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Another Wheel/Tire Combo Question

Started by Armycopter, December 19, 2021, 08:18:53 AM

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Armycopter

First, I did go through the entire sticky thread but couldn't really find what I am looking for. I have a 1969 Non RT Charger. 383 Car likely still has the original leaf springs. Currently has Magnum 500's 15x6 all the way around. I love the look of Magnum 500's but I want wider tires for a beefier stance. I'm thinking of the following:

Front: 15x8 with 4.5" bs rims - 245/60R15
Rear: 15x10 with 5" bs rims - 295/50R15

Probably go with BFG Radial TA's and again, Magnum 500 rims.

Does anyone have any experience with this setup? I don't want to trim the car at all and also don't want them to rub anywhere. Also, does anyone have any pics of their setup?

Picture is my current setup.
Thank you.

1969 Charger

375instroke

235/60-15 is as big as you can go before the front gets taller than the back.

6bblgt

Summit lists BFG Radial T/A diameters as  :icon_smile_big:
295/50/15 at 26.65"
245/60/15 at 26.60"

245 x 0.6 = 147.0mm
295 x 0.5 = 147.5mm

INTMD8

Mine is

Rear 15x10 5.5" backspace (with 1/8" spacer)

Front 15x8 4" backspace

Tires-

245-60-15 and 295-50-15

I'm selling these to replace with something lighter but will be using the same fitment.




69 Charger. 438ci Gen2 hemi. Flex fuel. Holley HP efi. 595rwhp 475rwtq

Sean

Quote from: INTMD8 on January 13, 2022, 09:06:44 AMMine is

Rear 15x10 5.5" backspace (with 1/8" spacer)

Front 15x8 4" backspace

Tires-

245-60-15 and 295-50-15

I'm selling these to replace with something lighter but will be using the same fitment.






What rear springs do you have?

JMF

The wheels I want I'm a bit unsure if they will fit

Does anyone know if 15 x 10 with 4" backspace and 295/50/15's will fit on the rear ok ?

Thanks

Kern Dog

Quote from: JMF on May 02, 2023, 05:31:57 AMThe wheels I want I'm a bit unsure if they will fit

Does anyone know if 15 x 10 with 4" backspace and 295/50/15's will fit on the rear ok ?

Thanks

The tires will rub unless you jack up the ass end. I run 4 3/4" backspacing with a 295-35-18. My backspacing puts the wheel in the center, leaving about an inch from the tire sidewall to the leaf spring and the outer edge just inside the bodyline.

JMF

Thanks what about with 275/60's instead of the 295's ?

Kern Dog

A taller tire is going to make the problem worse and will result in less caster in your wheel alignment.