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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 09:48:01 AM

Title: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 09:48:01 AM
I picked up an original set of 15x7 2944450 steel wheels reasonably priced. I've always loved the simple aggressive look these have on a 70 Challenger. Especially on Hemi cars.  My 70 Challenger R/T 440 has its original 14x5.5 code W23 Road Wheels. Although I strive to keep the car original I want to change the look of the car in a way that can easily be undone. Any issues with the 15x7 wheels fitting on my car that has 11" drum brakes all around?
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Floyd on January 24, 2021, 10:09:18 AM
No issues.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 10:20:07 AM
Thanks for the response
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Cuda Cody on January 24, 2021, 11:37:29 AM
The 450 wheel is a great look.  :banana:
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Skdmark on January 24, 2021, 12:48:30 PM
Quote from: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 09:48:01 AM
I picked up an original set of 15x7 2944450 steel wheels reasonably priced. I've always loved the simple aggressive look these have on a 70 Challenger. Especially on Hemi cars.  My 70 Challenger R/T 440 has its original 14x5.5 code W23 Road Wheels. Although I strive to keep the car original I want to change the look of the car in a way that can easily be undone. Any issues with the 15x7 wheels fitting on my car that has 11" drum brakes all around?

I've been considering doing the same on my '71 Challenger.
Mine is also a W23 road wheel car (had 14" Rallye's on it when I bought it).
Love to see before and after pictures once you get them mounted up.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Floyd on January 24, 2021, 02:27:09 PM
Hard to beat the look of steeliness.  I dabbled with 450s for a few years but switched backed to Rallyes this summer.  Original Rallye wheel car.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Skdmark on January 24, 2021, 03:19:03 PM
@Floyd (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/floyd_415)  Totally sinister. Love the look with either.

@schlett7nu1 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/schlett7nu1_2674) Are you going body color (OEM correct for 70) or black on yours?
I hear ya about WI hibernation, I'm between Milwaukee and Madison.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 03:29:01 PM
I'm not sure on the color. Body color would be correct. I'm in Hartland. Likely not far from you. We should hook up at Jefferson or another local show once this virus gets under control.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: Skdmark on January 24, 2021, 03:39:46 PM
Not too far. About 15 minutes away in Oconomowoc.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: anlauto on January 24, 2021, 04:11:07 PM
I like the look of anything but steel wheels... :alan2cents: I think your convertible looks fantastic as is... :drooling:
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 04:34:13 PM
Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes relatively simple appearance changes can help rekindle the love affair after many years.
Title: Re: 15x7 2944450 Painted Steel Wheels
Post by: floorit426 on January 25, 2021, 08:29:46 AM
Quote from: schlett7nu1 on January 24, 2021, 04:34:13 PM
Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes relatively simple appearance changes can help rekindle the love affair after many years.
...said the man, who's wife was going in for breast augmentation! :wowzers: