Changing to wire wheels

[Ralph Messina CLC 4937]

I need to buy four rims and tires. I’d appreciate thoughts or experience about putting ’53 style wire wheels and radials on a my ’66 Eldorado.

1.   Are there any issues with fit in the wheel well or in performance  - like not remaining true?
2.   I’ve seen 48 and 54 spoke wheels advertised . Is there a significant strength or handling difference?
3.   I’d appreciate recommendations about good vendors.
4.   I’d appreciate warning about vendors to avoid in a PM
5.   Does the front end alignment have to be adjusted for radials?

I'm aware that they are not "authentic". This will be cruise/tour car, so I’m personalizing it to taste.

Thanks,

Ralph

[Dan LeBlanc]

I believe Kanter now sells the wire wheels you're looking for.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

G'day Ralph,

With regard to question No. 5, you will need to have the wheels correctly aligned for Radials.   Radials require less Toe-in than Cross-plies.

Bruce.

[signart]

Coker Tire has a division that carries wheels & centers and about as nice a wire wheel you will find. I think it is "Wheel Vintique" or something similar.

Art Woody

[Ralph Messina CLC 4937]

Thanks for your input.

Ralph