It was used on countless ford, mopar and amc muscle cars, and came in a variety of sizes. After doing some searching on the internet, i ran across the site shown below which has an easy way to plug in a tire size to obtain a wheel size and vice versa. The 10 worst aftermarket wheels in history bestride. Dear tony, i also have a 70 avanti which i found had two bent magnum 500 wheels just last week. This wheel also originally installed on a few other 66 gt350s. Charger hemi 440 rt sixpack 500 magnum six pack daytona hemi book 19661974.
They turned out to be factory ford magnum 500 steel wheels, though not the chrome type that could have come on a 70 torino. Who has experience with a good brand or vendor for a decent wheel. Its time to add a little history to your mustang with a set of new magnum 500 wheels. The bottom line is that the op wanted to know the difference between magnum 500 s and road wheels and there are none save the fact one was chryslers term and the other was motor wheels. These are custom aftermarket wheels, so they would have been purchased at a big tire dealer or at a speed shop back in the early to mid 1960s. Can someone clear up for me the difference in the 69 magnum 500 wheels and the 70 magnum wheels, particularly as used on the boss cars. The 15 magnum used on the 71 mustang before 4271 actually used the 6970 boss 429 part number c9zz1007d.
Nov 30, 2005 i know oldsmobile ran magnum 500 s and buick have their own wheel which looks similar to a magnum 500 but they are different and the buick wheels came in both small bolt pattern and large pattern. Boss 351 lug nuts, magnum wheel id, and more restoration. Instead, they were painted silver and black, and remained on option sheets for some models until around 1980. I quickly found out that there are only 2 companies making these wheels. Stock magnum 500 wheel size 196583 avanti aoai forums. Step 3 part group buick magnum wheels chevy magnum wheels ford magnum wheels mopar magnum wheels olds magnum wheels. The magnum wheel was very popular option on the new 72 gran torinos. Decided i wanted to change the look of my rr a bit, and wanted to try some magnum 500s and bfgs. They are fully chromed like the originals but, unlike other manufacturers wheels, can use the factory ford center caps and acornconical lug nuts sold separately.
The 84 series have durable satin black powder coated outer rims and are designed for use with a trim ring. Eckleras is pleased to offer an exceptional reproduction of the magnum 500 wheel for your car. Scott drake original magnum 500 wheel center cap for 19651971 mustangs. The right wheel can transform your classic in minutes.
Ford mustang magnum 500 wheel set 4 alloy 15 x 7 1964 1965. These are the best quality of the three different magnum 500 wheels you will find on the market today. The ultimate ford and mopar muscle car wheels, these wheel vintiques 54 series magnum 500s are allstars, originally appearing on mustangs, chargers, and. Chevelle magnum 500 aluminum alloy wheel, 15x7, 1964. Muscle car wheels magnum 500 wheels muscle car rims. Unlike other sites offering cheap wheels and rims, we offer brand name wheels and rims at discount prices. Wheel vintiques 54 series magnum 500 chrome wheels free. The road wheels were not chrome where that wheel is and had trim rings on the outer lip where that wheel is chrome. These magnum 500 style rallye rims have the standard ford 5 x 4. Shopping for magnum 500 wheels and am finding some different manufactures, vendors and varied pricing.
Available with a satin black and machined finish for a traditional look these new magnum 500 alloy wheels will compliment the look of your car and turn heads on the street. With this commitment to quality, you can choose legendary wheels with confidence. These magnum 500 wheels are manufactured by specialty wheel right here in the usa. Cj pony parts has a long, proud tradition of offering only the best mustang aftermarket parts, and our magnum 500 wheels are no exception. Unfollow magnum 500 wheels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This set looked rough, with some sort of fabricated aluminum center caps and lots of rust. Lots of people get them confused and rightly so because they are very similar. Drag racers, salt flat land speed record competitors and street racers prized his big window sprint wheels, and they appeared on cars like the shelby cobra and the ford gt40 in the 1960s. I have decided to go with some new magnum 500 reproductions for my 1968 charger rt. Magnum 500 wheel paint now in spray cans the amc forum page 1.
