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
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.
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.
I know this was on rhe old forum, but is now gone. Any chance we could start that info again? Soon will be trying to figure that for the demon, was pretty informative. Thanks Steve
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
We fit 28 x 9 M/T slicks on 15 x 7 wheels in the stock wheelwells on my boys Dart at the track. Everything is stock on the body and suspension as nothing has been moved. Ron
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