Topic: 1967 14" Styled Steel Wheels

[jwc66k]

I think it was called dark argent.

It's the same shade as 66 SST wheele. I put a set of 67 on my 66 Hardtop because the 67 SST wheels are wider.
Jim

[mtinkham]

Thank you. NPD has it listed on their site. I will try that.

[mtinkham]

Looking for a little advice. I purchased a set of Styled Steel Wheels and they are 5" wide, not the required 5-1/2" wide for 67. I also purchased an almost new set of F70-14 WSW wide ovals and they measure 5-1/2" bead-to-bead.

Has anybody used F70-14 wide ovals on the 5" wide SSW? Any concerns with running these tires on the earlier SSW?

[mtinkham]

Any thoughts or opinions on using 5? vs 5-1/2? width rims with F70-14? wide ovals?

[ruppstang]

I do not know why you purchased 5-inch rims for your 67? I cannot say whether they will work or not, but they are not correct. NPD offers a 5.5 SS rim.

[mtinkham]

Understood. They were original (not aftermarket) in good condition and a really good price. I overlooked the width detail.

[ruppstang]

 I guess I would ask a competent tire shop.

[Bob Gaines]

They will mount but they will not be all the way flat across the tread . The tire tread will have a crown which will wear faster the tread on ether side. It was something many of the younger versions of us experienced back in the day when we put fatter tires on stock rims.

[mtinkham]

Thank you for the information.

[196667Bob]

What appears not to have been mentioned yet in this discussion (unless, of course I missed it "along the way"), is the center hole on 1967 Styled Steel Wheels. On 1967 original, 5.5" riveted Styled Steel Wheels, the center hole has a "notch" in it (picture attached). This notch is for aligning the Center Cap with the wheel. Original 1967 Styled Steel Wheel Center caps have a "tang" on them that aligns the cap with the wheel (next pictures).

Installing original 1967 SSW Center Caps on wheels without the notch (ie 1965-66 SSW or 1967 Repro SSW without the notch). would require removal of the "tang".

Hope this helpsw.

Bob