What rims fit over aluminum brake drums

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by Aussie V8, Dec 22, 2015.

  1. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    We've tried a couple of different 15" rims to fit up to the 1962 Wildcat. Last ones we tried were a set of 7" rally wheels but no way will they fit over the big aluminum brake drums. Anyone running aftermarket wheels that fit ? What make / model / dimensions of rim and are they easy enough to source ?
    Would like to see a set of nice alloys on it.
     
  2. roadrunnernz

    roadrunnernz Gold Level Contributor

    Because of the fins you'll have to go up to 16" or more to get them to fit on.
     
  3. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

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    With these wheels I needed to "trim down the fins







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    With these I was able to put the finned drums back on and have room to spare. There both 15"
     
  4. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your suggestions but I don't think trimming off the alloy fins is a solution we would undertake. Might have to hunt down a good set of these rally wheel covers as used in 1980s cars.
     

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  5. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Check the hub hole diameter differences. I recall they may not the same as those wheels.
     
  6. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    Jim are you referring to rally wheels or the wheel covers I pictured. Those covers from a distance look exactly like rally wheels and fit directly over the stock factory rims. I had a set on a Centurion I once owned and they looked great. Hard to find a nice set though.
     
  7. guyrobert

    guyrobert Guyrobert

    I happen to have a nice set in Vancouver Canada I would sell
     
  8. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    PM sent.
     
  9. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Centurions have the 71 up road wheel with the 71 up diameter center hub.
     
  10. guyrobert

    guyrobert Guyrobert

    PM returned!
     
  11. Aussie V8

    Aussie V8 Well-Known Member

    Just want to let everyone know I did buy those wheel covers off guyrobert.
    I must take this opportunity here to thank him very much for all the efforts he went to in regards to packaging and shipping.
    As we say here --- you're a legend mate. :TU:
     
  12. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    Your a very lucky man Ken - those caps are just not that easy to find in decent condition.
    I recall a set of NOS ones being offered here at a reasonable price, quite a while back, and no one was even interested. :Do No:
    Post a pic of your car with the caps installed when you can.
    . . . cheers mate :beer :TU:
     

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