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    Offline atlimann

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #720 on: February 15, 2014 - 04:40:20 PM »
    Wow.....finally... just went trough the entire 49 pages and it took me forever ;)

    But i have a another question since i didn't find what i´m looking for in those 49 pages.

    I have a ´71 Challenger that is 100% original front and rear (8 3/4)  and i just ordered Hotchkis Tuned Shocks, 1.5 S.P.S front and rear
    and Hotchkis Swaybar Set front and rear and Wilwood front disck brakes and Magnum Force 2" drop spindle.

    I´m am looking to buy some wheels and have set my eyes on AR TT´s M
    From what i have read in this i thread i think i can run 17x9,5 in the back with a 275/4017 tire but i not sure what BS i have to get... maybe 5.25 BS?
    i´m not sure on the front with the 2" drop spindle, i think i can run a 17x8 with 4.5 BS?

    What do you guys think, i want to fill the wheel wells as much as i can without rubbing.

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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #721 on: February 15, 2014 - 05:25:44 PM »

    I can now confirm without any doubt that for a 1970 Cuda a set of Weld Prostar 15x8 4.5" backspacing and 245-60-15 Cooper GT's will fit on the front with NO PROBLEM.

    HOT DIGGITY!

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    Offline Cudaragtop

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #722 on: February 15, 2014 - 10:14:53 PM »
    Before pics with stock rallye 14"x6" 245/60R14 all around. Removing some tread before they are re-tired...
    Changed over to Year One 17x9  and 17x8 Cast Rallye wheels
    275/40R17 Rear and 245/45R17 Front. I'll post pics when it stops raining...
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    Offline ShelbyDogg

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #723 on: February 15, 2014 - 10:20:06 PM »
    Quote from: Cudaragtop on February 15, 2014 - 10:14:53 PM
    Changed over to Year One 17x9  and 17x8 Cast Rallye wheels
    275/40R17 Rear and 245/45R17 Front.
    I've been wanting to get some of those YearOne rallyes for my Cuda. I love the look of those. How do the short tires handle the bumps and potholes?
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    Offline AU6pack

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #724 on: February 16, 2014 - 03:53:44 PM »
    Quote from: Cudaragtop on February 15, 2014 - 10:14:53 PM
    Changed over to Year One 17x9  and 17x8 Cast Rallye wheels
    275/40R17 Rear and 245/45R17 Front. I'll post pics when it stops raining...

    Please do...
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    Offline Lotsapins

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #725 on: February 17, 2014 - 10:20:09 PM »
    I am having tire woes myself. Building a 71 Challenger Convert with a 6.4 HEMI and a NAG1. I have the street lynx rear suspension and the alterktion front.
    Tires and wheels are the problem at this point. Looks like I'm going with a Foose Knuckle F237 with 18 X 10 Rear with 285/40-18 and 5.5 backspace.
    The front is 18X8 with 245/40-18 and 5.5 backspace. This is what Reiley motorsports says will fit. I think the front backspacing is going to hit the front frame on a
    tight turn. But they say the tires will hit the fender if I bring them out. By our measurements, it will clear by an easy 2" with a 4.5 backspace. Anyone have anything close to this or have a suggestions. Reiley say keep the tire height on front at 26" max and rear at 27" max. to keep the car setting lower.  :banghead:
    I like seeing on the rear about an inch of tire above the wheel to the quarter lip.
    Even any pics of cars with 18" and reiley suspension??? any ideas????
    « Last Edit: February 17, 2014 - 10:21:46 PM by Lotsapins »
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    Offline 72bluNblu

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #726 on: February 17, 2014 - 10:54:28 PM »
    Quote from: Lotsapins on February 17, 2014 - 10:20:09 PM
    I am having tire woes myself. Building a 71 Challenger Convert with a 6.4 HEMI and a NAG1. I have the street lynx rear suspension and the alterktion front.
    Tires and wheels are the problem at this point. Looks like I'm going with a Foose Knuckle F237 with 18 X 10 Rear with 285/40-18 and 5.5 backspace.
    The front is 18X8 with 245/40-18 and 5.5 backspace. This is what Reiley motorsports says will fit. I think the front backspacing is going to hit the front frame on a
    tight turn. But they say the tires will hit the fender if I bring them out. By our measurements, it will clear by an easy 2" with a 4.5 backspace. Anyone have anything close to this or have a suggestions. Reiley say keep the tire height on front at 26" max and rear at 27" max. to keep the car setting lower.  :banghead:
    I like seeing on the rear about an inch of tire above the wheel to the quarter lip.
    Even any pics of cars with 18" and reiley suspension??? any ideas????

