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    Offline 1973challenger360

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    tire size
    « on: August 12, 2003 - 11:15:02 PM »
    I have a 73 Challenger
    I won a set of 15x7 and 15x8 American Racing Rims, without moving the springs in can I fit  275 60R15's on the back stock, and 235 60R15 fit up front ?

    is this a good size or is a 50 or 70 series better for my application.

    has anyone used BFG comp ta drag radials?
    are they worth the money?
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    Offline mustardketchup

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #1 on: August 12, 2003 - 11:53:12 PM »
    1973Challenger360:

         Try this link to a thread that was posted here a few months ago.  The second-to-last post by "GranCoupe" gives the thumbs-up on the BFGoodrich Drag Radials.  Some other people posted their findings about other street tires they were running.  Here's the link - check it out:

     http://www.cuda-challenger.com/yabbse/index.php?board=18;action=display;threadid=761

    Good luck,

    Larry
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    Offline 73cuda383

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #2 on: October 21, 2003 - 01:36:08 PM »
    I have 245/60/15's all around, so that front will fit, but i don't know about the back.
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    Offline heminut

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #3 on: October 21, 2003 - 08:32:40 PM »
    If you have at least 3.5" backspacing on the 8" rims they will clear okay with BFG 275-60-15's.
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    Offline 1973challenger360

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #4 on: October 21, 2003 - 11:08:13 PM »
    thanks for the reply,  I will measure them.
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    Offline positraction100

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #5 on: February 16, 2004 - 06:45:28 PM »
    What will fit on 15x7 stock mopar ralleyes (1970 Barracuda)....I want the widest without mods to body or springs...any ideas here? Thanks.
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #6 on: February 17, 2004 - 04:30:41 AM »
    I know with 15X7 rims, you can put 60 series 255's on the back. I don't know what would work on the front.

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    Offline positraction100

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #7 on: February 17, 2004 - 05:53:14 AM »
    Thanks Mike......Maybe P235/60/15's for the front.....Anybody have a "good fit" they would like to share? I would like to fill the wheel wells with no mods to the car. And not have any rubbing!...Thanks

    Aaron
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    Offline Mopar73340

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #8 on: February 17, 2004 - 06:25:58 PM »
    I also have a 73 Challenger that I didn't want any tire problems with so I went with Goodyear Eagle GT II 235/60/15's on all four corners on Mopar rallye's, (15x7's) and have no problems. I have seen 245/60/15's on a few Challengers but didn't want to take the chance. Hope this helps... :)
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    Offline positraction100

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #9 on: February 17, 2004 - 07:38:37 PM »
    would you have a pic on how those tires look?...Thanks!
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    Offline Mopar73340

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #10 on: February 18, 2004 - 07:22:08 PM »
    Posi, try this one, I can take a few close up if you need them!!! :D

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    Offline positraction100

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #11 on: February 18, 2004 - 07:25:56 PM »
    Thanks, Nice looking ride! I was interested to see how wide they looked from the rear of the car. If you have any pics?? I would love to see. Thanks.

    Aaron
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    Offline Mopar73340

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #12 on: February 18, 2004 - 07:35:07 PM »
    I have one somewhere just need to find it, If not I'll take another and post somtime Sat...If it dosen't rain. Also I am commenting on the bigger tires on the front as my tires are VERY close to the front fenders on turns. I wasn't worried with the max width on the rear I just wanted the same tire/wheel combo all around.. :D
    « Last Edit: February 19, 2004 - 06:16:32 AM by MOPAR73340 »
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    Offline Mopar73340

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #13 on: February 21, 2004 - 07:33:28 PM »
    Hey posi100, here is a shot of from the rear, didn't turn out that great(new camera) Hpoe it helps.... :)

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    Offline positraction100

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    Re:tire size
    « Reply #14 on: February 21, 2004 - 09:13:17 PM »
    Wow, They look really nice! I like them. Thanks for taking the time to get a picture for me. I really appreciate it!
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