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.

 

[burrpenick]

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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.

Im a long time Mopar guy and hot rodder in general, but cant for the life of me figure out why so many try get the biggest tire/wheel possible under their cars- with the resulting rubbing issues. Most of our rides are not race cars so it should not be for the absolute best ET,, but I do like the look of a full wheel well and the right stance, that being stated, unless the deal is too good to pass up, Id say go for what you KNOW will fit and dont take the chance- it can be a real mess, ask me how I know!