    I don't think you'll hit the frame in the front. I'll qualify that by saying I have the standard Mopar front suspension. But, I know that the RMS kit moves the spindles out (widens the track). I run 275/40/17's with 5" of backspace on 17x9's in the front, and don't have any rubbing on the frame. With the narrower tires and increased track from the RMS kit, I don't think the 5.5" backspace will be an issue. Even if it is close, you could add a small spacer to add clearance. If you go with too little backspace and it hits the fenders, there's nothing you can do.
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    Offline Mopar Mitch

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #727 on: February 18, 2014 - 02:16:21 PM »
    Those 17" Summit rally rims are cool looking and the prices are good/reasonably affordable.  Someday i maight purchase a set of them i 9" width for front and rear and easily run ~275-40-17 tires for competition solo/road course lapping events.. with 200 treadwear tires.   BUT, I have to let all of you know my own experience with this style rally rim.. steel (OE).. they actually tend to flex in the center radius, right were the OD of the center cap is.. and.. under severe cornering G-forces (with sticky tires, such as Hoosiers, that center section has been known to frcture and break!... leaving the center small section (center cap and broken remains of the rim) still bolted to the hub while the rest of the wheel rolls away with likely damage to your fender.    So... beware!
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    Offline Cudaragtop

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #728 on: February 19, 2014 - 01:43:16 AM »
    Quote from: ShelbyDogg on February 15, 2014 - 10:20:06 PM
    I've been wanting to get some of those YearOne rallyes for my Cuda. I love the look of those. How do the short tires handle the bumps and potholes?
    Only got them out on the road for a few miles so not much to say but the wheel tire comb sure track nice. But I noticed some serious play/slop in my idler arm so I decided it was time for some goodies from PST... Ordered on Saturday night and on my porch Thursday. Quick ratio pitman and idler, plus complete PST 11/16 tie rods. Not pictured are the ball joints and all new bushings etc. Rebuilt LCAs from Norm's Speed Shop. Moog offset bushings. :) I guess I should start a new thread in the front suspension and steering forum for these upgrades? :clueless:
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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #729 on: February 19, 2014 - 01:47:06 AM »
    Quote from: AU6pack on February 16, 2014 - 03:53:44 PM
    Please do...
    Still raining here in the Pacific Northwet...
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    Offline Travis72

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #730 on: February 22, 2014 - 03:10:41 PM »
    Keith,

    I have 18x9 with 5.5" of backspacing with a 275/35/18 on the front of my AlterKation equipped Cuda.  Even with the stock suspension for some reason my tires would always hit the fenders if I went over a 245 in the front, so I did have to cut my fenders some on the bottom front of the fender arch to make them clear.  You might not have the problem, but I would recommend you mock up your wheel and tire combo before final paint.

    No issue with the tires rubbing the frame or anything especially given the crappy turning radius of the AlterKation!   :lol:



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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #731 on: February 24, 2014 - 02:09:51 PM »
    Travis -- very nice 'Cuda!
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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #732 on: February 27, 2014 - 12:50:44 PM »
    Travis, What type of rims are you running on the Cuda?
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    Offline Travis72

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #733 on: February 28, 2014 - 12:26:44 AM »
    NewGen Lites.  Mine were some of the first ones built.  The new ones have a thinner middle section and thinner spokes for lighter weight.  As a result they look a little different than mine.

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    Offline Dr. Feelgood

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    Re: E-Body Tire Combos
    « Reply #734 on: April 10, 2014 - 08:27:38 AM »
    Quote from: Padawan on August 23, 2013 - 06:36:30 PM
    After I fixed my saggy rear by adding leafs I discovered that the 225/70R15 for the front are just a wee bit too large (diameter-wise). So I scaled back and am now running 225/60R15 in the front (on 7" rims) and 275/60R15 in the back (on 8" rims). It's on the high (and wide for the 275) side for me but I like it! Much much better than the 205/60R14 before with the saggy back. Now if only Summit delivers those center caps...  :jumping:


    Larger image right here.


    Again, larger image here.


    I went through this whole thread and like this set up the best. Front's appear stock and the rear is just a tad beefier to take notice.

    So I copied it!

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