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Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers

Posted By: domingo

Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:14 AM

Hi!

I was wondering which wheel options were available on a 69 HEMI Charger back in the day?

Thanks!

D

Posted By: 1970A13

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:29 AM

15-6 steel wheels with nut covers std 15-6 steel wheels with full size wheel covers opt.

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:40 AM

...slim pickins for the 15"...recalls

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Posted By: JRepucci

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:44 AM

15 inch full wheel option

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Posted By: 1970A13

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 06:19 AM

I forgot the recall wheels.i think the 15 inch wheel covers look good even though they look like they came off a truck or a polara!

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 07:29 AM

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15 inch full wheel option

The orange centers are truck wheel covers the 1968-'69 b-body version looks like this.

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 07:30 AM

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Posted By: JRepucci

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 07:48 AM

Yes, truck caps

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:35 PM

Man those 15" covers i dont likey!!

I guess I will have to go the 15" steelies and poverty hub caps on my HEMI charger, I dont have the buildsheet, so I dont know what came on the car originally....

Does somebody repro the recall wheels?

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 04:59 PM

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Man those 15" covers i dont likey!!

I guess I will have to go the 15" steelies and poverty hub caps on my HEMI charger, I dont have the buildsheet, so I dont know what came on the car originally....

Does somebody repro the recall wheels?

A HEMI car doesn't "deserve" dog dishes, IIRC Specialty Wheel was making 15" Recall wheels marketed under the name of "Road Warrior" style wheel, IIRC production dropped off for some time, I don't know if it resumed?, if not, some may still be in stock?..

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Posted By: moparfan53

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 05:03 PM

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Man those 15" covers i dont likey!!

I guess I will have to go the 15" steelies and poverty hub caps on my HEMI charger, I dont have the buildsheet, so I dont know what came on the car originally....

Does somebody repro the recall wheels?

Specialty Wheel does, there may be others. The wheel shown on their site is quite dark but maybe it is just the pic. The factory wheels were not that dark.

http://www.specialtywheel.com/product-showcase/mopar/mopar-warrior-wheel.html

EDIT: Looks like Dayclona types faster than me!

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 05:12 PM

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Specialty Wheel does, there may be others. The wheel shown on their site is quite dark but maybe it is just the pic. The factory wheels were not that dark.

I've had a set of their Recall wheels, the "argent" finish was light...I'd recommend a trim ring be added to emulate the appearance of the OEM wheel, as Specialty's wheel is a cast center(they have a steel insert embedded in the casting to avoid the issues, the OEM wheels had, FYI) welded into a chromed steel rim

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Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 05:17 PM

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EDIT: Looks like Dayclona types faster than me!

I only use one finger

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 06:09 PM

and what would be the part number for the 15" steelies??? would those be the 450 wheels?

Posted By: 1970A13

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 06:28 PM

6bblgt what about the full size ones i have seen on the big cars that have disc brakes?

Posted By: moparfan53

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 06:44 PM

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and what would be the part number for the 15" steelies??? would those be the 450 wheels?

Standard steel wheel was part# 2944169, 15x6. The 450 wheels are 15x7.

Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 10:08 PM

I made the mistake of going dog dishes on my 69 Hemi GTX although even with non stock 15x8 in the back. I would never do that again, period mags for a 66-69 HemiCar, well for me anyway.

Sheldon

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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 10:32 PM

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and what would be the part number for the 15" steelies??? would those be the 450 wheels?

The 15x6 steel wheel is an H wheel for 1969, no part number or pentastar was stamped on the wheel for 1969 but the part was 2944169. A correct set of date coded real H wheels can set you back 3-5K. I have 4 perfect 3/13 and 1 3/12 H wheels for my A12, I have had offers of 5k for them but they are not for sale

I have a set of 5 perfect 2944155 15x6.5 wheels on my R/T , Galen's book doesn't even list them, they are 70 date code but I don't care and they were cheap

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Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 10:41 PM

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I made the mistake of going dog dishes on my 69 Hemi GTX although even with non stock 15x8 in the back. I would never do that again, period mags for a 66-69 HemiCar, well for me anyway.

Sheldon

Bite your tongue!...you will be stoned and crucified for that statement by the must have "dog dish/bowl what have you" lovin crowd..

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 10:43 PM

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Specialty Wheel does, there may be others. The wheel shown on their site is quite dark but maybe it is just the pic. The factory wheels were not that dark.

I've had a set of their Recall wheels, the "argent" finish was light...I'd recommend a trim ring be added to emulate the appearance of the OEM wheel, as Specialty's wheel is a cast center(they have a steel insert embedded in the casting to avoid the issues, the OEM wheels had, FYI) welded into a chromed steel rim

I have them on my Coronet 500 vert, I like the chrome wheel without the trim ring, I'm not going for 100% stock look. The problem with the repops is they are 15x7 or 15x8 wide where originals are 15x6 so original size tires will look funny on them.

