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Offline cjm

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Tire Size Question..
« on: August 08, 2013 - 05:50:22 PM »
Will 255 60 R 15 tires fit on 15x7 Rallye rims? also what would be the backspace needed to install on a stock 70 Cuda (rear)?   and if so, does anyone have any pics of this setup?




Offline Jamiez

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2013 - 05:53:53 PM »
This may help.  It will allow you to compare 2 wheels/tires and tell you the changes.  It's not perfect but it should get you a ballpark:

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2013 - 05:58:20 PM »
Dana or 8 3/4?  I think they are different widths?

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2013 - 06:31:30 PM »
8 3/4

Offline PlumCrazyRTSE

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2013 - 07:31:33 PM »
Yes, they will fit.  I've got P255/R6015 Radial T/As on the rims shown below that I purchased from Jegs.  They fit just fine on my Challenger with a Dana 60.

56 Series Chrysler Rallye Wheel
Size: 15'' x 7''
Bolt Circle: 5 on 4-1/2''
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4''
Part Number # 939-56-5712044
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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2013 - 09:25:14 PM »
Thanks for the info "PlumCrazy...", I heard that that Challengers had a little more room in the rear wheel well. I just want to make sure before I pull the trigger... Also, what size do you have on the front?  looks good...

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2013 - 10:44:36 PM »
I have 255/60-15 on an 8' rim with 8 3/4 rear end. My rims have 3 3/3 backspace and it's too tight. I've had to grind of a bunch of the inner lip of the wheel well because the tires would rub with 4 people in the car when I went over a bump. This is on a Challenger. I'm not sure what the backspace is on rallye rims.
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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2013 - 10:45:01 PM »
There's still quite a bit of room with the 255's on my car.  I'll try to post a few pictures.

I have 235's on the front but I want to go to 215's to make the steering a little easier in tight spots.

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Re: Tire Size Question..
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2013 - 09:22:10 AM »
The tire manufacturer will have specifications for the recommended rim size. Reading those specifications is your best bet.
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