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Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? #2808756 08/14/20 09:18 AM 08/14/20 09:18 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	I have a set of NOS 15x7 Trim Rings, the ones that were reproduced by chrysler in 2006. I also have a set of factory 1970 390 wheels that I trying to install rings on. When installing, I cant get them to seat all the way. I don't want to beat on them and possibly dent ring. Does anyone else have this problem? I tried various combinations of wheels and rings and they don't want to seat. 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2808762 08/14/20 09:41 AM 08/14/20 09:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL Mastershake340 master
Mastershake340 master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,341 Crook County, ILL	I think that was one of the complaints of those rings, they don't fit 100%. I have a set too, and at least one of them I can't get to fully seat on a factory '450 wheel.

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2808811 08/14/20 11:16 AM 08/14/20 11:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN M MOPARMIKE69 master
MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN	That's why I spent an arm and a leg to get a set of 5 "original" 15 trim rings and then paid to have them restored for my 70 Hemi cuda vert. No repops or later Mopar trim rings fit and look correct. 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: MOPARMIKE69] #2808821 08/14/20 11:37 AM 08/14/20 11:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	I probably have a dozen or so 15 x 7 originals but none are perfect. Who did you use to have your rings restored? 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2809437 08/16/20 11:04 AM 08/16/20 11:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN M MOPARMIKE69 master
MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN	I live in the Nashville, TN area. I use S&H Chrome Plating & Powder coating. 817 Madison Industrial Dr., Madison,TN 37115. phone 615-865-0100 They do all my plating and stainless and I have used them for years. 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: MOPARMIKE69] #2809597 08/16/20 09:20 PM 08/16/20 09:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA N NANKET master
NANKET master N Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,951 northwest USA	The trim ring has this step that hits the rim edge and stops it from going on. So hitting more will just damage the ring Measure this distance on an original and compare to your Reproduction rings. mopar performance part numbers start with The letter P. NOS Chrysler part numbers do not.

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: NANKET] #2809625 08/16/20 11:27 PM 08/16/20 11:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,515 Las Vegas, NV 6bblgt I Live Here
6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,515 Las Vegas, NV	VS. an original 15x7.0" trim ring

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: MOPARMIKE69] #2810723 08/19/20 03:19 PM 08/19/20 03:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	Originally Posted by MOPARMIKE69 I live in the Nashville, TN area. I use S&H Chrome Plating & Powder coating. 817 Madison Industrial Dr., Madison,TN 37115. phone 615-865-0100 They do all my plating and stainless and I have used them for years. Thanks Mike. I'll look them up. 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: NANKET] #2810726 08/19/20 03:23 PM 08/19/20 03:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	Originally Posted by NANKET The trim ring has this step that hits the rim edge and stops it from going on. So hitting more will just damage the ring Measure this distance on an original and compare to your Reproduction rings. mopar performance part numbers start with The letter P. NOS Chrysler part numbers do not. NANKET - Are you sure that the problem? I think I'm well past that on the step in the rim. Is there a simple Mod to get them to seat? Maybe cut a relief slot? 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: RSI700VIPER] #2810742 08/19/20 04:27 PM 08/19/20 04:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan A A727Tflite master
A727Tflite master A Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan	A Originally Posted by RSI700VIPER Originally Posted by NANKET The trim ring has this step that hits the rim edge and stops it from going on. So hitting more will just damage the ring Measure this distance on an original and compare to your Reproduction rings. mopar performance part numbers start with The letter P. NOS Chrysler part numbers do not. NANKET - Are you sure that the problem? I think I'm well past that on the step in the rim. Is there a simple Mod to get them to seat? Maybe cut a relief slot? Take some modeling clay and make some strings of it, place on the wheel from bead area down towards the web. Install the trim ring and remove it, see where the clay gets cut.

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: A727Tflite] #2810755 08/19/20 05:08 PM 08/19/20 05:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey R RSI700VIPER OP super stock
RSI700VIPER OP super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,149 NW New Jersey	It appears that the inner ring overlap is the culprit. If you look at my OP, you can see that only this area is hanging. Maybe I can dremel the overlay. 1970 Superbird 440 Six BBL, 4-Speed, Dana, FJ5 1969 Daytona Charger 440 4-Speed, Dana, EV2 1971 340 Challenger Conv. Flemington Speedway Pace Car, FC7 1970 340 Six Pack Callenger T/A 4-speed T8 Tan 1971 340 Challenger RT Formal Roof, EV2 w/ V2 Stripe & Orange Houndstooth 1969 Talladega Torino, 428CJ 1969 Gurney Special Cyclone Spoiler II, 351 Cleveland "Id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" Ben Franklin 1755

Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets? [Re: A727Tflite] #2810756 08/19/20 05:09 PM 08/19/20 05:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	I remember when this issue was being discussed. I thought the problem was determined to be that the ring with the "teeth" on it isn't positioned correctly when welded. You can see in one of the pictures that the end of the ring is offset.

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