wazoo64
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I have a 64 Valiant that is getting a front end overhaul. When finished I will have stock geometry with 73 spindles and disc upgrade. Does anyone know how wide I can go on the front tire? What is the max backspacing?
Keith Mopar said:I ran 16 X 7, on a couple of A bodies, It had a 5 (actually 4.92 in brochure) inch back space with no rubbing any where. This rim had about 3/4 of an inch clearance to the upper ball joint. I had them on a 71 Scamp, 74 Duster and a 65 Cuda. I had 225 50 R 16's on them. I could of used a slightly taller tire on the later A's. like a 225 55 R 16 to fill out the wheel well but it looked ok.
70Duster440 said:Your best bet would be to take measurements to see what you've got to work with. I think the first obstacle will be the tie-rod/steering knuckle end which (from memory) will be in the neighborhood of 5.5" - so 4.5" and less to be safe.
Yea it would fit, if you had an 5.5 backspace. IF you lower your car alot the tire would be close to the outter fender, but as long as you have the steering cranked just go slow and stay away from bumps.fwaugh said:I am running 18's on the front and would like to go as wide as possible. Do you think an 8 would fit? I don't mind loosing a little turn radius for a little more rubber.
70Duster440 said:Your best bet would be to take measurements to see what you've got to work with. I think the first obstacle will be the tie-rod/steering knuckle end which (from memory) will be in the neighborhood of 5.5" - so 4.5" and less to be safe.