Wheel suggestions

[Will_H#24]

What are my options for wheel and tire combos for 69 Dart Swinger small bolt pattern. Wide as possible for the stock rear. As I understand it my choices are limited. Thanks

 

[junkyardhero]

235 is about the widest you're going to fit out back. maybe 245 depending on what rear end and with special considerations to ride height and lipping the fender a little bit.

the biggest issue you're going to have is finding rims in small bolt that are wide enough to accommodate that width tire with that much back space for the rear. basically, you're looking at two or three designs: rallye or cragar SS and some slot mag styles.

further hampering this is that those are by and large 14" or 15" and the tire selection in those sizes quickly becomes the limiting factor of what you can run if you want a matched set.

 

[Will_H#24]

235 is about the widest you're going to fit out back. maybe 245 depending on what rear end and with special considerations to ride height and lipping the fender a little bit.

the biggest issue you're going to have is finding rims in small bolt that are wide enough to accommodate that width tire with that much back space for the rear. basically, you're looking at two or three designs: rallye or cragar SS and some slot mag styles.

further hampering this is that those are by and large 14" or 15" and the tire selection in those sizes quickly becomes the limiting factor of what you can run if you want a matched set.

How much trouble would it be to convert the rear axle to the big bolt pattern?

 

[junkyardhero]

How much trouble would it be to convert the rear axle to the big bolt pattern?

it's not difficult, it's just expensive. in the grand scheme of things, that is. it really depends on what you have currently and what you want and you're willing to compromise or the lengths you're willing to go.

at a minimum you're looking at axle shafts and considerations on the brakes-- redrilling or sourcing new drums.

or replacing the axle wholesale which could run anything from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.

 

[dano]

Your best bet is to measure what you have now as a starting point, install them on the car and look in what direction you have room to move wider in and figure out what will fit your car. Then decide do I live with what's available in SBP or spend the money on a LBP conversion and then decide if you want to compromise size for a staggered wheel and tire combo or run the same all around.

Also consider the use of the car. Do you plan to drive it hard and/or at modern freeway speeds? Are you drag or autocross racing the car? how close to original or stock looking do you want it to remain?

Your going to hear people say they fit all kids of tires and the bottom line is not all A-bodys are the same for tire fitment. What may fit a Barracuda or Duster in will not fit your Dart. On tires, come to understand their ratings (if you don't all ready) and see what you get in 15" vs 17". Tires are part of braking (and handling) capacity too, so back to how you intend to drive the car.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

I found that you will get a bigger tire on the darts with an 8 inch wheel with a 4 1/4 back space then the 7 inch with a 3 1/2 back space. Its closer to the spring and less tire bulge due to a wider wheel. I had several with Cragars 7's and 8's the 8's always had more quarter to tire .clearance

Here is an old picture the black car had 8's red car had 7's same g60 tire they rubbed on the red car.