Are Your Avanti Wheels Safe to Drive?
Are you still driving on the original 5-inch narrow steel wheels or the 1980s factory black mesh aluminum wheels? In this urgent technical report, Dan Booth exposes two major safety hazards that most Avanti owners and mechanics are completely unaware of.
Discover why original 1963–1975 steel wheels were never engineered for modern radial tires and learn about the dangerous "Shaved Wheel" discrepancy found on 1984–1985 models. Dan reveals how the factory used different wheel thicknesses and lug nut lengths on the front versus the rear—a hidden detail that can cause wheels to remain loose even after being torqued to spec. From the "knock-off" dangers of Borrani wire wheels to the superior durability of Nostalgic's polished and clear-coated Halibrand reproductions, this guide is required reading for anyone putting their Avanti on the road.