What is the OEM width of 14" Road Wheels? (The ones with trim rings)

[Big Bad Dad]

I put a set of new BFG tires on a nice set of the later style Road wheels on my 1967 R/T about 20 years ago. Now I am getting close to replacing the tires. I have been thinking my wheels are 14x6s. But, I have been reading that the original Mopar wheels are 14x5-1/2. Before I dismount the old tires to measure the width, and order new tires, am I incorrect in thinking they could be 14x6? Were 14x6s ever a factory width?

 

[fratzog lover]

They were 5.5. I think in 1970 they went to 6.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

They were 5.5. I think in 1970 they went to 6.

I don't know what year the wheels are. I put the set together with swap meet parts a long time ago. I just know they were all 4 the same size....

 

[fratzog lover]

Ok, I thought they were 69 date codes. If they are road wheels they should be 69 or later.

 

[33 IMP]

Anything that works on a 6" will be fine on a 5.5", and vice versa. Pick the tire size you want. 1/2 is meaningless, unless you are trying to fit huge tires and clearance is tight.

 

[R413]

The road wheels in 1969-1971 were all 14x5.5”
14x6 started in1972, but they still made the 5.5 also.

road wheels are the 5 spoke center with a trim ring.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

OK, thanks for the info. I have no idea what years these wheels are. I guess I better take one off and measure it before I order new tires. I want to go up one size, but not if the rim width would be wrong for the tires.

 

[33 IMP]

"Up one size" from what?

 

[Big Bad Dad]

"Up one size" from what?

from 215 to 225 / 70s. the 225s call for a min wheel width of 6".

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

1969-1971 wea all 14x5.5”
14x6 started in1972, but they still made the 5.5 also.

Are you sure cause my 70 RR 14x6

 

[dadsbee]

Are you sure cause my 70 RR 14x6

I'm sure Scott is positive.... lol

 

[33 IMP]

from 215 to 225 / 70s. the 225s call for a min wheel width of 6".

225 is .4" wider than the 215 in section. That's less than a 1/4" in either direction.
225s on a 5.5 wouldn't worry me in the slightest. I've had 235/60s on a 6" rim.

 

[R413]

I’m talking about the road wheels. The steel wheels in 1970 would have been 14x6.

225/70R14 fit just fine on a 5.5” rim. I have several cars like that.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I’m talking about the road wheels. The steel wheels in 1970 would have been 14x6.

225/70R14 fit just fine on a 5.5” rim. I have several cars like that.

Well mine have been on the car forever

 

[R413]

Your car hasn’t been around forever, only 1969 Or 70. Look at the wheels and get the dates off from them, then we will know what year they are from.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Your car hasn’t been around forever, only 1969 Or 70. Look at the wheels and get the dates off from them, then we will know what year they are from.

1970 as on since new

 

[R413]

Never heard of one. Never seen one, have any photos of these wheels?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Never heard of one. Never seen one, have any photos of these wheels?

You’ve never heard of 69- road wheels

 

[R413]

I’m talking about a photo of the 1969 or 1970 dates and the 14x6 stamp.

In other words I don’t believe you, no offense. I would like for you to show us the proof on the wheels. There is nothing in the 1970 parts book that goes along with what you are typing.

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Your car hasn’t been around forever, only 1969 Or 70. Look at the wheels and get the dates off from them, then we will know what year they are from.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I’m talking about a photo of the 1969 or 1970 dates and the 14x6 stamp.

In other words I don’t believe you, no offense. I would like for you to show us the proof on the wheels. There is nothing in the 1970 parts book that goes along with what you are typing.

Ok no offensive taken but not dismounting at this time but maybe in the spring. Please remember with Mopar anything is possible