Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???

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Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« on: December 27, 2017 - 10:54:01 AM »
Hey guys....need some advice on the best dealer to buy from and who has the best pricing also.....Looking to change the rally wheels out..........also, would it be better to go with 15" or do 17"??
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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2017 - 10:57:45 AM »
I purchased mine thru Summit Racing.  15" are the way to go...17" the proportions don't look right.
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2017 - 12:32:20 PM »
15" are the way to go...17" the proportions don't look right.

Thats is a matter of opinion... I currently run 15's but I think the 17's look great.... It's a matter of getting the right tire size & vehicle ride height.... Trust me, I've seen plenty of 15's that had the setup wrong too....

The advantage of 17's is much better tire selection...
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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2017 - 04:00:40 PM »
I like the year one 17".
They did a good job with the look.
But again, it's personal preference. 

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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2017 - 04:33:44 PM »
Let me mention one other thing about the steel Magnum 500's: they're lug centric wheels and are a pain to balance because the tire shop needs to use a special lug centric adapter to balance them. Most shops don't have the adapter or charge extra to use it. So make sure you find out from the wheel mfg before you buy them if the wheels are lug centric or hub centric.

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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2017 - 06:34:02 PM »
Lug or hub centric.   Good information.  Thanks.
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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2017 - 12:09:17 PM »
Lug or hub centric.   Good information.  Thanks.

All of the stamped steel wheels need to be looked at as lug centric as they are the only things that are truly centered on the wheels.  The center hole is not center for the most part!!  Give me a call on the wheels, I am now starting to handle them..  My cell is 816-654-3400.

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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2018 - 10:45:48 PM »
Ok, as I investigate more, a few questions....Mopars used the wheels with the trim rings.  Thinking. Polished for me. Ok, looking at 15x 8 if the 8” will be ok on the front too.  And need suggestions on tire sizes.  Thanks.
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2018 - 10:24:04 AM »
Chrysler only used Brushed trim rings on the road wheel/magnum 500 style wheel....  If you want shiny you might as well run chrome like most guys do since it will be easier & cheaper...   Some guys run 15x8's in the front, I've always run 15x7 because I don't like tires to rub & I prefer my car sit a little low in the front....
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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2018 - 11:44:31 AM »
15x7a here and no problems or rub.
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Re: Best and Best price on Magnum 500 wheels...???
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2018 - 09:52:17 PM »
15x7 rim with a 235/60/15 or F60-15 works great for a front setup.  If you want more, there is more!!