RE: IML: Wheels for 69 Imperial LeBaron

["Rob McCall" <Rob_Mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jens,

Your Imp has a 5x5" bolt pattern, and the wheel should be a 15x6".  Two of
the wheels on my LeBaron are bent and took a whole lot of weight to balance.
This bolt pattern has been used by GM, Ford, and Dodge on pickup trucks over
the years, so looking at truck wheels is an option.

I had planned to run a Cragar 390 series (Street Pro) wheel, but since my
plan has changed, I've taken a look at the Cragar Black D Window.  They
don't make a 6" wide wheel, but here's the Summit Racing
(www.summitracing.com) part number for the 7":  CRR-3425750.

Since it is a steel wheel, the stock wheel cover should snap into place.  I
haven't tried it (yet) so that theory still needs to be tested.  The
backspacing needs to be measured, but I think there will be enough
clearance.  Also, I need to measure the center register hole to confirm it
will clear the center on the Imperial.  

Rob McCall
'67 LeBaron

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jens Dybdahl
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:29 AM
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Subject: IML: Wheels for 69 Imperial LeBaron

The wheels on my 69 Imperial LeBaron Coupe are so worn they cannot be
balanced properly.
I bought new Michelin 235/75/15 tires and am pleased with the ride, but at
least one wheel is so damaged I can't use the tires without a tube in them.
Others just can't be balanced properly.
I almost bought myself a set of wheels from Summit Racing (Wheel Vintiques),
but foirstly, they are not the original style, and secondly, I found out at
the very last minute they don't fit.
I have been told over and over again that all Chryslers (including the
Imperials) use a 15x7 rim with a 5x4½ bolt circle. Byt when I measure my
wheels it is clear they have a 5x5 bolt pattern, not a 5x4½.
Can anyone tell me:
1) What is the correct wheel size for the 69 Imperial? Width, back space,
and bolt circle?
2) Where can I get myself five good (if possible new) wheels for my
Imperial?
I am based in Denmark, so shipping of course is a major cost. But I can
possibly have them shipped to Illinois and put on an export container. I'd
rather spend more money on the right stuff than go cheap and get
disappointed - it takes me a minimum of six weeks from the day I buy till I
see the wheels. That means mid May, and then it is high time to go cruising.
It seems these wheels are very difficult to get in Europe.

Jens Dybdahl


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