What tire size are you running?

[crayzcuda]

Plan on changing the wheels and tires this year on my '79 Duster. I have 205/70/14's on it now. Plan on going to a 15x7 Cop wheels. Just wondering what tires sizes you guys are using. Stuck between using 215/70/15's front and 255/70/15's rear or 235/60/15's front and 255/60/15's rear. What do you think and what do you guys think would look better on those wheels? Also was thinking of painting the wheels body colour. Any pics would help. Thanks.

 

[krytellan]

I know my situation is probably not close to useful for you, but my '80 Volare had 205/65-15s and they were completely lost inside the wheel wells. I just put a set of 215/70-15s on it and they fit great. I joked with my wife that Murphy (the wagon) got a "Just for Men" treatment. Looking like a younger man with the white letter Indy 500s. It really filled out the wheel wells.

 

[MiradaMegacab]

I know my situation is probably not close to useful for you

X2 Im running 215/65 15s on front and 275/60 15s on stock 15X7 rims on a Mirada.

 

[lowbudget]

These are A bodies but it might give you some ideas http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=14254

 

[dch-65]

Plan on changing the wheels and tires this year on my '79 Duster. I have 205/70/14's on it now. Plan on going to a 15x7 Cop wheels. Just wondering what tires sizes you guys are using. Stuck between using 215/70/15's front and 255/70/15's rear or 235/60/15's front and 255/60/15's rear. What do you think and what do you guys think would look better on those wheels? Also was thinking of painting the wheels body colour. Any pics would help. Thanks.

I used the following sizes and it has worked out pretty well
Speciality Magnum Wheels front and rear 15" x 8" x 4.5" back spacing
Front 255/60/15
Rear 275/60/15
A few pictures attached.
Dave

 

[Shorty Thompson]

I had s et of N-50x15's on my Lebaron . Didn't touch anywhere , but the passengerside did stick out past the fenderwell lip a little .

 

[crayzcuda]

I know my situation is probably not close to useful for you, but my '80 Volare had 205/65-15s and they were completely lost inside the wheel wells. I just put a set of 215/70-15s on it and they fit great. I joked with my wife that Murphy (the wagon) got a "Just for Men" treatment. Looking like a younger man with the white letter Indy 500s. It really filled out the wheel wells.

Actually that is exactly the reason why I want the tire change, the Indy 500's with the raised white lettering is what I was planning on. That "Just for Men" treatment cracked me up, you got to show me some pictures of Murphy. Thanks

 

[crayzcuda]

X2 Im running 215/65 15s on front and 275/60 15s on stock 15X7 rims on a Mirada.

I've seen pictures of your car many of times in Mopar Mags. Very nice set up.
I'm not running that kind of power in my 318, it is just slightly warmed over. Thanks.

 

[crayzcuda]

These are A bodies but it might give you some ideas http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=14254

Yep, I'm a lurker over there LOL, I've seen all the pics on that link. Thanks

 

[crayzcuda]

I used the following sizes and it has worked out pretty well
Speciality Magnum Wheels front and rear 15" x 8" x 4.5" back spacing
Front 255/60/15
Rear 275/60/15
A few pictures attached.
Dave

Thanks for the pics. Very nice car, I've seen the thread on your build and you have done some great work. I'm kinda torn between the wide road race style like yours and the tall highway wheels being my car is my highway cruiser. Love the way your tires fill in the wheel wells. I am going with the raised white lettering for sure.

 

[crayzcuda]

I had s et of N-50x15's on my Lebaron . Didn't touch anywhere , but the passengerside did stick out past the fenderwell lip a little .

Yeah the N50's fit nice in the back. I have a set of Mickey Thompson I's on my blue 440 Aspen. Big and sticky. I don't think my 318 could justify a tire that big LOL. Thanks

 

[krytellan]

Actually that is exactly the reason why I want the tire change, the Indy 500's with the raised white lettering is what I was planning on. That "Just for Men" treatment cracked me up, you got to show me some pictures of Murphy. Thanks

Here's the tires in question on Murphy:

 

[bremereric]

Here's the tires in question on Murphy:

Nice looken wagon sir...

 

[crayzcuda]

krytellan, that Murphy is one sweet ride. Thanks a lot for the pictures, your wheel/tire combo is what my car seems to be missing. I see what you mean about the "Just for Men" treatment, it sure gives it some style. Hopefully mine will have half as much class as Murphy when I'm done.

 

[volarerob]

Front tires are 215/70R15 & the wheels are 15 x 6

Rear tires are 275/60 R15 & the wheels are 15 x 10

 

[Shorty Thompson]

Here's the tires in question on Murphy:

Very nice !

 

[D Dodge]

P275/60R15 on the rear only. 14" on the front.

 

[crayzcuda]

Thanks for the posts guys. Keep em coming! My Duster really needs bigger tires after seeing all these combos.

 

[8D5 Gran Fury]

225/60 R16 on Lincoln LSC 'turbine' rims painted a (nearly) magnesium grey color.

 

[bremereric]

I used the following sizes and it has worked out pretty well
Speciality Magnum Wheels front and rear 15" x 8" x 4.5" back spacing
Front 255/60/15
Rear 275/60/15
A few pictures attached.
Dave

Dave you gas cap is crooked.....:toothy5: