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FuzzFace2
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Posted: Sep/15/2013 at 10:58am |
The only thing I would worry with a tire that tall if it will hit the front & back openings of the wheel openings.
I say this becasue my 70 Javelin had 245/60/14 that is 25.6 dia. and someone trimed the front fenders to clear. They where on 6" 0 off set and stock wheel spacers to clear the disc calipers up front.
The 235/60/15 tire you want to run is 26.1 dia. so you are pushing the size for the rear wheel opening at the rocker. I know my 28" slicks would not fit with out trimming the opening.
For me I am going to stick to a 25 dia tire (235/60/14) to start with and go from there.
Or a 225/45/17 or 235/45/17 tire but would need to get wheels too so????????
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4.25 backspace 15X7 wheels with 235/60 should be fine. Larger 245/60 may rub in the rear with stock springs and bushings when going around a corner
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I do not know what the actual OEM back space is, but the wheels used of 1970 and up all had the same back space across the product line and I am pretty sure were standard with Ford and Chrysler products (along with others) during that time frame as far as interchangeability was concerned if that helps any.
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For a 235 on a 7" wheel, you will be more than safe. That said it is more back space than needed. 3-1/4" would put the tire farther out but still tuck in nicely.
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Sorry this has probably been covered but I can't find my exact answer.
I want to run 235x60x15 tires on 15x7 wheels all four corners. Will 4.25 back spacing be fine? Any problems with this wheel and tire combination on a non lowered stock suspension? Thanks
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Dave
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