You can get new reproduction correct wire wheels from Coker Tire. About $1k for a set of 4. Yes, they are available in the correct 5 ½ on 5 bolt pattern. I do plan on getting some for my '66 Imperial 'vert, but first I need to close on my new condo, so I will have to wait, but I now have the correct Triple Band White Walls thanks to Daniel LaPlaunt and his '65 wanting correct '65 tires! Please be aware these are NOT Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, as those were not available, but some other brand at the time. This has been a topic on the OIC in the past, but I had a crash a couple months ago and lost my entire archive of Imperial stuff.
Can anyone state who the manufacturer was and why the Kelsey-Hayes have the reputation if they were in fact not used?
Thanks,
Wm. R. Ulman
Seattle, WA
'66 Crown Convertible Coupe - Doris Day
'95 Buick Roadmaster - Rock Hudson LT-1 350c.i.d. full framed rocket Sedan (catches rubber in second!)
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Subject: IML: Wire wheels
Hello,
a friend of mine owns a 56 Imperial and is looking for some wire wheels.
Any idea where to get some ?
Marco
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