Wheel Size For a '65 olds 442

tommyboy65442 · 06-20-2004, 12:00 AM

what wheel Sizes will fit a 1965 olds 442?
will a 14x7 fit? i was wondering about the rear wheel well clearance?
thanks in advance
tom

Oldsguy · 06-21-2004, 06:37 AM

Yes, that size will fit, if you are talking about stock type wheels or something that doesn't have a severe offset. Just watch your tire size, don't get too big, remember, back in the 60's street tires didn't go much larger than 50 series and those were BIG back then.

tommyboy65442 · 06-21-2004, 06:48 AM

thanks for the reply Dan,
i came across a set of Cragar sst 14x7, that is what i am thinking of putting on. just was not sure if they would fit.
Tom

06-21-2004, 06:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,779	Yes, that size will fit, if you are talking about stock type wheels or something that doesn't have a severe offset. Just watch your tire size, don't get too big, remember, back in the 60's street tires didn't go much larger than 50 series and those were BIG back then. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
1969 1970 delta 88 and 98 parts	69deltaconvert	Parts For Sale	18	03-13-2008 06:39 PM
1965 Jetstar 88 brake cable	macvic	Brakes/Hydraulic Systems	2	08-02-2007 12:18 PM
cutlass doesnt go fast	2 door cut	Cutlass	0	09-05-2006 06:29 PM
Oldsmobile Links	PetChemMan	Other	0	09-05-2006 06:40 AM
1997 Bravada	maria	Bravada	3	08-01-2006 03:11 PM

06-20-2004, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
tommyboy65442 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 2	what wheel Sizes will fit a 1965 olds 442? will a 14x7 fit? i was wondering about the rear wheel well clearance? thanks in advance tom

06-21-2004, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
tommyboy65442 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 2	thanks for the reply Dan, i came across a set of Cragar sst 14x7, that is what i am thinking of putting on. just was not sure if they would fit. Tom