1964 Fairlane -- What Wheels?

I have a 1964 Fairlane 2 dr hardtop that I am currently working on. I am finishing my subframe connectors and about to start on the minitub, and it has got me to start thinking about wheels.

I was looking through the Thunderbolt thread, and I am considering running the Radir tri-ribs. What other wheels would be 60's correct and look good on a hot rod fairlane without breaking the bank?

 

Chrome steelies with narrow bands all the way

 

custom width steelies in the back and 4" cragars or et 5 spokes (new or old) up front...

 

http://www.team3wheels.com/et/classic5.html

 

or 15x4 rockets for 180.00 each!

http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/products/vintage-wheels/fuel-gray.html

 

round ones

 

want some do they do 14 inch?

 

Chrome OE steelies all the way

 

you've got to buy originals to get 14 inchers. there isn't much of a tire selection in that size...

(cragar sells new 14s)

 

heaps of tyre selection here but no original wheels thanks anyway man

 

Thanks for the Pic's Monsterflake. I do like the look of the rockets. My only concern is that I have disc's up front and as I recall the hub center on the rotor is 2.25" diameter.

Can someone post a pic of the Chrome steelies? I am probably going to end up with a 8.5 to 10 in wide wheel in the rear.

 

Torque Thrust wheels, it nice to get real originals with straight spokes, I think it the ultimate in 60's wheel for an in between custom to muscle type car. I just scored some new round spoke "D" but will keep fishing for the originals. DO a search on these for the extensive threads to learn about them.
I know I'll get hell for running the newer TTD's, but it isn't lame save some money now, and still get a similar look.
There is also new copies called the Torque Thrust Original TTO and a copy of the T70.

I'm running 15x6- will be looking for some 215/60R15's all around, but am still considering other tire sizes, BTW I've got a 64 fairlane wagon all this is going on.
For tire I'm gonna order from tirerack.com, will post info if it all works out.

 

They might be a little newer vintage than 64 but they look pretty good

 

Depends on what 'look' you're going for.....

Chrome reverse in the back and skinny Cragars up front?
or how about
widened steel wheels with the correct 'dog dish' hubcaps

 

Torque Thrust "D"s are perfect for period and, while once quite common, are seldom seen these days. A mild forward rake with a combo of 14" front and 15" rear with big 'n' little blackwall radials might be just the ticket for your Fairlane - and it'll drive great, too.

Just my $.02

 

Astro's work too

 

I'm partial to the wide rear mags and front spokes found on great old gassers. I really like the high-angle Fueler rears and Gasser fronts found on Monsterflake's Team III link.

The rear Fuelers could do without that silly bolt in the middle of the spoke.

 

torque thrusts up front with painted steelies out back or tt's all the way around !

 

i'd run painted wheels with the 5-spokes, but rally america (wheelkid here) will make you chrome ones, too.

 

We don't agree too often but monsterflake and I agree on this style,, HRP

 

Probably found in another thread, but if you want another opinion beside the TTD's or baby moons, this would be it:

 

wheelkid might be able to re-hoop these in custom sizes...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-...TruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported

 

got them on today..
I'm running 15x6- with some some 215/60R15's all around, yeah, yeah, I'll keep my eyes and ears open for vintage stuff too. I need about an inch or 2 of lowering inthe front for the right rake!
Will go to discs soon so these will work out for me.

 

These cars don't like to be dropped too easily. But either a Shelby drop or strut kit should do it.

 

x2 perfect.