dodgegtdart68
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I'm wondering what is the biggest rear tire I can mount on my factory 1968 Dodge Dart rim ???
I'm wondering what is the biggest rear tire I can mount on my factory 1968 Dodge Dart rim ???
13"wondering what is the biggest rear tire I can mount on my factory 1968 Dodge Dart rim ???
Demons, Dusters and Dart Sports seem to naturally 'crave' wider tires in rear, due to car's shape and stance. Just keep diameters equal if possible, and that would mean 70-series in front and 60's in rear. Swingers, Valiants and Scamps look better with all four wheels as same size; width and diameter (IMHO) - good also for those of us who like to rotate wheels. Putting 15" or taller wheels (on A-bodies) can lose any semblance to originality mighty quick. (more often than not)
Aren't these similar quotes? And, I do appreciate the criticism. After all, it's up to each owner as to his or her wheel preferences - especially if updated to larger bolt pattern. Purchasing much wider and/or taller wheels, as available, for the small bolt pattern, may not be wisest or safest choice. Stay safe.Demons, Dusters and Dart Sports seem to naturally 'crave' wider tires in rear, due to car's shape and stance.
Dusters/Demons/Dart Sports can actually fit wider tires in the rear, the wheelhouses are actually bigger
Aren't these similar quotes? And, I do appreciate the criticism. After all, it's up to each owner as to his or her wheel preferences - especially if updated to larger bolt pattern. Purchasing much wider and/or taller wheels, as available, for the small bolt pattern, may not be wisest or safest choice. Stay safe.
My point was that larger wheels on those body styles don't just look better. They actually fit better, and they can fit a much larger wheel. Which means that if you don't have a Duster/Demon/Dart Sport (or Barracuda) you can't necessarily use what will fit in the back on one of those cars on a Dart, Scamp or Valiant.
Respectfully, I am not trying to get into a urinating contest. What you are saying about rear wheel fitment, comparing the two different
A-body styles, is exactly what I have been saying - - that wider rear wheels and tires are better suited (physically and esthetically) to the 'fastback' style bodies. Of course wide rear wheels would look (and fit) stupidly on 'sedans'. Perhaps someone else can chime in and explain this to you. Yes, it is indeed 'off-topic' - as we await response from original poster as to what his factory wheel size is. Thanks again for your (virtual) 'boots on my ribs'.
K here goes. They are Ralley with a 5 1/2 " bead to bead and a 14"13"
14"
4.5" wide
5.5" wide
Steel
Rally
We need just a little more info.
The tire manufacturer will dictate the widest tire for a given wheel width.
Now as for will a tire width fit in the wheel well, that's another question
does you car have original quarter panels?
has there been any collision repair to the rear quarters?
I have a 68 Dart with original quarters. I have 245/60/15 rims on custom small bolt pattern 15x7 4.25” backspacing with small bolt 8 3/4 rear and and axles. The ride height is low in the back. It is not jacked up.
The tires are very close to inner and outer quarters and will rub on real hard cornering. The tire is centered very good. My leaf spring bushings are bad and the spring is weak.
many reproduction quarter have a wider lip than factory and will hurt tire clearance. Also, if you have new large bolt axles they are a little thicker 1/4-3/8” and will push the tire out some.
All original , NoDak car
There 14". Thank youIn a modern size tire it's going to be a 205/70R14 on the 14" wheels. I wouldn't even think about wasting my time/money if they are 13".
I so it's a factory 14" rim. 5 1/2" bead to bead and a ralley13"
14"
4.5" wide
5.5" wide
Steel
Rally
We need just a little more info.
The tire manufacturer will dictate the widest tire for a given wheel width.
Now as for will a tire width fit in the wheel well, that's another question
I so it's a factory 14" rim. 5 1/2" bead to bead and a ralley
Thank youa 225/60/14 would be pretty big for that rim but will fit rear wheel well. Might look a little small to you in wheel well. Depends if the rear end is low or high.