Got new wheels on my 1966 Coupe with 4-lug bolt pattern!!!

[cal_gecko]

I'm stoked and have to share...

I got this car for my wife as a 40th b-day present a couple years ago, it's always been her favorite style car, so I started saving up for it a couple years before her birthday without her knowledge. I found this car about 6 months before her bday for a good price.. it's a simple car - 6 cylinder, manual brakes and steering, but the price was right. I got new seat covers and recovered the front and rear seats, put in a new gas tank, new door panels, dash pad, welded up the dash where the previous owner had hacked it up, new carpet, replaced the engine because the one that was in it had a dead cylinder, and most recently had the SSBC front disk brakes (power) added to it for better stopping power. I hated the stock 14" steel wheels/hubcaps... but knew that there were not a ton of options for the 4x4.5" bolt pattern on the classic Mustang.. after some digging, found out that the Konig Rewind wheels in 4x114.3 bolt pattern may work.. so I ordered a set from my local America's Tire Company store.. went to have them fitted today and everything looks great.

Details:
Konig Rewind 15x7 wheels with 0 offset, 4x114.3 bolt pattern
Tires: Falken Ziex ZE-612 205/65R15

total cost, mounted, balanced with lifetime balancing and repairs - almost exactly $1000.00

Love the look



Just realized that the wheels sell for cheaper online, I shoulda asked them at the store to match the online price...

[qwk66]

I agree..they do look great!

[samgupta]

really sharp on your car--good choice!

BTW, I think you got a pretty good deal for the package--don't sweat it too much that you found the wheels online for a little less. What's done is done--just go out and enjoy the new look!

[cal_gecko]

Thanks guys.. super happy with them... they look amazing.. funny thing is, I have Konig Rewinds on my 1994 Miata too, and they look great on that car too. Very versatile wheel that it can look great on two cars that are so different.

My wife hasn't seen it with the new wheels yet ... can't wait to see her expression when she pulls up today and sees them on the car

I did notice that the left rear sits about an inch lower than the right rear of the car.. it wasn't as noticeable with the stock wheels/tires ... I'm guessing it's got mushy leaf springs....

So many things that still need to be done - front suspension needs to be rebuilt.. steering needs to be rebuilt, needs new shocks and springs all around... transmission/rear end will probably need some help .. (it takes about 12-15 seconds from the time you put it in reverse until when the transmission actually engages into reverse)... all part of the "fun" of it, right?

[RagHead]

Great looking car and wheel combo.

[tx65coupe]

I don't think you could have made a better choice for 4 lug wheels.

[graywolf_14]

Great looking car and wheels, why you stick with 14' s instead of going with 15' s?

[cds2]

I'm not usually much on wheels, steel style or hubcaps for me, but those look very good. They compliment that car well. Nice choice.

[Mustmatt]

Very nice wheels. I like the dark center on chrome. Excellent choice for the yellow color.

[68 Tahoe Turquoise]

I like the wheels, I may have to have a set for my 68FB.

[mustang656man]

best looking 4 lug ive seen! wes

[73GrandStang]

Originally Posted by mustang656man

best looking 4 lug ive seen! wes

I second that! She looks great!

[Z06killinsbf]

Looks great! Excellent choice.

[6663A]

Originally Posted by cal_gecko

My wife hasn't seen it with the new wheels yet ... can't wait to see her expression when she pulls up today and sees them on the car

Well......how did she like the wheels?


I also think you made a great choice. They match the car perfectly.



JR

[Sean62]

I think you got a very great cope for the package--don't sweating it too much that you discovered the tires on the internet for a little less. What's done is done--just go out and relish the new look! . . . . ..