New 15" rear tires

[toolmanmike]

I ordered a pair of 225/70-15 Cooper Cobra's and mounted them on a pair of 7" small bolt Rally wheels I had. I had a set of left and right hand chrome lug nuts too so I used them just for fun. It sure looks different. Those bigger tires make the car look short. Funny how that works. tmm

 

[65Valiant310]

Any rubbing at all in the rear? Also are those stock 5 leaf springs back there?
thx

 

[toolmanmike]

No rubbing. 1" inside clearance. 1 1/4" outside. I would like to try a custom offset 8" wheel just for fun. Yes I have the 5 leaf springs. The car was born with the HD option and the 6 leaf springs but I goofed when I ordered them years ago. My rallys ar 15x7 with a 4" back space
tmm

 

[65Valiant310]

Car looks great, thanks!

 

[pomonamissel]

toolmanmike , used the same size t/a's on two 8'' bands that i put on small pattern centers , they are set about 1/2'' neg (inboard) and just clear the springs . and don't rub anything but the springs , and only under hard driv'n in n out of the corners , but nothing passed us either , i had added a few leafs to each side as well . gave my 383 69 gt some road speed and cornering with the beefed up rear springs . no one would believe it had no anti-sway bars .

 

[6pk2goDemon]

That's a great old school look & kinda reminds me of the stance on Keith's Valiant. Love the Texaco station too 8)

 

[Woods74]

Sorry for your loss of traction. :burnout:

 

[toolmanmike]

Sorry for your loss of traction. :burnout:

LOL I did loose a bit of gear with a tall tire like that. I think my old tires were 215-14's. It could take a 3:73 or more to get back to where I was. Thanks C. It's an old station in a small town just south of me.