I feel like that rear of this car was just meant to filled w rubber. Autorestomod manic mechanic gasoline media 5,343 views 17. The 84 series magnum 500 road wheel features a brilliant show chrome center with painted semi gloss black windows. For you show guys and old bosses, nothing more perfectly merges classic styling a newer body style than this heir to the throne. Body paint free delivery possible on eligible purchases. In an american context the wheel style was known as the magnum 500.
The difference is the unique rim configuration with the long first step. Apr 16, 2007 dear tony, i also have a 70 avanti which i found had two bent magnum 500 wheels just last week. The magnum 500 wheels were introduced in the mid 1960s and they were run on many different cars. Neither the magnum 500 or the road wheels were an factory option for the 66 coronets, but factory option or not, they do look fantastic on the 1966 coronets. We have a retail facility in long beach, california and are family owned and operated for over 45. The magnum 500 wheels both chrysler and ford are chromed and do not use a separate trim ring.
This is some great news the easiest and best way to restore those magnum 500 s the previous paint that had to be sprayed with a gun was great i did several sets using that paint. When youre restoring your muscle car to an original look, start the project with the tire experts at coker tire company. Feb 01, 20 when it comes to muscle car wheels, the magnum 500 is an iconic design. Unlike many other wheel manufacturers, every legendary wheel design is tested to strict sae j2530 standards to prove its performance and durability. Magnum 500 wheel chrome with black center 15 x 7 5 lug. Ted halibrand started building 18inch wheels for race cars in 1946, when his lightweight magnesium wheels appeared on the car that won the 1946 indianapolis 500.
The bottom line is that the op wanted to know the difference between magnum 500s and road wheels and there are none save the fact one was chryslers term and the other was motor wheels. Im not sure if i like the look of chargers w skinny tires all the way around. Thought i would share my experience with buying a new set of wheels and tires if anybody else is interested. Mustang black magnum 500 wheel 20x10 0512 gt, v6 free. The magnum 500 is an iconic design, used on many ford, mopar and amc muscle cars in a variety of sizes and make a perfect match with our extensive line of muscle car tires. Looking for 14x6 with the chevy small bolt pattern 5 x 4. Mopar road runner,super bee, charger,daytona,superbird ford mustang, torino gt, chevy chevelle ss the wheels came in two different styles chrome plated with black painted sections, or silver painted with black painted sections. Magnum 500 wheels for plymouth road runners only forums. I know oldsmobile ran magnum 500s and buick have their own wheel which looks similar to a magnum 500 but they are different and the buick wheels came in both small bolt pattern and large pattern. The first appearance of rostyle wheels on the rover p5 b met with descriptions of them by some testers as raffish and gaudy 3 and illbefitting a luxury saloon. Wheel vintiques 54 series magnum 500 chrome wheels 545712044.
This is some great news the easiest and best way to restore those magnum 500s the previous paint that had to be sprayed with a gun was great i did several sets using that paint. New magnum 500 wheels buying experience for b bodies. How to magnum 500 wheel refinish episode 208 autorestomod. Anyone make magnum 500 wheels for mopar dodge challenger.
The marti report on the one i bought new said it was 1 of 16,089 with the magnum 500 wheel option, so a lot of 14 magnum s are out there with the d2oa stamping. Decided i wanted to change the look of my rr a bit, and wanted to try some magnum 500 s and bfgs. The ultimate ford and mopar muscle car wheel, the 54 series magnum 500 wheel is the allstar, appearing on mustangs, chargers and many more muscle car legends. Road wheels magnum 500 dealer installed option in 1966. Searching for one or more of these authentic original magnum 500 custom wheels. Sep 29, 2010 the magnum 500 wheels were introduced in the mid 1960s and they were run on many different cars. Magnum 500 wheels 54 series magnum 500 chrome wheel. Find great deals on ebay for mopar magnum 500 wheels and mopar magnum 500 wheels 15.
