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| Author: | DAlexanderW [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wheel and Tire size, 1974 A-Body |
I have a 74 Dart and I am interested in knowing how wide and tall of a tire can fit in it's corners. I don't want to do spring relocation or any surgery to make larger meats fit, just as big as I can get otherwise. Thanks All. |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:42 pm ] |
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How much do you want to spend? Is the car large bolt pattern? I have 235/45R17 front and 255/40R17 rear on my '67 which has the same room under the fenders. No trimming required. Once in a while a rear tire will rub on the inside of the wheel house, but only when entering/exiting a parking lot at an angle and one wheel is pushed up and the other drops. |
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| Author: | DAlexanderW [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:50 pm ] |
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Cost is irrelevant. I'm planning the build as if the car came from the factory with all the parts I'm looking at. Larger tires on all 4 corners just seemed like the next logical step in my planning schedule. 9 1/4 inches for tire width on the front seems to be a solid start. Has anyone gone larger without surgery and rubbing? |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:38 pm ] |
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If you're willing to trim the front corner of the front fender and do a little rear wheel well stretching 275/40R17 is possible on all 4 corners. I might try one of my rear wheels on the front of my car to see how it fits, but that's not going to happen any time soon. The 255/40R17 on the back is really at the limit. I can't get my pinky in between the tire and spring. |
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| Author: | lowbudget [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:53 am ] |
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Here is a link to a thread on tire and wheel size http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/sho ... hp?t=14254 |
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| Author: | DAlexanderW [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:22 am ] |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I'm thinking on keeping all 4 corners the same; for that stock appearing look. Are there any tools handy so I can get accurate measurements at home? |
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| Author: | lowbudget [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:54 am ] |
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I was looking at Summit racing at a Wheelrite for 69.95. I did read it was flimsy and plastic on another forum. I also saw one a guy built himself out of metal. It looked pretty good. Mike |
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