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SoCalCoupe · 01-29-2025, 08:49 PM

Really down in the weeds with this topic. The Galaxie 500XL trim was a mid-year 1962 introduction as was the 406 FE V8. Unless I'm wrong, the 406 option always came with 15" wheels. The 15" High Performance "cat-eye" wheels are pretty rare. The 406 Galaxie came with 15" "cat-eye" wheels and dog dish hub caps; the higher trim level 406 Galaxie XL came with 15" "cat eye" wheels and 15" wheel covers that are identical to the 1956 15" wheel covers. The wheel cover information is from the 1962 Galaxie registry website. Can't find this in the 1960-1964 parts books.

I believe the 406 standard tires were 6.70x 15 and the optional tires were 7.10x15. Pie crust tires may be period correct.

Any opinions on the accuracy of tire and wheel cover aspects of these statements? I know, what a geek. Who cares? In the big picture, this is really unimportant.

01-29-2025, 08:49 PM	#1
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 529	1962 Galaxie 500XL 15" wheels, tires and wheel covers Really down in the weeds with this topic. The Galaxie 500XL trim was a mid-year 1962 introduction as was the 406 FE V8. Unless I'm wrong, the 406 option always came with 15" wheels. The 15" High Performance "cat-eye" wheels are pretty rare. The 406 Galaxie came with 15" "cat-eye" wheels and dog dish hub caps; the higher trim level 406 Galaxie XL came with 15" "cat eye" wheels and 15" wheel covers that are identical to the 1956 15" wheel covers. The wheel cover information is from the 1962 Galaxie registry website. Can't find this in the 1960-1964 parts books. I believe the 406 standard tires were 6.70x 15 and the optional tires were 7.10x15. Pie crust tires may be period correct. Any opinions on the accuracy of tire and wheel cover aspects of these statements? I know, what a geek. Who cares? In the big picture, this is really unimportant.