Post your wheel and tire combos.

Post your wheel and tire combos.

I think it's really on the front where it makes a difference. 5.7" BS is about the max you can go before the wheel fits the outer tie rod end. Many 18's will clear the OTRE, allowing greater BS and more tire up front. Probably more critical on Darts / Scamps than Barracudas and Valiants. Out back, I don't think DIA makes much if any difference, you can only squeeze so much in between the inner quarter panel and the leaf spring.

Clair

Criscobath said
I have a question. After reading through all the posts, it seems like a wider rim can be used on an unaltered fender well / leaf-spring car when a 18" rim is used, instead of a 17". Am I reading the posts incorrectly?

I'm thinking about going w/ Cragar 397 series wheels in 17"X8" with 4 1/2" back spacing. After reading through the posts, I'm even more lost if they'll fit on my 73 Swinger. My car sits pretty low since adding Hotchkis leafs. I'm thinking 225/50-17 in the front and 245/50-17 in the rear. Any thoughts about fitment issues I might have?

Thanks!