Advise on Rims/tires 67 Barracuda FB

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Am fairly new to this forum and have read threads on tire/rim combos. Need specific opinions on 67 Barracuda tires /rims. Am intending to buy Crager orig. ss mags - 15*6 ,3.375bs for front with 215/60 BFG radial TA and 15*8 , 4.125 bs for rear with BFG TA 255/60/15 . My bolt pattern is 5on 4in . I like a slight "rake" look.On pictures the tires are 205/75/r14. No suspension mods on front or rear . Want a wide footprint look without any problems with steering clearances or rear fender/spring clearance .Car is used for cruising not strip.Please advise if you think there is a better combo or send me a e mail with picture and specs of what you are running.No rear spring relocation is going to be done.

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Thanks for feedback .I was wondering about going to the 15*7 with a4.125"bs rim for the front with the 215/60 tire if there is no problem with backspacing . I am hoping to order by end of week so feedback is appreciated - nothing used for sale in the East Kootenay area of B.C.
 
My dad lives pretty close to the dam that makes that Kootenai reservoir. That's a long lake, you guys are probably 80 miles apart! Good fishing there.
There is a guy across the boarder from you in Rexford Montana that seems to have lots of mopar stuff on the Montana craigslist. He might usually has whole cars but I be he must be sitting on lots of parts too. I bought a pair of 15x7 Keystones off a different craigslist guy that I plan on using 215/60/15s BFG TAs on the front. They are the large bolt pattern though and I can't do that until I get my front end swap done.
The new wheels really aren't that bad on price when you consider how rough most used ones are.
 
Would 4.125 backspacing on a 15 "crager with a 215/60/15 tire be ok on the front of a 67 barracuda. Reading posts seems to be ok but a bit of a nervous nelly when I am buying new sight unseen and spending hard earned money. Tks
 
You may have to look out for sway bar clearance (if so equipped) on the front when you go with a backspace over 4 inches.

I`ve run a 15 x 8 on the rear with 4.25 backspace. Leaf spring clearance was tight but there were no problems.
 
If you want some great pictures and accompanying advice, do a search for postings by dgc333 (Dave) and you will see how his '68 notchback looks.

nucuda said:
Would 4.125 backspacing on a 15 "crager with a 215/60/15 tire be ok on the front of a 67 barracuda. Reading posts seems to be ok but a bit of a nervous nelly when I am buying new sight unseen and spending hard earned money. Tks
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Thanks for the info. Looked at his posts and got a lot of info . I have ordered and am going 15/7 rim with 215/60/15 on front and 15/8 on rear with 255/60/15 . will post a picture when put on car.Cheers to all who helped.
 
Me likes the GG1 fastback with Cragars:

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Finally got rims and tires on after many problems with wheel studs There are some on this site with really good taste(prev post). Think I made right choice.15*7 (3"bs)front with 215/60/15 and 15*8 (4"bs) with 255/60/15 on stock susp. with about 3/4 " tire to leaf clearance on back. Thanks to all who gave advise. Wilf

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Sweet!
Can we see more pics of this green machine?
Did you find a buildsheet?
Tell us more about it.
 
Nice job on the stance. Perfect! I'm trying to get BFG 255/60R15's in Canada but they're backordered at least for 2 mths if not more. You seemed to get yours pretty quick....are they from Newstalgia Wheels??

Kris
 
Nice looking nucuda. Those are the same size I had on my car before I went with the stock stuff.

Almost makes me wish I wouldn't have sold my TorqThrust 2s.
 
Thanks for the good comments. Am very happy with the look. Tikona -the rims and tires are from Newstalgia - Very fast delivery.
 
Very nice choice! Looking to get a set for my 67 nb.

Could you post the part # of the wheels?
 
part# (all 5 on 4) front 61654 15x6 rear 15x8 61854 lugs 09005-4 right hand(mine are all converted to right hand) Valve stems chrome C504S . Seemed to have good stock when I got mine about 3 weeks ago. Good luck.
 
nucuda said:
part# (all 5 on 4) front 61654 15x6 rear 15x8 61854 lugs 09005-4 right hand(mine are all converted to right hand) Valve stems chrome C504S . Seemed to have good stock when I got mine about 3 weeks ago. Good luck.
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thanks again. I have no idea what type of lugs I will need.
 
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