Which Tire with Super Comp Fenderwell headers?? Help

[74duster383]

I'm trying to figure out what size front tire will fit on my 74 Duster, 383 with Super Comp headers. 

I have the 15X3.5 weld draglites.  As close as I can figure I need a 24 inch tire.  I already bought P185-65R15 but they were too wide for the rims so I took them back. 

What is everybody running that has the super comps.  This is about all I have left before the first test drive.  I might just order the front runners from summit but I need to know the size. 

[Dono]

I am running 165R15 86S and they clear all but the passenger side inner most tube when right on the lock making a right hander.  I run .990 Tbars so the suspention on the front dose not realy bounce up and down much.  Pictures if you want.

Don.

[74duster383]

Pictures would be good.  Where did you get the tires.  I've checked a few different places and they can't get a P165 in a 15 inch.  Do you know what the diameter of the tire is?

Thanks,
Pete

[kawazuki8097]

Going from memory (which is pretty poor at this stage) a lot of guys were using Beetle tires. I believe they are 165's. Most tire shops should be able to order them for you. If not, check out California Import Parts (major bug supplier) www2.CIP1.com

[speedymopars]

I was runing the 165 r/15's on the 3.5 inchers; now I run the 26x7.5 M/T front runners and I am much happier. Those tires are designed to be rounded and the smaler the tire, the tiighter the foot print.

[74duster383]

Hey Speedy,  26 inch tires worked with your fenderwell headers?  I have a set of 14 inch tires that measure 25 1/2 in diameter and they hit the headers.   My car is still up on jack stands and I haven't tried to crank up the torsion bars yet.  That might give me some more clearence.  That would be great if 26 inch tires worked.

thanks

[speedymopars]

Tight turns they hit, I can keep turing the wheel, and the front comes up a bit. For normal street driving, no issues.

165's hit too though, the only thing that cleared was the 145's, and those didn't look right as they only stood 24 inches.

[74duster383]

If anyoner has pictures I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Pete

[TimH]

195-60-15 on a 7" rim they don't rub anywhere. This pic was taken with the engine removed. 440 1 7/8 super comps.

Tim

[496dart]

i have 165r15 on weld  15 x 3.5 rims.  They rub on my super comps.  No big deal to me .   

[mischiefdart]

In my search for tires for the front of my '70 Dart I found what looks like a winner. BF Goodrich 155-80-R15 radial TA's for my 4.5" x 15" slots. I plan on running M/T 325-50-R15 drag radials out back. I am running under chassis headers so I won't be able to say if they will clear your headers but I thought you might want to check them out anyway. 

[74duster383]

Thanks to all for the replys.  I ended up going with 165-15.  They do rub on the headers but I can deal with that being its a braket car and won't be driven on the street, well except for the test n tune in front of my house. 

Thanks
Pete