15x8 Magnum 500 4 1/2 backspace? Who runs them?

[carcrazyguy]

 Trying to decide what tires will look the best (73 Barracuda) on 15x8 Magnum 500's with 4 1/2 backspace?  All stock set-up with original E-body 8.75 rear end.  Fronts will be 15x7 Magnum 500's.

I was thinking 275/60/15 rears (28 tall) and 215/70/15 fronts (26.9 tall) ?   Will 26.9 fronts clear the fenders?

[vinb]

On my '73 got Mag 500's 15x7 front 225/70/15  87" round and 15x8 rear 275/60/15  89" round..

[carcrazyguy]

On my '73 got Mag 500's 15x7 front 225/70/15  87" round and 15x8 rear 275/60/15  89" round..

Thanks for posting!    New stickies (well not real stickies) are here and waiting...

[dfrazz]

Thanks for posting!    New stickies (well not real stickies) are here and waiting...

Those look sweet!  Where did you end up buying them from?  And, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of pricing did you get?

[carcrazyguy]

Those look sweet!  Where did you end up buying them from?  And, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of pricing did you get?

Ordered the wheels from Classic Industries when they had the 25% off deal!   Got the tires at Discount Tire.  I would have to look at the receipts to get the total.  The front tires were purchased a couple of years ago for another project and never got mounted. So the price may be different now.  I will check when I get home.

[carcrazyguy]

The passengers rear tire will rub slightly on the lip of the wheel opening.  I like the look of a full wheel opening but I may drop to a 255/60/15 on the rear so it does not rub.  I hate to raise the back anymore to get the lip of the wheel opening off the tire but it seems that would be the only other option.

[1 Wild R/T]

15x8 4.5 BS 295/50-15....

[TelisSE440]

The passengers rear tire will rub slightly on the lip of the wheel opening.  I like the look of a full wheel opening but I may drop to a 255/60/15 on the rear so it does not rub.  I hate to raise the back anymore to get the lip of the wheel opening off the tire but it seems that would be the only other option.

I have a 255/60/15 on Rally Wheels in the back of my Challenger, they don't rub and they are wide enough...

[1 Wild R/T]

I have a 255/60/15 on Rally Wheels in the back of my Challenger, they don't rub and they are wide enough...

Matter of opinion...

[TelisSE440]

Matter of opinion...

Of course it is. I haven't driven cars with more than 205 width until my Challenger though

[Road_Runner]

I run Wheel Vintiques Ralley wheels with the same size & backspacing as yours.  275/60-15 BFGs on back 245/60-15 on front, zero rubbing.

Later, Jim