Spare tire wheel

[Mesmerized63]

I have a BFG F78x14 collapsible spare tire for my 70 Cuda but need the rim for it. Does anyone know what the rim size is supposed to be for this tire? Does anyone have the correct rim for sale?

Thanks.

 

[EW1BH27]

I recently sold my BFG F78x14 space saver and saved some pictures. Hope this one from it's rim helps.

 

[Mesmerized63]

that does help, thank you. Now, if I can just find one for sale....

 

[DetMatt1]

I’ve got this one but I don’t know what it came from originally.

 

[Mesmerized63]

not sure what that would have come off of. Any idea what the manufacture date on the tire is?

 

[moparleo]

The DOT number will tell for sure but most likely 1970 or a little newer if it is original.
The DOTs last number of a 3 digit number would indicate the year 0 for 1970 and so on.
Also here is a complete listing of the tire plant codes.
Complete List of Tire DOT Plant Codes - With All Old and New Plant Codes

 

[EW1BH27]

FWIW, here's the other pics of that tire I sold.......

 

[DetMatt1]

not sure what that would have come off of. Any idea what the manufacture date on the tire is?

No I don‘t. Would a tire that old even have a date code on it? Obviously someone replaced the collapsable tire that was on it at some point.

 

[Mesmerized63]

The DOT number will tell for sure but most likely 1970 if it is original. DOT last number would indicate the year 0 for 1970 and so on.

OK, thanks. It's a pain trying to figure out the correct rim for the collapsible spare tire for my Cuda. Found a tire, just need the rim to match it or of at least be close.

 

[DetMatt1]

OK, thanks. It's a pain trying to figure out the correct rim for the collapsible spare tire for my Cuda. Found a tire, just need the rim to match it or of at least be close.

Well I’m open to digging deeper on it. Maybe there’s more numbers on the rim in between the beads so I’d be open to having the tire removed.

 

[Mesmerized63]

The rim looks to be in decent shape and since its a 14x5.5 it would fit fine, just curious what year. I'm not familiar with these so not sure if there is a way to check year on a rim??? Also, I think there is a Pentastar on all Chrysler rims.

 

[Mesmerized63]

No I don‘t. Would a tire that old even have a date code on it? Obviously someone replaced the collapsable tire that was on it at some point.

is there any rust on the rim or other issues? can you send me an e-mail with a price? My e-mail is mezmerized63@aol.com

 

[DetMatt1]

is there any rust on the rim or other issues? can you send me an e-mail with a price? My e-mail is mezmerized63@aol.com

Let me get the tire off today and I’ll get back with you.

 

[Finoke]

I just saw a rim for sale. I will try to find the link

 

[Finoke]

Space saver wheel

 

[Mesmerized63]

Space saver wheel

Thanks, thats what i'm looking for. I'm not a member on that site.

 

[EW1BH27]

Is it really for sale or isn't that guy just asking "WIW".

 

[DetMatt1]

I’m not sure of the exact date code yet, still researching but it appears to be correct for a ‘70 And is in very nice condition. Also not sure what it’s worth…

 

[Mesmerized63]

I’m not sure of the exact date code yet, still researching but it appears to be correct for a ‘70 And is in very nice condition. Also not sure what it’s worth…
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well I'm definitely interested in this wheel. Honestly, don't know what it would be worth. I'm guessing that it would cost around $40 just to ship it to Florida. if you want, e-mail me at mezmerized63@aol.com and we can discuss price. Thanks.

 

[Luis]

Still lookin? I have one with tire but the tire is inflated on one side. Will try to deflate but if I can’t it’s probably best to use your tire on my rim.

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