Wheel and tire fitment 65 Barracuda

[65MagnumFish]

Hey everyone, I am in need of help. I found some nice rims and tires for my 1965 barracuda. Wondered if the below described will fit or if the backspacing is going to be too tight?

AD: Fronts are 15x6 with 3.75” backspacing (+6mm offset), rears are 15x7 with 4” backspacing (0mm offset) Tires are 205/65/15 and 235/60/15
Any help would be awesome. Appreciate everyone on here.

 

[MadScientistMat]

The math for their offset and backspacing isn't working, but going off the backspacing numbers I would expect these to clear but be close. Worst case, the rear wheels may need thin spacers and you might need a tiny bit of fender rolling.

 

[65MagnumFish]

I was worried mostly about the rear opening because of the barracuda “skirt” look. Rolling the panels isn’t an option. I already have paint and body done. I have a 3 hour drive ahead and thought I’d ask the experts.

 

[65MagnumFish]

Or I was thinking of these …

They are 15x7. 3.75 backspacing and for the rear of the car. I have nice 14x 4.5 steelies that would be for the front. I’d paint them either black or body color. The pic above is a new wheel. Thoughts?

 

[toolmanmike]

Hey everyone, I am in need of help. I found some nice rims and tires for my 1965 barracuda. Wondered if the below described will fit or if the backspacing is going to be too tight?

AD: Fronts are 15x6 with 3.75” backspacing (+6mm offset), rears are 15x7 with 4” backspacing (0mm offset) Tires are 205/65/15 and 235/60/15
Any help would be awesome. Appreciate everyone on here.

They should fit nicely but I don't have a Barracuda. Those would bolt right on my 66 Dart. 7" wide with a 4"backspace is perfect. Let's see, who runs a early Barracuda with aftermarket wheels?

 

[65MagnumFish]

Whoops….they are 15x6 not 15x7

 

[toolmanmike]

Or I was thinking of these … View attachment 1716319782
They are 15x7. 3.75 backspacing and for the rear of the car. I have nice 14x 4.5 steelies that would be for the front. I’d paint them either black or body color. The pic above is a new wheel. Thoughts?

Possibly not enough backspace. @66340SEDAN do you know what difference the rear wheel openings are from Valiant?

 

[toolmanmike]

Whoops….they are 15x6 not 15x7

6's would probably work.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Or I was thinking of these … View attachment 1716319782
They are 15x7. 3.75 backspacing and for the rear of the car. I have nice 14x 4.5 steelies that would be for the front. I’d paint them either black or body color. The pic above is a new wheel. Thoughts?

My thoughts are good luck finding those in the small bolt pattern. Summit has a few 15 x 6 but none in 15 x 7 and according to Wheel Vintiques, they are not going to sell anymore plain steel wheels in the small bolt pattern.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Whoops….they are 15x6 not 15x7

If you want the 15 x 6 all around, you better get them NOW, because Summit has like only 8 left.

 

[65barracudaLA]

These are 15x7 small bolt Cragars that I ordered from Jegs. Tires are 205/65R15 in the front and 225/65R15 in the rear. No issues. 4-1/8" backspacing.

 

[65MagnumFish]

Think the 15”x6 with the back spacing of 3.75 would be a solid fit for the rear? Just confirming before summit runs out.

 

[toolmanmike]

Think the 15”x6 with the back spacing of 3.75 would be a solid fit for the rear? Just confirming before summit runs out.

They should work fine.

 

[66fyssh]

15 x 7, 4.25 backpacking, with 24560R15. No problem but my quarters are rolled. Plenty of space to the springs.

 

[TXOval]

You’ll be fine with those rims/tires

 

[stretch]

What size are the front wheels and tires @66fyssh ?

 

[66fyssh]

What size are the front wheels and tires @66fyssh ?

I'll double check when I get home but I believe they are 215 70 14. Tiger Paw were the only white wall I could find. Saving up for more Coopers !!!!

 

[66fyssh]

What size are the front wheels and tires @66fyssh ?

My memory sucks.

They are 205 75 14.