Pic request 57-59 owners - what wheels/tires are you running?

[J1MMY]

Hello folks, it’s a fair argument that wheel choice makes or breaks the look of a car, stock or otherwise. My Saratoga didn’t come on stock wheels and I’m stuck for choice. I have some ideas but I’d be interested/grateful to see what people have opted for, stock or not - particularly on 4 dr cars, but all input appreciated.

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

Stock 57-59 should be 14". If it was a "Police" or "Taxi" it may have 15". I prefer the stock look on my vehicles.

 

[Sixpactogo]

I like the 4 bar spinners that came on my 60 dart. That said, I had to stay with the 14" factory rims. I upgraded to radial tires from Coker Tires though.
Lets see your Saratoga.

 

[J1MMY]

These are the wheels it came on. Would have considered keeping them if it was a two door but don’t suit it as is. A fair bit of work has been done to the car in the last few months with more work ongoing. It’s a ‘repair and use’ project which has gone a little further than intended but thanks to a bunch of friends putting time in during evenings and weekends it will hopefully be on the road shortly after the festive season.

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

my '59 Imperial with 14" stock tires

 

[413]

Oversized and heavy cars that came with 14" wheels from factory. Not a great thing. I like 15" much better if it's not a stock restoration

I would choose a 15" wheel cover you like and run that. They were many to choose from over the years.

Or try to find a "tasteful" aftermarket wheel that looks good, not easy these days. They seem to like putting 16 fake bolts around the rim edge to look like a bead lock.

Here is my choice for the A108. Low cost with some dings on them, looks decent to my eyes.

 

[Sixpactogo]

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These are the wheels it came on. Would have considered keeping them if it was a two door but don’t suit it as is. A fair bit of work has been done to the car in the last few months with more work ongoing. It’s a ‘repair and use’ project which has gone a little further than intended but thanks to a bunch of friends putting time in during evenings and weekends it will hopefully be on the road shortly after the festive season.

I like it as it is but since it is your car, your choice. Enjoy it and do it your way.

 

[redjim]

Looks like the last owner thought of it as a street machine, what theme do you want to project for it? Stock? hot rod? mild custom? simple beater with some dog dish caps? The world is your oyster

 

[J1MMY]

Looks like the last owner thought of it as a street machine, what theme do you want to project for it? Stock? hot rod? mild custom? simple beater with some dog dish caps? The world is your oyster

I cannot speak for the PO as I’d like to strangle him for the horrific Patina snake oil that was poured all over the paintwork but I don’t know if he was responsible for the rims…im just grateful they aren’t staggered sizes as for me that’s a no-no on a 4dr.

Very mild custom. Other than repairs being carried out needed I’m not looking to stray too far from the originality of the overall aesthetic. A little altitude adjustment, a good cut back and rescue of the original paint and a good polish of the bright work. It’s going to be a daily driver so throwing money at a paint job isn’t going to happen. Big car, small parking spaces over here and people who don’t give a damn about opening their doors onto yours.