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Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:17 PM

part number 2881753 '68 & '69 b-body ALL and drum brake Dodge/Plymouth c-bodies

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Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:18 PM

part number 2881756 CHRYSLER

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Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:19 PM

part number 2881757 c-bodies with "DISC BRAKES"

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Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:22 PM

The centers are interchangeable (including the orange truck ones).

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:31 PM

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and what would be the part number for the 15" steelies??? would those be the 450 wheels?

Standard steel wheel was part# 2944169, 15x6.

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Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/28/13 11:32 PM

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and what would be the part number for the 15" steelies??? would those be the 450 wheels?

Standard steel wheel was part# 2944169, 15x6. The 450 wheels are 15x7.

The 450 wheel is 70 and later and should not be compared to 69 wheels and 69 cars

Posted By: 1970A13

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 02:02 AM

6bblgt good info,there was a white 68 plymouth wagon running around here that had the 2881757 wheel covers on it.i always thought the covers looked like a turbine engine!

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 03:41 AM

Dayclona,

That pic of the green charger with the recall wheels looks killer, I think Im gonna go with the repros.

15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear

BF Goodrich Radial TAs 235 front 275 rear.

Should look good....dont you guys think???

The original tires on a 69 Charger look wimpy anyway!!!!

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 05:01 AM

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Dayclona,

That pic of the green charger with the recall wheels looks killer, I think Im gonna go with the repros.

15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear

BF Goodrich Radial TAs 235 front 275 rear.

Should look good....dont you guys think???

The original tires on a 69 Charger look wimpy anyway!!!!

Have I ever steered you wrong!

...recalls would look real sharp on your HEMI Charger...they'll be spendy, your looking at $1200+USD for a set of 4 rims, but it's a HEMI car, as far as max tire size, I run 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear on my 70 Charger on 15X7 rims with 4.250 backspacing, no contact/rubbing

Mike

Posted By: drmopar

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 02:32 PM

Good luck getting them. They have been on back order for at least 2 months for me.

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 06:35 PM

DANG! PARTY SPOILER!!

Posted By: drmopar

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 07:05 PM

Sorry brother. As soon as I hear otherwise ill let you know.

Posted By: 52savoy

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 07:10 PM

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The centers are interchangeable (including the orange truck ones).

Not to be a spoil sport but the truck wheel covers aren't the same..
I have several sets of passenger car covers besides whats on my '68 roadrunner plus... nos truck covers.
The stainless is a slightly different design.

Looking at your pictures.. The C-body outer covers probably are a match. They have the extra rib.

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 12/29/13 08:34 PM

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Dayclona,

That pic of the green charger with the recall wheels looks killer, I think Im gonna go with the repros.

15x7 in the front and 15x8 in the rear

BF Goodrich Radial TAs 235 front 275 rear.

Should look good....dont you guys think???

The original tires on a 69 Charger look wimpy anyway!!!!

Have I ever steered you wrong! ...recalls would look real sharp on your HEMI Charger...they'll be spendy, your looking at $1200+USD for a set of 4 rims, but it's a HEMI car, as far as max tire size, I run 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear on my 70 Charger on 15X7 rims with 4.250 backspacing, no contact/rubbing

Mike

Less expensive than originals or H wheels for sure

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 07:12 PM

Specialty Wheel has dropped the ball on the recall wheels, they are no longer making em.

And if they do, it will probable be a few years till the make another run of those....

So????

I guess Im just gonna get me some steelies and hubcaps....
Or maybe a set of Cragar SS wheels? They look good on a 69 Charger....

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 07:16 PM

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Specialty Wheel has dropped the ball on the recall wheels, they are no longer making em.

And if they do, it will probable be a few years till the make another run of those....

So????

I guess Im just gonna get me some steelies and hubcaps....
Or maybe a set of Cragar SS wheels? They look good on a 69 Charger....

Did they say why they stopped making them?

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 07:33 PM

Nope, I didnt even ask...

But I guess its just a matter of limited demand. I dont see anybody but 69 Charger guys ordering those...

And for the price, most would opt for another aftermarlet styled wheel???

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 07:36 PM

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Nope, I didnt even ask...

But I guess its just a matter of limited demand. I dont see anybody but 69 Charger guys ordering those...

And for the price, most would opt for another aftermarlet styled wheel???

I'm using them on my 69 Coronet 500 convertible, but you are right, I mostly see them on Chargers

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 08:40 PM

Were those available ion any model Dodge in 69???

Still I dont see that big of a demand on them...

Only 69 Dodge guys that wanna look "stockish" because they arent even 100% correct for a resto.

They would have probably sold more if they had made em 100% correct?

I dont knoww.....still it sucks, I was already envisioning my Charger with those rims and an 8" out back with a bigger tire.

Posted By: RSNOMO

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 09:49 PM

How concerned are you with being 'correct'???

Could step outside the box and go with a 15" 'Magnum'...

