73 dodge dart swinger wheel and tire size?

[73 Shwinger]

Hey everyone new here and this is my first post.....i have been searching but am going crazy trying to find the info i need......HELP!
I have a 73 Dart Swinger factory 7 1/4 rear end setup! springs in factory location and no mini tubes.......Of course i want the BIGGEST wheel tire combo for the rear i can get, i know i am limited but want the wheel well full!

I would like to know

1.) wheel size

2.) Back spacing needed

3.) max tire size

and if anyone has pix of their set up!
thanks in advance for your help
I love this place! lol

Bruce

 

[73 Shwinger]

Help Please! rayer:

 

[Johnny Dart]

235/60-15 on a factory 15" x 7.5" steel wheel.

245's start to get a little tight in the back with this wheel. The easiest/cheapest way to get into this set-up is with a set of cop car wheels.

 

[73 Shwinger]

hey thanks Johnny D.........thats a big help....love the dart is that yours?? very nice look!!

 

[Johnny Dart]

Yes, that's my car.
Really you need to let us know what you want to do with the car.
That will give us a better idea. This is just one example on what can be done.

 

[SirDan]

I am running 275/60/15 tires on the back of my 73 dart. The odd thing is, when i tried to run them with the 7 1/4 they hit the springs so bad you couldn't bolt them on even. when i went to an A body 8 3/4 they fit fine. same exact tire and rim i had tried previously with the 7 1/4. maybe i had some funky rear that was narrower than normal or something... I really don't know. just keep that in mind here.

that being said, with my A body 8 3/4 I can fit 275/60/15 tires on police wheels. It is tight, it might not work on some cars without massaging the fenders a bit. if you want to play it safe get something a few sizes smaller. The police wheels have the best possible backspacing for these cars.

I run 245/60/15s up front so the back tires don't look as big as they are.

 

[73 Shwinger]

well i am really not quite sure what i want to do yet lol i like the police wheel look! but may go with a weld wheel....i have always been a chevy owner and a closet mopar guy hahaha just came out of the closet this last spring and am very proud of all things mopar! never a chevy again.......another sharp looking Dart SirDan, LOVE IT!....It is all new to me but i bet the 8 3/4 is a bit wider total? I will go with the 235's anyone of you guys know the back spacing on the police wheels? that might put me in the clear for an aftermarket wheel? you guys are great thanks for chiming in and helping me out!
Bruce

 

[racerdan80]

with an 8 3/4 15x7 245/60/15

 

[Johnny Dart]

Rear axel flange to flange:
1963-1972 7.25 = 53.200"
1973-1976 7.25 = 51.400"
All A-body 8.75 = 51.400"

Cop car wheels are 15"x7" with a 4" bs.

 

[73 Shwinger]

Rear axel flange to flange:
1963-1972 7.25 = 53.200"
1973-1976 7.25 = 51.400"
All A-body 8.75 = 51.400"

Cop car wheels are 15"x7" with a 4" bs.

perfect i think from the posts Johnny Dart i have all i need! you guys have been a great help i will post some pix soon with what i did!
thanks again! rayer:

Bruce

 

[72swinger619]

I am doing the same thing except I have an 8 1/4 rear diff from 74 dart and want to put 15x8 with 4.5 bs and 245/60r15 will this work

 

[73schwing]

i like racerdan80 set up would i be able to run that on my 73 swinger which is all stock at moment
racerdan80 could you please tell me about those tires and what not

 

[73schwing]

could you please tell me about that tire set up id like to run that on my 73 swinger

 

[racerdan80]

73schwing, 245 60r15 on 15x7 with 4" backspace. 1" of clearance to springs in their stock location on a 8.75 axle. Everything clears and no rubbing

 

[73dds]

73schwing, 245 60r15 on 15x7 with 4" backspace. 1" of clearance to springs in their stock location on a 8.75 axle. Everything clears and no rubbing

Hey I'm trying to see if a 15x7 with a 3.75" offset will fit all around and with what tire

 

[SwingerSteve]

Hey I'm trying to see if a 15x7 with a 3.75" offset will fit all around and with what tire

I have a full set of police steel rims with 245/60/15 with a 4"-4 1/4"backspace,, 7 1/4 rearend. Have 5/8" inch clearance on springs,, front right rubs on my fender skirt when I turn left.. I'm going to the 14" ralley wheels and selling my police wheels. New Mastercraft tires on police wheels.

 

[SwingerSteve]

I have a full set of police steel rims with 245/60/15 with a 4"-4 1/4"backspace,, 7 1/4 rearend. Have 5/8" inch clearance on springs,, front right rubs on my fender skirt when I turn left.. I'm going to the 14" ralley wheels and selling my police wheels. New Mastercraft tires on police wheels.

 

[roccodart440]

#3

9.65" Section width on the rear.

DO NOT rely on buying a "235" or "245" as they do not all measure the same. Look at the section width by manufacturer as well as the measuring rim size.

 

[ThrowNdarts'73]

I am running 275/60/15 tires on the back of my 73 dart. The odd thing is, when i tried to run them with the 7 1/4 they hit the springs so bad you couldn't bolt them on even. when i went to an A body 8 3/4 they fit fine. same exact tire and rim i had tried previously with the 7 1/4. maybe i had some funky rear that was narrower than normal or something... I really don't know. just keep that in mind here.

that being said, with my A body 8 3/4 I can fit 275/60/15 tires on police wheels. It is tight, it might not work on some cars without massaging the fenders a bit. if you want to play it safe get something a few sizes smaller. The police wheels have the best possible backspacing for these cars.

I run 245/60/15s up front so the back tires don't look as big as they are.

Slick rig! I guess you swaped out the front clip to get rid of the bird beak? Was it an exact swap or what mods did you have to do?

 

[1971 CY Dodge Dart]

Slick rig! I guess you swaped out the front clip to get rid of the bird beak? Was it an exact swap or what mods did you have to do?

That post is from over 12 years ago and the OP hasn’t been here in over a year.