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Original Rim Size for 1969 Amazon 120-130

posted by  derek uk on  Thu Jul 16 06:56 CST 2009
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For years I've been telling people that the GT came with 4 1/2" rims but after a recent exchange of posts elswhere I checked the parts book. This showed that the GT had the same 4" rims as all of the saloons. 4 1/2" on the estates, usually with the extra bead on the rim to keep the tyre more secure if punctured. I've got a set of these on my '65 2 door. They are quite a bit heavier than the 4". Best to find some 4 1/2" from an 1800, no extra bead and lighter. These would reduce the "unsprung weight" and the shocks wouldn't have to work so hard.
Are you sure that your new Vredesteins are 175/65/15? I thought their size was 185. I know they now do a 185/70/15 which suits the ES but that really needs a 5 1/2" rim.
Vented wheels
670429 = 4"
670451 = 4 1/2" estate heavier duty with safety bead.
668280 = 4 1/2" 1800 lighter, no safety bead

Malloy just beat me to the numbers there (grin)





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