Hi, looking for a set of reproduction 15" wheels for my 67 442. I've got 14" now but may go to disc brakes in the future, so I need to change tires and should do the rims at the same time.

This is what I have. I'm in Connecticut.
Thanks
Dave

 

Once again, if you are using OEM style disc brakes, every single one of those (except the 69 H/O) came from the factory with 14" wheels. The problem is the shape of the backside of the wheel, not the diameter. If these are original 1967 SS I wheels, then they will not be shaped to clear disc brakes, but you can get 14" versions that are. Your call if you want to go 15" or not.

 

Yes, Joe I realize that, but my current wheels aren't the correct ones and If I need to buy new wheels, I figure I'd go with the 15" ones.
I also suspect that with the larger wheel I can maybe put larger sized calipers up front. That should help with the stopping power of the caliper.
Do you own all those cars in your signature or is that a list of ones you have owned? I've owned six total.

Cheers
Dave

 

Larger calipers will depend on the wheel you select. And yes, that list in my sig line is the current stable, and doesn't include parts cars either (nor the three squarebody trucks).

 

I found some NOS NEW wheels made in 1967 15x6 They clear the front disc calipers on our 1972 442
Same company that made the OLDS 14x6 SSI factory wheels

I may sell those wheels and tires
I also have a pair of custom made 15x7 "SSI" No tires
A donor 14' wheel provided the center. This was welded into a "SHELL" 15 BY 7 INCH and then chromed