Tire size and info.

[KRYPTONITE1972]

Just got a 72 Dart, with a 8 3/4. the leaf springs are in the stock location, wanting to fit a 28/10.5 slick under it,


Do I need to, mini tub it? do a relocation kit on it?

What backspacing to use?

Any info. on this? thanks what have yall guys done to get these tires to fit?

 

[AdamR]

28X10.5 will at least need to have the springs moved. a 28X9 should work but will be tight.

 

[crackedback]

You've only got 12" of well to work with and less than that if the spring is in stock location.

Most true 28x10.50's, 10.50w's or anything else, are in the 11.5-12.0 section width range.

Here's a 70 Dart that I'm trying to put 275/60/15 et radials under. Has a 1/2-3/4" hanger relocation. It's TIGHT! Maybe have 5/16" on each side of tire to well.

 

[Rocket]

I believe you will need to move the springs under the frame rail. Using 28" may get you very close to the lip of the fender at the front of the wheel opening. I had to modify my fender to fit 28" tires.

 

[skypower]

Just go ahead and mini tub and relocate you will be glad you did.:yawinkle:

 

[mrtillie]

I agree... mini tube now and then your tire size can be what you want.

 

[KRYPTONITE1972]

what backspacing are yall useing with a 10" wheel??, just got the relocation kit and fixing to min tub it!!!!!

 

[mopar65]

like every one elese says you are going to have to move the springs in and minni tub it. my car just has the spring moved in with no minni tube yet. but i am useing M/T 275/60/15 drag radiels on weld drag lites that are 15x8 with 5.5 inches of back spacing.i moved the rearend back 1-1/2 inches for more room. but the tire is still close in side the wheel wells. here is a pic of my car.oops sorry its a 73 dodge dart. thanks Mopar65

 

[yellowdartdave]

See my thread on my late buddies 440 Long Ram Dart.
Read it all the way thru.

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=78465&highlight=long+ram

 

[skypower]

what backspacing are yall useing with a 10" wheel??, just got the relocation kit and fixing to min tub it!!!!!

I run 6.5 inch back space but that depends on overall length of your rear end.

 

[KRYPTONITE1972]

Yea mine is stock length, 52 1/2 inches long, going to min tub it and relocation kit will be in thrusday, I guess a 10inch wheel with 7 1/2 BS will work

 

[crackedback]

Yea mine is stock length, 52 1/2 inches long, going to min tub it and relocation kit will be in thrusday, I guess a 10inch wheel with 7 1/2 BS will work

Stock A body axle, 7.25-7.5" is about right for BS on a 10" rim.

 

[KRYPTONITE1972]

ok cool thanks guys, Ill post pics when I get done!!

 

[skypower]

Can't wait to see it done. Here's a little insperation.

 

[KRYPTONITE1972]

very nice... good looking car

 

[skypower]

Thank you how about some pics of your car now, so we can see the before and after.