Can anyone explain the difference between the mid '60s road wheels(for, say a '65 wildcat) and the road wheels from '71-'72? The bolt pattern and center hole appear the same, but I am told the "offset" is different? What does that mean and will the 71-72 wheels fit the '65? Thanks! I'm looking for a decent quality, affordable set of road wheels for a '65 Wildcat. Thanks!
The backspacing is different. More backspacing for hte 71 and up wheels. The pre 71 wheels had a bigger bump-out to clear the large 4-piston disc brake calipers.
I have a set of road wheels sans caps for 300.00 plus shipping. I am not sure if they are correct for your application.
Interested in the Road Wheels Jim, What year will the wheels fit? What's the backspacing? Do you have the caps? Condition? Can you post pix? ou: Thanks.
Another way to tell the wheel diff, is the pre '71 wheels had the 'registration ring' welded to the backside. The earliest have a 2" hole with a 2 1/8" for '66-70-then back to a 2" hole with the diff offset for '71-it can get confusing!
