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Any help on 4 rim/tires same front and back?

Started by b5blue, July 09, 2016, 09:11:03 AM

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b5blue

  Anyone running same tires and rims on all four. I'm looking rim/tire packages but want to be able to rotate tires on my 70 Charger as it's a daily driver. I like the Torq Thrust line but starting to give up on trying to find rim/tire combo that works/looks good front and back.
  I've read through the Wheel Help topic but not trying to over-stuff my wheel wells just get decent look/performance. I've 11 3/4" disk up front so 15" or 16" rim minimum.  :shruggy:

XH29N0G

I think 255 or 245 60/15 will fit on the front and back (I am using 245 60/15 on the front and 255/60 on the back, so still staggered).  Don't know about clearing the brakes.
Don't know about 16 or whether they are easier to find tires for.   
Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

b5blue


XH29N0G

Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

b5blue

Thanks, I'm finding 245's plentiful, rally costs less also..... :scratchchin: (Without the trim stuff at least.)

funknut

There are guys running wider than 255 in the front, but I just installed 255/45R18 on 18x8 wheels with 4.5" backspace and if I had gone any wider I can almost guarantee I would have rubbed the fender on the passenger side.

245 or 255 is a fairly safe bet.

spoon

Seventeens look a bit too rice, in my opinion.

One of the main attractive elements to your first choice of wheels, Torq Thrusts, is the fact that they look smaller than they actually are. The eye is drawn to the small painted spoke center area.

Don't go Rallyes or Magnums, they are WAY too heavy. If you plan to daily drive it, get an alloy set of wheels.

tan top

have 255x60x15 on a 8x15 inch wheel with 4 inch back space , at all four corners & in the trunk  :P,  car has stock drums . 255 with that back space , put the tire really close to the fender lip , at full steering lock  at full suspension compression , may be less than 1/2 inch  may be 7/16 :scratchchin:  , never rubbed ,  so  for a extra margin of safety ! I fabricated my own version of the 1969 & a half  , A12 cars ,  front lower bump stop spacers ,  & fitted Dana axle bump stops .    
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

b5blue

  Hey Tan! I've the A12 spacers also. I've not forgotten our talks about this.  :yesnod: Between off sets and back space, brake clearance and price jumps on tire size changes I've learned a lot in two days! So if I find a 16 rim and a tire with the same outside dimensions as a 245/55 R15 it would be ideal and save sprung weight.  :scratchchin:
  The only other factor is factory front end geometry, keeping the steering pivot rim/tire placement similar. (I may have been reading my Mopar Chassis book to much.  :lol:)

Just 6T9 CHGR

255/60/15 on all 4 corners..15x7 steel wheels

Chris' '69 Charger R/T


b5blue


Just 6T9 CHGR

Chris' '69 Charger R/T


millicon

Last fall I put these on my '68 Charger R/T with factory front disc and rear drum brakes with no clearance issues.

- BFG G-Force Sport Comp-2 245/50r16 front and 255/50r16 rear
- American Racing VN105D Torq Thrust D - 16 x 8

Looking now, I think I could fit 255s all the way around.






b5blue

I'd like to see pics, that's right about where I'm ending up.  :2thumbs: Do you recall back space?

millicon

Here's the info on the wheels:

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/4419/vn105d-torq-thrust-d

PART NUMBER: VN1056865   
SIZE: 16" x 8"
BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.30
OFFSET: -12
B/S: 4.03
FINISH: TORQ THRUST GRAY W/ MACH LIP
BORE: 83.06
LOAD RATING: 1580 lbs
MSRP: $244
CAP PART#: 1055001

Pic of the car is here: https://flic.kr/p/K16oGv


                                                                 

b5blue

Now my 11 3/4 disk are haunting me, when I search 80 St. Regis to check brake clearance selection changes. I need to take a step back... :eek2: (Too much else to do now.) Thanks for the info it's much appreciated!  :2thumbs: