SF-66TC
Well-Known Member
Though I wanted to keep the car as original as possible I was not willing to fork out the $$ for 14" tires. From an enthusiast point of view switching over from 14" to 15" wheels already removed the authenticity from the car. I did source some 15" hubcaps, but they're not from a '66 which also makes it non authentic. Since I wanted to go to 15" I had several choices to choose from within the Mopar line; Stock wheels, Police Wheels, Magnum 500 Wheels, Mopar Rallye Wheels (includes trim ring/center cap), Mopar Road Wheels (includes trim ring & center cap).
With the Stock Wheel - I could ONLY use a hubcap.
With the Police Wheel - a Black Wall or Raised White Lettering would look best on this. Although a stock hubcap COULD be used, the Black Wall or Raised White Lettering wouldn't go right with it.
With the Magnum 500 Wheels - to me they plain just didn't look right on a wagon. Raised White Lettering would look best.
With the Rallye Wheels - they would look ok, but they were mainly seen on Plymouths & Dodges (Chargers & Cuda's) not Chryslers. Raised white letters would also look best with these wheels, however hubcaps wouldn't look right with them.
With the Road Wheels - They have a Sporty yet Classic look and look great with white walls AND I could swap in hubcaps and still have white walls with these
Since I wanted the option to change the look I opted for the Mopar Road Wheel. By simply removing the trim ring and center cap I could opt for the stock look of a simple hubcap or let the chrome & painted center of the Road Wheel speak for itself. I'd seen the Road Wheel on several cars and really liked how they made the car stand out. This was the best choice for me.
I don't know why you think they don't belong on a pre '70 car.... to me they look great! But it's all a personal preference.... Can't say for sure whether these Road Wheels were around in '66, but I'm sure they were. Would like to know for sure what year they became available and what cars sported them the most.
