E-Body Tire Combos

[dvldwg89]

Thanks Hp2. That explains it very well 

[HP2]

I hope so. Sometimes you throw around that many numbers and it gets more confusing.

Happy to help!

[joe1978c]

Wonder would the new 18" charger wheels fit on a Challenger?

I have the new 20" chrome challenger wheels that came off a 09 RT (got for $500 and car had  miels on it). They fit fine on my B-BODY (68 gtx), tho the car sits too high in the front.  I haven't adjusted torsion bars and I'm planning on buying big Willwood brakes that come w/drop spindles anyway. but haven't tried them on the cuda yet.  But, I plan to and will let u know.  I bought them when I didn't have cuda yet, and needed bigger wheels since the brake kit im getting requires 17' rims or bigger.  Now I.d rather have on cuda I think, a long as will fit/look ok. will keep u posted. PS- I tried to post some pics but the file sizes were all too large.  I can send to u via email if u like.  I can be emailed at joe1978c@yahoo.com if u wud like to c pics on b-body for now

[joe1978c]

I have the new 20" chrome challenger wheels that came off a 09 RT (got for $500 and car had  miels on it). They fit fine on my B-BODY (68 gtx), tho the car sits too high in the front.  I haven't adjusted torsion bars and I'm planning on buying big Willwood brakes that come w/drop spindles anyway. but haven't tried them on the cuda yet.  But, I plan to and will let u know.  I bought them when I didn't have cuda yet, and needed bigger wheels since the brake kit im getting requires 17' rims or bigger.  Now I.d rather have on cuda I think, a long as will fit/look ok. will keep u posted. PS- I tried to post some pics but the file sizes were all too large.  I can send to u via email if u like.  I can be emailed at joe1978c@yahoo.com if u wud like to c pics on b-body for now

sorry, meant "(got wheels/tires for $500 and the car/wheels only had 4000 miles on it)

[Yesdogjr]

Hello all... I am sure this topic has been covered at some point or another however I cannot find a thread that discusses my exact trouble.  I am back to work on my 72 Cuda and am down to dealing with rear wheel sizes.  I have a 8 3/4 sure grip with a SSBC rear disk conversion bolted to it.  The wheels that are on the car now are custom 18" x 9" Torque thrust II with a 4.5 inch backspace.  The problem is with the SSBC disks the wheels are pushed out about an inch so when the car squats the tires get into the quarters.  I have a Percys wheel fitment device and it says I will need a 5.5 inch backspace.  I want to stick with a 18x9 or 18x10 inch wheel but need to verify the backspacing.

Has anyone else seen this problem when using the SSBC conversion?  What backspacing did you go with?

[7212Mopar]

9" wheel mostly have BS of 5" and works well assuming without excessive tire sidewall bulge. 10" wide wheel should carefully check clearance to spring. Best is to just measure before ordering wheels.

[MY70CUDA]

A nice day to get the Cuda out finally.
Firestone Wide Oval Indy 500 on Year One Rallye Wheels Front 245/45R17 17"x8" 4.5" BS, Rear 275/40R17 17"x9" 4.5" BS
Both front and rear tires are 25.7" tall. Still sitting on old suspension. Every corner is a different height right now...
That should change when I get all the new suspension on. Torsion Bars, ESPO Leafs...



Any rubbing issues with this wheel and tire setup? How is the ride quality, do you have any more photos, looking to order this excact setup for my 70 cuda with a stock suspension.






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[Cudaragtop]

Any rubbing issues with this wheel and tire setup? How is the ride quality, do you have any more photos, looking to order this excact setup for my 70 cuda with a stock suspension.

Happy with them so far. 
These ride nice with no rubbing, track great and grip well.
Was surprised how well the rears hooked up on a wet road in the rain.
The old hockey puck tires I had would have been all over the place! 

275/40R17 compared to 245/60R14

[MY70CUDA]

Happy with them so far. 
These ride nice with no rubbing, track great and grip well.
Was surprised how well the rears hooked up on a wet road in the rain.
The old hockey puck tires I had would have been all over the place! 

275/40R17 compared to 245/60R14


Thanks cudaragtop! Going to order mine this week!

[Strawdawg]

Finally bought some tires to put on the wheels I bought a few months ago.

Summit Legends with Nitto 555 Extremes..

Fronts are 17x8 with 4.5" b.s. and 245/45-17s.   Rears are 17x9 with 5.0 b.s. with 255/50-17s.  I was going to use 275's on the rear but after doing the hotchkis suspension, the car was barely clearing my four post lift when driving on and off so I wanted to gain a little height and the 255's are 27.1" tall.  In the end, I lifted front and rear about 3/4" from where it originally sat after installing the Hotchkis parts.

I was pleased with the quality of the Legends and very little weight was used to balance them when the tires were mounted.  Only thing I don't like is that front and rear, I only have about 0.6" thread engagement on the studs.

Thanks to 72bluNblu for the consulting!   

[dfrazz]

Finally bought some tires to put on the wheels I bought a few months ago.

Summit Legends with Nitto 555 Extremes..

Fronts are 17x8 with 4.5" b.s. and 245/45-17s.   Rears are 17x9 with 5.0 b.s. with 255/50-17s.  I was going to use 275's on the rear but after doing the hotchkis suspension, the car was barely clearing my four post lift when driving on and off so I wanted to gain a little height and the 255's are 27.1" tall.  In the end, I lifted front and rear about 3/4" from where it originally sat.

I was pleased with the quality of the Legends and very little weight was used to balance them when the tires were mounted.  Only thing I don't like is that front and rear, I only have about 0.6" thread engagement on the studs.

Thanks to 72bluNblu for the consulting!   

Those wheels look great on your car!! I went with the same setup but 255/50's on the front and 275/50's on the rear with 17" TT II's.  I love the Nitto tires.

[Strawdawg]

The Nittos are a good tire for the money and light years ahead of the junk TA's which have always had lousy handling and now seem to self destruct in far too many cases.

[ChallengerHK]

Only thing I don't like is that front and rear, I only have about 0.6" thread engagement on the studs.

Is there any reason that you haven't installed some longer studs?

[Strawdawg]

Is there any reason that you haven't installed some longer studs?

It's either because no one in this town of 1000 people stock them on a Saturday afternoon, or I am just plain lazy

If you have a source that stocks them in a 1.25" or 1.375" length, I would be appreciative for the help:)

[ChallengerHK]

  If I run across any, I'll let you know