Spare/Emergency Tire Options

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited September 2012 in HUDSON
In 2007, I had all five wheels/rims blasted and powder coated (real close to OEM paint color). I then had Goodyear reproduction 7.10-15 bias ply tire mounted. The local Goodyear store found one wheel/rim was bent and could not be balanced. I have this as my spare tire right now.

Now that I am able to drive my '50 Pacemaker - I am in need of a replacement wheel/rim. So, two questions....

1) Who has one for sale? TallentR has one but I am looking to minimize shipping costs to Metro DC.

2) What are my emergency options from the local salvage yard, NTB, Pep Boys, etc...?

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You will find Chrysler products of the same vintage will fit , may not have the guide pin hole if its too new. But you can drill your own. But if you find an old Plymouth or Dodge it should fit,
    Roger
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Tallent R: We spoke regarding a wheel at Gettysburg. How much are you asking for one and what would estimate shipping to be? I will purchase one from you if I am unsuccessful in find one closer.

    Zip Code: 22150
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    I'm using a mini-spare from a Lincoln Town Car when I need maximum space in the convertible's trunk. It's the largest diameter one I could find; almost same diameter as my 225-75/R15s. Had to drill a hole for the pin, and a "dent", or partial hole at the other 4 locations where the rivets are on the Hudson drum.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I'll weigh one to see what shipping cost would be, what zip code ? I sell stuff like that for $10- $20.00 usualy plus shipping.Depending on condition,
    Roger
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    edited September 2012
    Rick - understood. I do not have any images that are small enough to be uploaded here. I took all HiRes pictures.

    I am looking for the standard 15" x 5", 5 lug rim that came standard on a '50 Pacemaker Deluxe.

    Park: Thanks for that info. I will add it to my list of parts to look for at the salvage yard. It is nice to have info like this for our cars - just in case.
  • Club Coupe
    Club Coupe Expert Adviser
    Have you checked into having your bent wheel straightened? I know a fellow that buys cars for scrap and sells all of the wheels to a wheel shop that in turn cleans and straightens the wheels for resale. I think that he said that his buyer was a "Hubcap Annie" store.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Club Coupe: I will check. I never thought of that. I figured if the Goodyear Pros tell me I need a new one - I need a new one.
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Good grief --- I thought the last wheel straightener disappeared decades ago!
  • Club Coupe
    Club Coupe Expert Adviser
    Park: I thought the same thing, but that's what he told me. Maybe P-500 will get to the real skinny. But you're 100% right about one thing; it has been decades since I took a hammer and an old brake shoe to a wheel to "fix" it. :)
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    edited September 2012
    I know of a wheel shop here, but they focus on alloy wheels. They will straighten, weld, and repair those, not much money in fixing steel wheels.

    I would look through your roster for somene with multiple step downs close, they will likely have a wheel or know of someone in the area that does. I got lots of parts for my truck that way. 20-25 seems like going rate for a decent wheel, most of them were riveted too I think. I wouldn't bother fixing one.

    Matt
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