1971 Checker Marathon Wheels & Rims
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The 1971 Checker Marathon Aerobus, Base, Deluxe, and Town Custom models all share the same five-bolt, 120.65mm bolt pattern. Your Marathon came equipped with fifteen-inch by six-inch stock wheels featuring a twenty-five millimeter offset. We carry wheels from American Racing, US Mag 1PC, Performance Replicas, Vision, E5 Wheels, WELD Performance, Forgestar, and Ridler—all verified to bolt directly onto your classic taxi cab.
Upgrading your Marathon's wheels is straightforward with our fitment selection. You can choose from fifteen-inch by six-inch or fifteen-inch by six-and-a-half-inch sizes, both engineered to work with your vehicle's seventy-point-three millimeter center bore. Every wheel we offer is verified to fit and ships free to the lower forty-eight states, making it easy to customize your iconic Checker.
1971 Checker Marathon Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1971 Checker Marathon uses a 5x120.65 bolt pattern with a 70.3mm center bore. The stock wheel is 15x6 with a 25 offset. This vehicle accommodates both 15x6 and 15x6.5 widths, giving you modest room to personalize your look while maintaining proper fitment and clearance around the chassis.
The 5x120.65 bolt pattern is specific to your Marathon—no other pattern will work. Since your wheel's center bore must match the hub, use hub-centric rings if you choose a wheel with a bore larger than 70.3mm. Aggressive offset changes or excessive width can cause fender and suspension contact, so stay within the compatible range to avoid costly rubbing issues.
Every wheel we list bolts directly onto your Marathon and ships free throughout the lower 48 states. American Racing, US Mag 1PC, Performance Replicas, and Vision all stock fitments ready to ship, so you'll find quality options in your preferred style and budget.
1971 Checker Marathon Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x120.65 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your vehicle, while the 70.3mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this vehicle with 15x6 wheels at a +25 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
1/2 UNF
Torque Spec
74 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1971 Checker Marathon Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x6 | +20 to +25 | 205R15, 215/70R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +20 to +25 | 205R15, 215/70R15 | — |
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Complete Your 1971 Checker Marathon Build
- Checker Marathon suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Checker Marathon brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers