tire sizes

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just a quick question  , using a 15x8 with a 4 -1/2" backspacing  on the front , would a 275/ 50 tire work without clearance issues ,  any help/ infomation guys  would be greatly appreciated  .                .................

[RECHRGD]

I tried the same size wheels up front on my '68 and they scraped on the control arms.  I had to go with a 15X7 w/ 4 1/4" back space.  I run a 235/60 up front with no issues.  I know some people have run 245's or even 266's up front but I don't know what backspacing they're using.  My gut feeling is a no go fora 275/50.    Bob

[MR.MIKE]

TIRES WILL RUB !!!!
FRONTS USE 15X7 EITHER 235 OR 245 /60/15
REARS 15X8  YOU CAN USE 275/60   OR 275/50 OR 295/50/15
FOR A NICE MEAN STAND
....MIKE

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thanks for  the info & advice guys  .. it has been appreciated .... .............   ..................

[mikesbbody]

i know of a guy who ran 265/60/15 on the front (71 rt charger) dont know the back spacing but it was a "8" from memory? i hae 245/60/15 on the front with a "7" no rubbing at all.

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i know of a guy who ran 265/60/15 on the front (71 rt charger) dont know the back spacing but it was a "8" from memory? i hae 245/60/15 on the front with a "7" no rubbing at all.

 

                      thanks for the info (mikesbbody)  ...  265 that's a pretty fat tire up front    .  rather than go for the classic  awesome  look of fat rubber on the rear & thin rubber up front . witch does look awesome on a charger , i really want the fattest rubber  on the front as well as  the back now , more to complement the suspension & chassis mods i have done for better handling