Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger

Posted By: bill440rt

Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 04:04 PM

I'm trying to determine the correct style spare wheel, seems to be some conflicting info out there & I'm hoping someone knows the answer & can help me.

On a '70 Charger equipped with 15" x 7" Rallye wheels, would the car have a 15" x 7" Rallye wheel as a spare, or a 15x7 stamped steel wheel?
I know on a 14" road wheel equipped car it would have a 14" steel wheel.

Some are saying 15" Rallye wheel, others are saying 15" steel wheel.
Is it a build date issue perhaps? Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks!

Posted By: Morty426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 04:42 PM

450 steel wheel

Posted By: CornDogsCharger

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 05:48 PM

I know it isn't the same car but both '70 Superbirds that I restored came with rallies from the factory and both cars also still had their original spare intact. Both were steel wheels.

Justin
"CornDog"

Posted By: Ron69rr

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 05:56 PM

Steel wheels for spares.

Posted By: DPelletier

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 07:23 PM

Ironic; surely the use of a steel wheel on a rallye wheel equipped car was done for cost savings and now, 40 years later, the 450 steel wheels are worth substantially more than the rallyes!

Dave

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/17/12 09:58 PM

Bill,...I've never seen a rallye or road wheel car have anything but a "steelie" for a spare 14" or 15"

Posted By: Morty426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 12:32 AM

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Ironic; surely the use of a steel wheel on a rallye wheel equipped car was done for cost savings and now, 40 years later, the 450 steel wheels are worth substantially more than the rallyes!

Dave

Where do you think most people got there 450 steelies? By buying people's spare tires.

Posted By: moparfan53

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 12:50 AM

The dealer data book and price list both say "set of four" regarding optional wheels.

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1970/70_Charger0010.jpg

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/SalesmansPocketGuides/1970/70_Charger_4.jpg

Posted By: CornDogsCharger

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 01:39 AM

So.... if your car came with hubcaps then would the car have "450" wheels all the way around or was the "450" strictly a spare only?

Justin
"CornDog"

Posted By: bill440rt

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 02:06 AM

Gentlemen, thank you!

A "450" steelie were my thoughts as well, I was very certain.
Not sure where the rallye wheel rumor started, but my thoughts is that is was false.

So.....
Anyone have an extra "450" wheel?
I need one with a mid-'70 (pre-May) date code. Just need one, for a spare. I also have an ad in the Parts Wanted section.
Thx!!

Posted By: RJS

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 03:06 AM

Bill don't you have a broadcast sheet for that car?

Ron

Posted By: bill440rt

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 12:31 PM

Yep, I have two.

Posted By: Morty426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/18/12 04:37 PM

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So.... if your car came with hubcaps then would the car have "450" wheels all the way around or was the "450" strictly a spare only?

Justin
"CornDog"

Corndog,

For a B body you would get four body color 450 wheels with dog dish caps and a black 450 spare.

This is how my 70 Hemi GTX is optioned.

For an E body you would get four body color 450 wheels with dog dish caps and a space saver spare.

For a TA Challenger you would get four black 450 wheels with dog dish caps & trim rings and a space saver spare.

Morty

Posted By: CornDogsCharger

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/19/12 12:33 AM

Thanks Morty. Now I'll have to check my stash of wheels to see what all I have.

Justin
"CornDog"

Posted By: Morty426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/19/12 01:12 AM

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Thanks Morty. Now I'll have to check my stash of wheels to see what all I have.

Justin
"CornDog"

Well any 450s you have you should just send to me. I'll give you some cool retro slot mags.

Posted By: bill440rt

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/19/12 01:28 AM

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Thanks Morty. Now I'll have to check my stash of wheels to see what all I have.

Justin
"CornDog"

Well any 450s you have you should just send to me. I'll give you some cool retro slot mags.

I have some really cool 14" rallye's I could trade!

Posted By: Morty426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/19/12 04:11 PM

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Thanks Morty. Now I'll have to check my stash of wheels to see what all I have.

Justin
"CornDog"

Well any 450s you have you should just send to me. I'll give you some cool retro slot mags.

I have some really cool 14" rallye's I could trade!

Sorry - I got first dibs

Posted By: MLR426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/20/12 03:44 AM

Not to change any subject, what is this 15 inch spare for 2944169 H in lug area. I think it's a 69 or 70 but not sure. I haven't looked it up any where.

logan426

Posted By: 70gtx440dana

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/20/12 04:19 AM

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Not to change any subject, what is this 15 inch spare for 2944169 H in lug area. I think it's a 69 or 70 but not sure. I haven't looked it up any where.

logan426

69-70 B&C bodies "H" wheel

Posted By: MLR426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/20/12 01:57 PM

Thanks

logan426

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/20/12 02:18 PM

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Not to change any subject, what is this 15 inch spare for 2944169 H in lug area. I think it's a 69 or 70 but not sure. I haven't looked it up any where.

logan426

69-70 B&C bodies "H" wheel

Actually its a 70 wheel only, 69 and 71-later wheels did not have the part # stamped on them

Posted By: MLR426

Re: Correct 15" Spare Wheel Question, '70 Charger - 04/21/12 02:40 AM

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Not to change any subject, what is this 15 inch spare for 2944169 H in lug area. I think it's a 69 or 70 but not sure. I haven't looked it up any where.

logan426

69-70 B&C bodies "H" wheel

Actually its a 70 wheel only, 69 and 71-later wheels did not have the part # stamped on them

Thanks to both of you, whats the value, super nice unused condition. You should pm me so this doesn't redirect the original post.

logan426