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Does anyone have info about wheel well space in a 1964 Bonneville? I was looking at 15x7in or 17x7in American Racing 200S "Daisy" wheels but they only come in 4in backspace. Does anyone know if this will fit if i run a 205/60 (15in) or 215/45 (17in)?
Further complicating the issue is my car rides on air suspension and i dont want the car resting on the wheels (which will push on the bodywork) when it is aired out. Narrower tyres should help this but i am concerned the outer edge of the wheel will contact the inner face of the guard/fender Currently i have 15in Cragar S/S with 205/60 tyres. I dont mind altering the rolling diameter (by running smaller tyres) as i will have to run a speedo adapter to suit the TH400 i have installed to replace the dead Super-Hydro 4spd. |
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What do you say about 15x7 wheels with 4,25 backspace and +6 offset
or 15x7 with 4,5 backspace and 0 offset? Would any of them fit a 66 Bonneville with fenders and if so, what size of tires would be best?
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I don't know from experience but my guess is they will work. Don't take my word for it though!
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4.25" backspacing should work depending on the width of the tire and may still be tight. Don't think the 4" will work with skirts.
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I Have a 67 GP with 15x6 Rally's and 225/70-15 tires. Plenty of of clearance in the back on both sides. I just ordered 17x8 Cragar 69 wheels with 4.50 backspacing and 0mm offset. Will be using 225/60-17 tires. Same height and width. Should be no issue from what I can tell.
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I hav a chance to get some nice wheels to put on my 64 Catalina but after reading this sticky I'm more confused then when I started. The wheels are 15 x 8 with a 4" back spacing. If they will work what tires are recommended
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I'm ready to buy tires right now and am more confused than ever. Someone, my mind is slipping and I can't find the info, posted pics of his '66 (65?) Bonnie with 235/75/15 with 8 lugs and he says they fit wonderfully with no issue (with skirts). But from what I'm seeing here they shouldn't fit (or am I mistaken? I'm usually great with numbers too! lol)???
Anyway, I just want to get a nice wheel for the 15" steelies with poverty caps 15x6 wheels and can't figure out what will fit and look good. Will 235/75 fit? Or should I go to 225/75? 235 or 225 with 70%?? Thanks
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Hope this helps some.
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I tried to get 235/75/15 on my car and they weren't even close to fitting (with skirts). I was thinking that because I have 4 wheel disc brakes added that if I remember correctly the brackets from Scarebird push out the wheels a little bit over 1/2" and that may be causing my problems.
I went with 215/75/15 ... and am wondering if I shouldn't use 215/70/15 instead ... I'll ride around for awhile with what I have and see how I like the look, feel, and handling.
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1970 GTO Convertible 455 Ram Air M-21, Atoll/Blue/Black, Hood Tach, 3:31 12-Bolt Posi, A/C, Console 1966 Grand Prix 421 Tripower 4spd, Marina Turquoise/Turquoise, a/c, console, posi, reverb. pa, pb, ps, remote mirror, mats 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic, 6spd Hemi, Detonator Yellow, black stripe, black leather |
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From a separate post made on 8-24-19:
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I’m running 15x8 8 lugs with a 275/60/15 drag radial. Good clearance on both sides. 64 Catalina
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man this looks amazing
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What back spacing on those wheels?
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Phil '63 Grand Prix / 389 Tri-power |
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275/60/15 on a 15x7 wheel with 4.25 back space.
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**Revival**
My 1966 STARCHY has some 15x14" wheels & 470/43/15 tires The tires dont have lots of room but are 31"x18.5”-15” and tucked in nicely Last edited by Zooguy; 07-27-2023 at 02:38 AM. |
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^ Yes, but it also appears your car has some serious wheel tubs.
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#139
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Looks good Troy. You gonna put dog dish caps on those wheels?
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Dont have the caps on yet but these are the ones
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