Re: [Chrysler300] C-300 & B wheels

[Edward Mills Antique Tractors <millserat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Whatever you do, be careful of offset - the newer wheels, especially from front wheel drive cars have a much more inboard offset which will often give you significant problems.

These include alignment and steering geometry, but the most likely immediate problem is clearance - they can rub particularly at steering extremes and in the worst case they can wear thru the tire causing a tire failure.

If you are going with the newer rims, you may need to go with spacers and longer studs - personally I would not try to do it on a car with lug bolts.

It may be the best way to go IF you are also doing brakes and IF you choose hubs that are meant for the more offset rims - but thats a lot of $$$$ and engineering to do it right.

On 1/27/2014 6:06 PM, Anna F Noia wrote:

 

A suggestion, If your going wrong, go all the way wrong. I put a set of #2243 Chrysler alloy rims from a 2004 300 Chrysler on my C-Body. They are 17" diameter 5 x 4 1/2 and with a nice set of radial tires (225x60x17) look's just Great to my eye. I also converted my car to Disc brakes front and rear, using all chrysler parts. Just a suggestion.

 

Best Regards,
Stephen A. Noia
1-408-210-4736 cell

From: John Nowosacki <jsnowosacki@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Anna F Noia <sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Charles Schoendorf <cschoend@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] C-300 & B wheels

I've lost count of how many early 15" rims I probably let go over the years.  Now I'm having a heck of a time finding any.  I was thinking of going to 15" on my 57C, as the tires just don't seem to look 'right' as little 14's.  I know I'd have to change hubcaps.  Maybe a pair of road wheels similar to what is on my Hurst (just not gold painted or pin striped).

On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Anna F Noia <sa-noia@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

 

The Bolt diameter of 4 1/2 inches is not the only variable on the rims for your use. If all you want is to bolt up to your hubs, then OK. The 300 rim was a sturdier wheel, heavier gauge steel than the standard Saratoga and Windsor. They may also be slightly wider. The New Yorker had the same 5 x 4 1/2 inch

bolt pattern, and may also be of a heavier gauge steel. The early Imperial's had the 5 x 5 1/2 inch bolt pattern. Good luck.

Best Regards,Stephen A. Noia1-408-210-4736 cell

From: Charles Schoendorf <cschoend@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 4:41 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] C-300 & B wheels

 

I'm looking to purchase up to five steel rims for a C-300 or 300B.  I believe the rims were the same.  Specs are 15" diameter with 4 1/2" bolt pattern diameter.  Prior to '55 I believe that Saratogas and Windsors also had a 4 1/2" bolt pattern, which would work.  NY's and Imp's I believe were 5 1/2" diameter, ruling them out.

 

Many thanks.

 

Chuck, C-300 & a B

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