Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets?
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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
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Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets?
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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
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Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets?
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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
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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
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Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets?
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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
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Re: Factory 15" Trim Rings don't fit Factory Wheets?
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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
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A 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.
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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
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