How wide of tire will fit in the front of a Demon?

[valiant171]

DI hate to sound like a post whore but I am really close on putting new skins on the demon.  On average (i know there are variances in backspace and tires differ but)  what is too wide?  I am thinking about 245's?

[rjsjea]

Depends on ride height as well.......I have seen a 275/40/17 on a Valiant (cutting required).  I am gonna be using a 255/35/18, which should fit w/ minor trimming of the fender lip at a pretty low ride height....5" from the AlterK frame to ground.  Diameter is 25" on the 255....which is just right for my ride height.

[valiant171]

I am thinking about a 245 50 16, I think that is all I can fit on the rim right now.  On an off chance are they any pictures of darts or dusters with front fender flares, fiberglass or steel or a lot of rolling?

[PureGTS]

I may be all wet but I don't think that there is much difference between you Demon and my 68 Dart when it comes to front end stuff. 245/60 15's hit and hit bad on cop car wheels. On 16's, I don't think will be much better unless you 4X4 the car with the torsion bars. I am looking into the late model Charger wheels, 17x7 w/5" back space, that I know will tuck with 215/45ZR17's. I'm working out the wheel nut issues now to keep the OEM hub caps. Also I'm thinking 245/45ZR17's can be had at the rear too. 255/45's were close (3/8" - 7/16" each side) but I think if they are aired up they'll hit so I'm waiting on the 245/45's to show up for measuring. In your Demon I've seen 265/50's in the rear on 15x9 rears so I'll bet you cann probably get the 275/40's out back with the right offset.

[golferjohn]

here's my $0.02 worth...

These are the rears



these are the fronts



245/40/18 and 225/40/18       I have full clearance lock to lock and no issues w/4 passengers

[superdot09]

Are those mustang wheels?, if so what years .......and how bout those center caps........thems fancy, i like  , I too am looking to find how wide of a tire/wheel combo i can fit, but mines a 69 dart, looks like a reason to  to me

[golferjohn]

They're Mustang Bullitt wheels I found on EBag, relatively inexpensive.  I took a Mopar decal and overlayed the Cobra that the wheels came with, then gave it a clearcoat.

[superdot09]

do you know what year those wheels are?, I found some, they are 05-08, 17 x 8, but they have 6 1/4 backspace..........which is too much correct?, do you happen to know what backspace yours are? 

[golferjohn]

pretty certain the back spacing is 5.72"

[rjsjea]

6 1/4" will be too much unless you have an AlterK, as golferjohn does