wheel question

[tkkruzer]

  hello all, i'm looking at buying a set of rims from wheel vintiques and was wondering could I safely use 15x8's with a 4.5 back spacing? especially in the front? need to know befor I buy. thanx gang ,,, TK

[Troy]

Yes, that's pretty much the standard for these cars. The more important question is: what size tires? Most go with something like 275/60-15 in back and a 235/60-15 in front which should fit easily on a stock car.

Troy

[tkkruzer]

oooppps sorry I guess I should tell you they are for a 74 road runner (duh) and I want to put the same size all the way around.  thanx again Tom

[Troy]

The wheels should still fit but I don't know about tires - especially the same all around. I know 235s should fit and probably 245s but I don't know about anything wider. My Barracuda has less room than a Charger and it has/had 235/60-15 on 15x8 wheels.

Troy

[tkkruzer]

thanx Troy, I was wondering about the tire size too, I had 245's on my 72 way back when but they were on 14 in. rims. I know it shouldn't make any diff. on 15's but I wasn't sure about 8in. wide rims. I think it would look alot better with 15x8's anyways .what about the speedo, wont it mess it up with 275's on the rear? Tom

[68RT4ME]

thanx Troy, I was wondering about the tire size too, I had 245's on my 72 way back when but they were on 14 in. rims. I know it shouldn't make any diff. on 15's but I wasn't sure about 8in. wide rims. I think it would look allot better with 15x8's anyways .what about the speedo, wont it mess it up with 275's on the rear? Tom

Should not make any significant difference. At best 2-4 mph. I run 255 60 15 BFG's on 15x7 wheels the front of my '71 and 275 60 15 BFG's on 15x8's on the back. No clearance issue. BTW, there a allot of posts ref. to this very thing that will help you make this decision. Good luck 

[tkkruzer]

  thanx gentlemen, as usual , A wealth of info. I am glad we have this site to be able to get our questions answered about our cars. happy new year to you all Tom