Mustang magnum 500 wheel 15x7 19651973 cj pony parts. Magnum 500 wheel paint now in spray cans the amc forum. Its amazing the impact that wheels and tires have on the overall appearance of a car. We have a retail facility in long beach, california and are family owned and operated. The chrome is not only brilliant but it holds up great year after year. The rim is reversed on these wheels see second photo. There are many mustang wheel choices, but as time goes on there is one that always seems to prospermagnum 500 wheel. Magnum 500 wheels hemmings daily hemmings motor news. The legendary magnum 500 wheel is one of many excellent muscle car rims available from the worlds leading supplier of collector tires and wheels. The 66 shelby gt350 mustang has a unique magnum 500 wheel that you just dont find on other cars. We use the correct shade of semigloss black paint and triple chrome plate them to perfection. The first pic is an original 500 silver horse, the next two are repro wheels red horse, the last pic is a beauty shot of an oem magnum 500.
Magnum 500 wheels sizes for b bodies only classic mopar forum. Chevelle magnum 500 aluminum alloy wheel, 15x7, 19641973. But this makes it easy for anyone to get the correct finish on your magnum 500 wheels. Ebody 197074 barracuda challenger wheels brakes rear axle wheels reproduction magnum 500. The marti report on the one i bought new said it was 1 of 16,089 with the magnum 500 wheel option, so a lot of 14 magnums are out there with the d2oa stamping. When it comes to muscle car wheels, the magnum 500 is an iconic design. These magnum center caps shorter are correct for magnum 500 wheels that were built before 421971 2 inch center hole in wheel the other taller caps fit the magnum 500 15 inch wheels fit a wheel center of 218 diameter. Rostyle wheels are a notable design of automobile wheels of american origin but made under. I found some made for modern mustangs but not sure if the offsets will work with the challenger or not. Brand new triple chrome plated rim and 5 spoke cover, with semigloss painted between each spoke. The magnum 500 wheel is undoubtedly one of the most popular early model mustang wheels in history. The pictures easily show the differences between an original and a repro magnum 500.
The wheels had a characteristic pressed steel form with raised spokes, and were painted aluminiumgrey on the spokes and rim and black between the spokes to imitate the open space of true magnesium alloy wheels. This one piece legendary magnum 500 aluminum alloy wheel is the ultimate musclecar rim. It was exclusively found on factory 1966 gt350hertz. The ultimate ford and mopar muscle car wheels, these wheel vintiques 54 series magnum 500s are allstars, originally appearing on mustangs, chargers, and many more muscle car legends. The chrysler road wheels are painted and do use separate trim rings. We offer magnum 500 wheels for mustang models ranging from 1964. The 15 versions that you see people use all the time which is actually the ford magnum 500 were never available from the factory. Trying to find out if some company sells magnum 500 style wheels that would fit our challengers, preferably in 18 to 20 size since the factory wheels were 20. It was used on countless ford, mopar and amc muscle cars, and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. New magnum 500 wheels buying experience for b bodies only. Made by specialty wheels for use with a 2 18 center cap. Mustang magnum 500 14 wheel paint mask stencil kit ebay.
Wheel vintiques mustang magnum 500 wheel 14x7 chromeblack. Want the muscular look of the magnum 500 wheels from the 60s and 70s. Reproduction 15x7 magnum 500 wheel for your mercury cougar or ford mustang. Show quality wheels will fit all fords with 5 bolt ford pattern 4 12. In addition to his magazine work, farr has authored many books, including.
While ford did have a magnum 500 wheel, so did chrysler, and that 2nd one is it. Set of 4 wheels, 4 caps and 20 nuts the legendary magnum 500 alloy wheel is the ultimate expression of the nostalgic musclecar attitude. These magnum center caps are correct for magnum 500 wheels that were built. Hence, the first british cars with rostyle wheels were referred to in early road tests as having magnum style wheels.