What size of 17" tires for early a?

[porksoda]

Well I decided to do the 17" Rallye look alike wheel on my 1966 Dart. I was wondering what size of 17's will would on my Dart with out any issues?
I was thinking of 225/50/17 all the way around but do you all have any opinions?

BTW the look-a-like rallye wheel is steel wheels off a late model Charger/300/Magnum. Then use BBP rallye centers. And lastly 17" chrome trim rings. The wheels are 17x7 with 4.25" Backspace.

The rims are 17x9 Charger/300 steel wheels
Fronts are 225/50 17 Nitto NT450's
Rears are 275/50 17 Nitto NT 450's
A body rear axle with 1/2 inch spacer to clear springs

 

[porksoda]

I assume dwire67 must have a wider version of the wheels.
The set I have are 17x7.

 

[rgp266]

BBC rallye centers? 'Splain, please? Bitchin' info on the steelies....mucho thanks.
Bob

 

[porksoda]

Bbc rallye centers are just big bolt pattern rallye wheel center caps.

 

[Valkman]

I have 225 50-17 on my 65 cuda with room to spare.

 

[porksoda]

Cool thanks!
Do you have any pictures?

 

[Valkman]

I posted some on another thread:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=14254&page=16

It's the bright blue car that's still in the works

 

[6pk2goDemon]

Have you seen hollywood hig's 66 Valiant? I luv the look 8-)

 

[porksoda]

The looks of 17's on an early-a look great! I cant wait til I get mine finished up!

 

[prrc]

Mine are 18s But the rear tire height is 26.4 they are Mickey thompson street radials 26x12x18 fronts are 25.4 height 235x40x18 just to give you an idea of over all tire height.

 

[porksoda]

Thanks for all the info guys!
Bump for more pics or information!

 

[MoparDaddy]

225/50/17 should be about the same height as OE. You should even be able to run a 255/40/17 if wanted

 

[Muad'Dib15]

I have 245x45x17s all the way around on my 66. The back was a little hard to get in, but then the body is cocked sideways. If it wasn't I could get 255s in back pretty easily.