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New to All -Tire QuestionsAnd Wheel and Tire Combo's

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Hey everyone. Just got me my first A body and it happens to have received a cajone transplant- a 67 440. Me likey! You'll see me ask stupid questions as I'm new to this. Bear with me. First Q; will a BFG 275/60-15 tire fit in the rear? And with a 15x8" rim with a 3-3/4" backspace? I want ARE Outlaw I's and they no longer make them with Mopar (4-1/4"  backspacing). Thx

 
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Re: New to All -Tire Questions

Check out my pics in the post about Super Stock springs sagging on the right. They are 275/60-15's on 15x8 factory wheels with 4 1/4 backspacing. I think the 3 3/4 backspacing would be OK since I have only about 1/2 to 3/4 inch clearance between the tire sidewall and the leaf springs, so you would end up with better clearance. I believe the Cuda and Duster wheelwells are about the same size. Depending on how low your car sits you may have to trim or roll the wheel lips a bit.
 
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Re: New to All -Tire Questions

I have 275/60/15's on 15X8 Torq Thrust II's with 4.5 BS wth the stock spring location. You mat need to trim the wheel well lip a little but there should be room under there.
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

Mine has Torq-Thrust II's 15X8 with 4 1/2 BS and 275/60/15's in a untouched wheel well on a '73 Dart Sport. My fronts are 215/65 15's on Torq-Thrust II's 15X7's with 3 1/2 BS. My headers are TTI so I don't have a problem with clearance. Tom 
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

I have 225/70/14 on 14X6 Crager s/s on my 67 Dart. The rear on a Demon is much larger than the Dart, but the fronts should be the same and I would NOT put 225 70's on the front of an A Body again. they rub on the inner fender spalsh shield and I have to be real careful about turning and hitting bumps since it will hit on the top of the fender

I had a 70 Duster years ago and had G 60 14 on 7" deepdish on the rear, without air shocks, without a problem. I think that is a 235/60/14 in todays size.
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

1968 Dart GT

BF Goodrich T/A radials on Cragar SS mags.

Front: 215-60/15..... Standard offset on Cragar Wheel (lotsa room)

Rear: 255-60/15...... 5" back offset on Cragar wheel (kinda tight,but prolly coulda fit a 275)

Rear spring hangers moved inward 7/8" with Spring Offset Mount kit. No tubbing.
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

72 Demon, mini-tubbed, springs moved in, wheel well lips in back trimmed...

Back-M/T ET Street Radials 325/50/15's on 15x10 Weld Pro-stars, 6.5" backspacing

Front-195/70/15's on 15x5 Weld Pro-stars
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

Ryan (Strange246) said:
72 Demon, mini-tubbed, springs moved in, wheel well lips in back trimmed...

Back-M/T ET Street Radials 325/50/15's on 15x10 Weld Pro-stars, 6.5" backspacing

Front-195/70/15's on 15x5 Weld Pro-stars 
Sounds like a great setup. Ya got any pics????
 
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MY 64 VALIANT HAS 9 1/2 STEEL COP RIMS AT THE REAR WITH B F G DRAG RADIAL 275 - 60 15 , FRONT HAS 15 X 4 STEEL COP WHEELS WITH 185 - 15 TIRES , DART HAS 15 X 10 WITH M T 28 X 12 : 50 15 SPORTSMAN ( REAR ) FRONT HAS 15 X 5 - 205 - 65 ON FRONT

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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

mopowers said:
Ryan (Strange246) said:
72 Demon, mini-tubbed, springs moved in, wheel well lips in back trimmed...

Back-M/T ET Street Radials 325/50/15's on 15x10 Weld Pro-stars, 6.5" backspacing

Front-195/70/15's on 15x5 Weld Pro-stars 
Sounds like a great setup.  Ya got any pics????
I'll see if I can dig up a pic or two...
 
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Well, after a trial fitment of a friend's set of 15x8 Mopar rims with 255/60-15 tires, I decided that those tires would work best. The new rims are 3-3/4" BS versus Mopar's 4-1/4". The new rims would bring the tires past the body line and that looks like crap. BTW, fronts will be 215/70-15 for a bit more narrow look.
 
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My 70 Duster has 15X12's with 29.5X15.5's in the rear with full tubs, the springs into the frame rails and I trimed the wheel opening just a bit. My 67 Valiant has 17X8's front and back with 235/45 17's up front and 245/45/17's in the back with the springs on the stock hangers.
 
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Re: Wheel & Tire combo

mopowers said:
Ryan (Strange246) said:
72 Demon, mini-tubbed, springs moved in, wheel well lips in back trimmed...

Back-M/T ET Street Radials 325/50/15's on 15x10 Weld Pro-stars, 6.5" backspacing

Front-195/70/15's on 15x5 Weld Pro-stars 
Sounds like a great setup.  Ya got any pics????
Here's a couple pics...



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70 Dustpan said:
My 70 Duster has 15X12's with 29.5X15.5's in the rear with full tubs, the springs into the frame rails and I trimed the wheel opening just a bit. My 67 Valiant has 17X8's front and back with 235/45 17's up front and 245/45/17's in the back with the springs on the stock hangers.
Hey 70 dustpan I've been thinking about the same combination on a 71 demon. Do you know what back spacing you have on your duster? Also do you have any pictures? thanks dave
 
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