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  • Richard G.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • July 31, 1984
    • 1715

    Exactly what the differences between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels

    How can i tell the difference between the between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels?
    I know some of the later wheels were riveted, possibly the over the counter wheels.

    I am only interested in the welded wheels. Especially what to look for with a tire installed on the rim.
    I have three of the four original wheels I need for my 63 and would like to be able to tell the differences.

    Is one difference the date is visible on the outside of the wheel next to the valve stem on the 1965-66 Steel wheels?

    Thanks
    Rick Geier
  • Carmen R.
    Frequent User
    • December 28, 2011
    • 78

    #2
    Re: Exactly what the differences between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels

    There's a lot of discussions and information on this board regarding these wheels.

    First of all the standard wheel for 63/64 is a 15X5 1/2 welded wheel, not riveted according to the Judging Manual. Also 63/64 wheels have a conical appearance on the reverse side, while 65/66 wheels have an extra step for disc brake clearance. In other words, a 65/66 wheel will fit a 63/64 car, but the 63/64 wheel will not fit a 65/66 car due to the lack of disc brake clearance.

    These wheels are dated but obviously the date is not visible with the tire mounted. The manual also mentions the 2 ridges perpendicular to the valve stem to prevent wheel cover rotation.

    That's a very crude description. There's a lot more discussion regarding small holes in the spider area as well correct paint and sheen.

    I'm sure others will chime in with more information.
    63 Coupe

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    • Russ S.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • April 30, 1982
      • 2162

      #3
      Re: Exactly what the differences between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels

      Rich, You need five wheels for a complete set not four.
      Originally posted by Richard Geier (7745)
      How can i tell the difference between the between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels?
      I know some of the later wheels were riveted, possibly the over the counter wheels.

      I am only interested in the welded wheels. Especially what to look for with a tire installed on the rim.
      I have three of the four original wheels I need for my 63 and would like to be able to tell the differences.

      Is one difference the date is visible on the outside of the wheel next to the valve stem on the 1965-66 Steel wheels?

      Thanks
      Rick Geier

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      • Edward J.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • September 15, 2008
        • 6942

        #4
        Re: Exactly what the differences between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels



        Heres a picture with a few detail of the 63/64 wheel.
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        New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.

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        • Tracy C.
          Expired
          • July 31, 2003
          • 2739

          #5
          Re: Exactly what the differences between 1963-64 and 1965-66 Steel wheels

          Rich, Edward has posted a picture I put together a few years back for the 63/4 style wheel.

          Here are a couple pics I lifted off an ebay ad this morning for 65/6 wheels. Note the 4 openings between the outer rim and the lug spyder are much smaller and there are no nubs to retain a dog dish hubcap on the face of the 65/6 wheels.

          In the picture looking down on the inside, you can see the lack of the conical shape on the back half of the rim. This provides clearance for the disk brake calipers.

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