StevenGuthmiller Posted April 25 Posted April 25 I’ve seen some pretty decent looking stock wheels on some modern vehicles, (and some pretty darn ugly ones). I’m pretty partial to the wheels on my 2005 Honda S-2000, but then again, I might be bit biased. 😊 Steve 2
peteski Posted April 25 Posted April 25 12 hours ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Couldn't seem to find if this was a real thread already, so here it is now. What are your Favourite Rims? Mine are the stock 1966 Charger Rims Do they make these rims in model 1/25 scale? Were those actual wheels or just hubcaps (wheel covers over steely wheels)? 9 hours ago, stavanzer said: I've got Two. The first is for any American Hotrod. The Second is for Tuners, or Hot Hatches. 1. Centerlines, Auto Drag. Yes, those Centerlines look really good. Back in the day I had them on my '76 Camaro. I also want to mention that I strongly dislike any black colored wheels. With the black tires that combo looks too drab to me. Wheels need some contrast from the tire. 2
Fat Brian Posted April 25 Posted April 25 1 hour ago, peteski said: Were those actual wheels or just hubcaps (wheel covers over steely wheels)? Yes, those Centerlines look really good. Back in the day I had them on my '76 Camaro. I also want to mention that I strongly dislike any black colored wheels. With the black tires that combo looks too drab to me. Wheels need some contrast from the tire. Your Camaro was amazing. 1 1
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 25 Posted April 25 13 hours ago, Chris V said: I think the closest match you'll find in 1:25 scale is the wheels from AMT/Lindberg's 1966 Chevelle SS 396. Doesn’t the Revell ‘65 Z16 Chevelle have those hubcaps as well? Steve 1
stavanzer Posted April 25 Posted April 25 2 hours ago, peteski said: Were those actual wheels or just hubcaps (wheel covers over steely wheels)? Yes, those Centerlines look really good. Back in the day I had them on my '76 Camaro. I also want to mention that I strongly dislike any black colored wheels. With the black tires that combo looks too drab to me. Wheels need some contrast from the tire. Centerlines make everything Look Better.
Bucky Posted April 25 Posted April 25 I also like the Pontiac honeycomb wheels from the 70's. My red '79 Trans-Am had a set of gold ones. 1
sfhess Posted April 25 Posted April 25 14 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: I have yet to find a vehicle that doesn't look better with a set of classic split rim BBS wheels. Be it the RS, the LM, or any of the others. A classic BBS mesh just works on everything. BBS-ish.... 3
sfhess Posted April 25 Posted April 25 14 hours ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Stock '69 XL GT rims also grab my fancy Those are pretty much the same wheel covers as the ones on your Charger pics and the 65-66 Chevelle. Also found on 68 Shelby Mustangs. 1
Falcon Ranchero Posted April 25 Author Posted April 25 10 hours ago, peteski said: Were those actual wheels or just hubcaps (wheel covers over steely wheels)? It turns out they are those faux rims hubcaps. Had no idea. Those fake rims were probably a ploy to deter hubcap stealers. If I was one (not saying I go around with a flathead screwdriver and pry off hubcaps) I would totally have been fooled.
CapSat 6 Posted April 25 Posted April 25 (edited) Those Charger wheels were in fact full wheel covers. They were offered in 1966 on mid-sized Mopars (Chargers, Coronets, Belvederes and Satellites). I think they were also offered on Barracudas, Darts, and full size cars (Monaco/ Polara, Fury) with 14" wheels. They might have also been offered by Chryco in 1967, and maybe later. You don't see them often. They were also offered by Chevy, Ford, and perhaps some other brands. I do remember MPC's old Jeep Jeepster Commando Annuals coming with them as the stock wheel some years. I have a few sets of those Jeep wheels in my parts box. I wonder if they were all supplied (with different center caps) by the same vendor to the Big 3 + Jeep back then, like the Motor Wheel Magnum 500 was. 1966 was when "mag" wheels were coming into vogue. Actual "magnesium" wheels weren't very practical for street use (they were fragile, expensive, and magnesium had problematic chemical properties) and styled steel or aluminum wheels (much like the Motor Wheel Magnum 500) were only just becoming available. The "mag" wheel cover gave the mag wheel look without the expense or fragility of actual mags before styled steel wheels became more widely available. Edit: I don't think I've seen factory photos of '66 Darts, Barracudas, or C Bodies with those wheel covers, but I'm pretty sure I have seen photos of '67 A- and C- bodies with those covers. Edited April 25 by CapSat 6 Hubcaps? Wheel covers. 1
Sledsel Posted April 25 Posted April 25 Just about any 5 spoke, slotted or chrome reverse.... I am old school 3
JollySipper Posted April 25 Posted April 25 Chrome Reverse wheels would look good on ice cream, I do believe! 1
stitchdup Posted April 25 Posted April 25 39 minutes ago, JollySipper said: Chrome Reverse wheels would look good on ice cream, I do believe! you might get funny looks licking them though 4
ZTony8 Posted April 25 Posted April 25 Too many favorites-BBS wire mags, Ronal Bears for their pure whimsy, Weld Tri Stars, Minilites ,Volk 37s. It depends on the car and the usage.
Little Timmy Posted April 25 Posted April 25 (edited) Surprised nobody has mentioned any Halibrand wheels yet. I think several of Jo-Han's funnycars came with them . https://images.app.goo.gl/bpiB5 https://images.app.goo.gl/QPwXv Edited April 25 by Little Timmy Added links 2
Bills72sj Posted April 26 Posted April 26 On 4/24/2025 at 11:08 PM, sfhess said: Probably my favorite WHEEL: Especially on on this 1
Bills72sj Posted April 26 Posted April 26 My favorite are my 1 of 1 customized set of Enkei wheels. 4
johnyrotten Posted April 26 Posted April 26 3 hours ago, Bills72sj said: My favorite are my 1 of 1 customized set of Enkei wheels. This looks down right mean. I love it. 👍👍 1
Belugawrx Posted April 26 Posted April 26 23 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Motor Wheels' Spyder rims (1968-1973) Found a set of those in the AMT Trans Am kit and was able to stuff 'em under the Revell '70 Challenger...Love those rims... 3 1
The Junkman Posted April 26 Posted April 26 (edited) Always been partial to the classic Torq Thrust wheels but, then again I am a child of the '60s. Edited April 26 by The Junkman 5 1
NOBLNG Posted April 26 Posted April 26 22 hours ago, Sledsel said: Just about any 5 spoke, slotted or chrome reverse.... I am old school These are my second favourite after the Klassics!😎 1
Ulf Posted April 26 Posted April 26 1 hour ago, The Junkman said: Always been partial to the classic Torq Thrust wheels but, then again I am a child of the '60s. I agree, what if any company say like Moebius could make them like Monogram did. 1
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