Rallye wheels
02-20-2008, 10:44 AM
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Rallye wheels
I've noted previously that I'd rather see the old Rallye wheels on the Challenger, so I e-mailed a supplier about them. Here's the exchange:
My e-mail:
Hello. Do you know yet if the bolt pattern on your old-school Mopar Rallye wheels will fit the new Dodge Challenger? I plan on getting an '09 model later this year and want to restore it as much as possible to 1970 Challenger style. That, of course, would include proper Rallye wheels. Thanks!
The response:
Hi, They actually use a metric pattern on the new Magnums and Challengers and they are a few millimeters different. They actually bolt up but aren’t centered on the lugs. I hope this helps. Thanks very much,
Ron Jenkins Magnumforce Inc.408-559-6633http://www.magnumforce.com
Uhhh..."aren't centered on the lugs"? I dunno about that.... I think he's saying they fit but they don't fit. [&:]
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My e-mail:
Hello. Do you know yet if the bolt pattern on your old-school Mopar Rallye wheels will fit the new Dodge Challenger? I plan on getting an '09 model later this year and want to restore it as much as possible to 1970 Challenger style. That, of course, would include proper Rallye wheels. Thanks!
The response:
Hi, They actually use a metric pattern on the new Magnums and Challengers and they are a few millimeters different. They actually bolt up but aren’t centered on the lugs. I hope this helps. Thanks very much,
Ron Jenkins Magnumforce Inc.408-559-6633http://www.magnumforce.com
Uhhh..."aren't centered on the lugs"? I dunno about that.... I think he's saying they fit but they don't fit. [&:]
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02-22-2008, 09:04 AM
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RE: Rallye wheels
Sounds like that's what he's saying. I think that once the Challenger is out for a year or so aftermarket people will make them (or at least I hope so as I, like you, don't like those five blade wheels on a Challenger). Way too much lavish (or in current terms, "bling").[:'(]
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02-22-2008, 08:55 PM
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RE: Rallye wheels
Sounds as if the bolt circle is different-smaller or larger, thus they won't be centered on the lugs.
Rather than chancing snapping off the studs, you would need something called "eccentric lugs" (aka - eccentric roto-lugs) to accomodate the existing wheels - until the correct lug size and spacing are incorporated into the wheel manufacture.
Eccentric lugs are "off center sleeves" that turn onto the wheel studs. they line up in a "radius" from the center of the hub and fill the space in the wheels' oversized lug openings. I'm not sure if anyone makes them anymore. A company called Appliance Wheels used to, but I'm not sure they still exist / are in business. I used them on several cars back in the 70's and 80's when I couldn't get the wheels I wanted for my car in the exact / correct bolt pattern. They worked well.
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RE: Rallye wheels
Probably can't find 'em in the correct bolt pattern or rim size, but I'd love to see a set of chrome Cragar SS rims on the Challenger. Wonder is Cragar makes them in 18" X 7"/7.5"?
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RE: Rallye wheels
THis wheel thing is confusing for me. I am going to have to really think about what I want to get.
Do I stay with newer style wheels or do I go retro. My old CHallenger had turbine style wheels, but I have not seen that style (with many fins) from any manufacturer these days. One reason is that they take a while to wash because of the many fins.
Do I stay with newer style wheels or do I go retro. My old CHallenger had turbine style wheels, but I have not seen that style (with many fins) from any manufacturer these days. One reason is that they take a while to wash because of the many fins.
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RE: Rallye wheels
ORIGINAL: Jeremiah 29:11
THis wheel thing is confusing for me. I am going to have to really think about what I want to get.
Do I stay with newer style wheels or do I go retro. My old CHallenger had turbine style wheels, but I have not seen that style (with many fins) from any manufacturer these days. One reason is that they take a while to wash because of the many fins.
THis wheel thing is confusing for me. I am going to have to really think about what I want to get.
Do I stay with newer style wheels or do I go retro. My old CHallenger had turbine style wheels, but I have not seen that style (with many fins) from any manufacturer these days. One reason is that they take a while to wash because of the many fins.
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RE: Rallye wheels
Look at my avatar to see what turbine wheels look like.
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RE: Rallye wheels
Go retro I say. Once I have money for rims, I am going retro for my Mustang. But then again, the Bullets are I guess, But I want these.
http://cruizinconceptswholesale.com/...ts.asp?cat=257
Actually I would love these ones, BUT they are way too expensive and they only come in 20's[:'(]. I want 18's
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...t_detail&p=110
http://cruizinconceptswholesale.com/...ts.asp?cat=257
Actually I would love these ones, BUT they are way too expensive and they only come in 20's[:'(]. I want 18's
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...t_detail&p=110
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