulsen have been recommended by others in the community for more responsive service.

If you're considering contacting them, it might be worth a personal visit to their Fremont Street location in Stockton—just to confirm activity firsthand. Want help drafting a message or exploring other wheel sources?

I live 30 miles straight east of their shop and did some business with them years ago. Was unimpressed with their overall performance. Stockton has been one of the horrible CA cities forever. Not sure if Pete Paulsen is still in bidness.

Rich Barber

From: 'pffkllc@xxxxxxx' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:22 AM
To: Chrysler300 list server email <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: {Chrysler 300} Stockton Wheel

Has anyone been in touch with, or done business with Stockton Wheel since the previous owner passed away? I’m looking to replace the wheels on Anne’s K with newer wheels that will not flex (as much?) as the originals when equipped with radial tires. As you K people know, it is difficult to keep your hubcaps on when using radials. The only question is whether the new wheels will have the “bumps” that secure the K hubcaps. Has anyone bought wheels for a K from them? Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Pete Fitch

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