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Offline shatar4

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Tire combo
« on: August 04, 2016 - 05:22:22 PM »
Has anyone fit a 315/60r15 tire under the back of a 71 Challenger?
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Re: Tire combo
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2016 - 09:32:21 AM »
That is a lotta tire. It both wide and tall.

I have installed but not driven a 295/65r15.  At 30", this is the same diameter as your 315/60r15. With stock 4 count springs it sat up in the wheel well a bit and looked like it had potential to rub when the springs compressed. With XHD or SS springs, you may have enough rate and/or arch to keep it off the sheet metal. It lifts the car up quite a bit and if you are after the vintage drag race vibe, would be a  good stance. However, to  level out the car some you will need a very tall front tire as well as possibly needing to turn the t-bars up some.

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Re: Tire combo
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2016 - 10:32:04 AM »
I do have SS springs which I had re arched 2" over so the back sits up kinda high now.
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Re: Tire combo
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2016 - 12:25:58 PM »
I'd love to see a pic of it if you do it.  Love the look of huge back tires as long as they don't stick out beyond the upper fender lip.

Later, Jim
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Re: Tire combo
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2016 - 01:11:46 PM »
I would think you need a b-body rear and +1-2" springs.