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 10:35 PM

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How concerned are you with being 'correct'???

Could step outside the box and go with a 15" 'Magnum'...

Im not concerned at all on staying stock on the tires and wheels. They are so easy to swap I couldnt care less!!!

In fact, I do have a set of 15 x 7" magnums with the chromed lips here at the shop right now...but I never cared much for the looks of those....I dont like magnum wheels all that much....

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/02/14 10:54 PM

Do you guys think I could fit this rim

15" x 8" with a 4.25" backspace
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/crr-61c581242/overview/

and 275/60 R 15 BF Goodrich Radial TA tires on my 69 Charger?
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/bfg-17476/overview/

fronts available are

15" x 7" w 4" BS
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/crr-61c571240/overview/

and was planning to run 245/60 15 radial TAs there
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/bfg-98854/overview/

opinions??? will they fit no prob???

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/03/14 05:23 PM

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Specialty Wheel has dropped the ball on the recall wheels, they are no longer making em.

And if they do, it will probable be a few years till the make another run of those....

So????

I guess Im just gonna get me some steelies and hubcaps....
Or maybe a set of Cragar SS wheels? They look good on a 69 Charger....

Why not look for a used set?

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/03/14 05:30 PM

Importing used auto parts into Peru can be a real hassle since its BANNED.

I have lost a bunch of parts at customs because of that. Its a gamble...so when I can avoid that I do. I just ordered those cragars.

Posted By: AZ_A12_BEE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/03/14 07:02 PM

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Importing used auto parts into Peru can be a real hassle since its BANNED.

I have lost a bunch of parts at customs because of that. Its a gamble...so when I can avoid that I do. I just ordered those cragars.

Really, why is it banned? Some things just can't be bought new.

Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/03/14 07:15 PM

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Specialty Wheel has dropped the ball on the recall wheels, they are no longer making em.

And if they do, it will probable be a few years till the make another run of those....

So????

I guess Im just gonna get me some steelies and hubcaps....
Or maybe a set of Cragar SS wheels? They look good on a 69 Charger....

Can't go wrong with Cragar's on anything. here they are on one of my Chargers.

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Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/03/14 11:16 PM

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Importing used auto parts into Peru can be a real hassle since its BANNED.

I have lost a bunch of parts at customs because of that. Its a gamble...so when I can avoid that I do. I just ordered those cragars.

Really, why is it banned? Some things just can't be bought new.

Same thing I tell the customs officers down here...

Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 03:49 PM

I think it will look cool with the Cragars.-

Mine is also F8 green w a black vynil top.

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Posted By: hemi68charger

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 05:21 PM

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I have a set of 5 perfect 2944155 15x6.5 wheels on my R/T , Galen's book doesn't even list them, they are 70 date code but I don't care and they were cheap

If they look good and you likey, who cares.....

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 05:32 PM

There's nothing better than the "All Business" looks of a painted steelie with the dog dish caps in my personal opinion. I had an F8 dart GTS, and with the redline dodge centers, they looked great. These cars weren't mass produced for "Show", they were meant to go really fast on a straight line and leave others at the line polishing there wheels!!!!!

Sorry Dave, had to be said.........

Posted By: moparfan53

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 05:53 PM

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...I have a set of 5 perfect 2944155 15x6.5 wheels on my R/T , Galen's book doesn't even list them, they are 70 date code but I don't care and they were cheap

Perhaps Galen should start looking in Chrysler parts books.

They are shown for C body wagons.

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Posted By: 1MYTGTX

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 07:23 PM

These are Cragar Eliminator 500's
15x8 all four corners
295/50/15 rear & 245/60/15 front

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Posted By: domingo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 08:59 PM

Looks great!

Posted By: LimeliteAero

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 10:30 PM

Does anyone not like Cragar SS wheels?

hey Chris, Do you have a profile picture with those wheels?

Posted By: 1MYTGTX

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/04/14 11:33 PM

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Does anyone not like Cragar SS wheels?

hey Chris, Do you have a profile picture with those wheels?

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Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 01/06/14 07:46 PM

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Does anyone not like Cragar SS wheels?

hey Chris, Do you have a profile picture with those wheels?

I have several buddies that do not like them & do not like them on my Charger at all. I run them anyway. They all think there were just over used. Um, yeah. For a good reason. Because it is the coolest wheel ever made.....

Posted By: 70gtx440dana

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 04/21/21 01:57 AM

Very old post here.....Can anyone shed some light on this 2944169 H wheel. Appears to be dated 2 22 71 (M51) next to valve stem. Would this be a service part? Or, did Mopar use these in production after 1970? What is the estimated value of a single wheel dated 71 versus the more desirable 68-70 dates.? H is visible on front side. Just filled in with a couple coats of paint.

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Posted By: ph23vo

Re: Which wheel options were available for 69 HEMI Chargers - 04/21/21 03:54 PM

go with keystone domingo.... they look awesome on all mopars

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