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Topic: 71-74 Javelin maximum tire size fitment
Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Subject: 71-74 Javelin maximum tire size fitment
Date Posted: Jun/04/2009 at 10:17pm
Did a search and didn't come up with previous posting that addressed this for the application I am thinking about.  I have a 1972 Javelin that is stock and has 215/70/14 tires on the original rims.  After doing a little research I find that this translates to a tire that has approximately a 26 inch overall diameter.  I am wanting to maintain the speedo/odo gearing, but fill out those big ole fender wells. Still having my old set of American Racing Torque Thrust D's that are 14X7 with 245/60/15's (approx.25.5" wide X 4.25" sidewall height X 9.5" width) on them that once rolled on a '70 Donohue with no real rubbing issues up front, I worked from these two measurements.  Well, I worked from them once I figured out how much 14" tires cost now and it didn't make sense to spend that much for them.  I found that to buy a set of new 16X8 AR Torq Thrust's is quite pricey at about $250 apiece, then add the price of the tires at about $500 for the set w/some road hazrd and this is way more than I wanted to spend.  I then found Coy Wheels C55 in gun metal in a 17X8 with 4.5" backspacing for $125 apiece.  So, taking that as my cue, I started pricing 17 inch tires and lo and behold they can be had rather reasonably nowadays.  Looking at their measurements online at the Tire Rack site (and stopping by my local Sears where they rolled a couple out for me to measure), I found that the 245/24/17 measures 9.6 to 9.8 inches wide, sidewall just under 4.5 inches and overall diameter around 25.7 to just under 26.  Also measured a 235/50/17 at approx 9.8 width X 4.25 sidewall and 26 inch overall diameter.  This would keep the revolutions per mile close to the stock tire size and definitely fill out the wheel wells, but will it work for the front?  After searching around, it seems that the 4.5" backspacing will work fine in the rear, but what would need to be done to the fronts to prevent rubbing, fender lip contact, etc?  Would a spacer allow this fitment, if so, what size?  I want to use the same size front and back to facilitate rotation and I really do not care for the large tire rear, small tire front stance on 71-74 Javelins.  So, anyone running a similar combination or have info to weigh in on this?

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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project



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Posted By: prostreetamx
Date Posted: Jun/09/2009 at 9:31am
These cars tend to catch wider rubber on the lower front fender lip. On my 72, I actually moved the lower lips out and extra 1" to clear the rubber I plan to run. I will be running 17" wheels also but wanted a little more rubber on the front. I am looking at 17x8" for the front since 15x7" was a stock size that was available. The 17" should clear your tie rod ends better than those 14's so you can probably use a little more backspacing than stock to help clear the fender lips. I plan to order a little more backspacing then stock but I can also add a thin spacer if I get too much. My tierods are not an issue with the shorter Pacer steering arms and rack steering, but if you plan to fill up those wheel wells, carefull measurements and test fitting will be needed. I just purchased an alaignment tool so I can get everthing in spec before I take my final clearance measurements. A saging front suspension will throw everything off. A 27" tall tire is about the max these cars will take on the front but good luck finding that size.
I have been using Nestalgia wheels for my tire and wheel sizes.


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Richard Payne

Las Vegas,NV

72 5.7 Hemi Javelin

77 Prostreet 401/727 AMX,

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Posted By: TorqueyAMX
Date Posted: Jun/09/2009 at 10:44am
I currently run 16 x 8 5 spokes with 245/50-16's in front a 255/50-16's in back. The 16's still retain most of the look of the era but gives you a '90's more modern tire profile without sacrificing ride characteristics. A 245/50-16 tire was used on most 3rd and 4th Gen Camaros and Firebirds. Just one size bigger in back doesn't look out of the ordinary but fills the rear hump better. If the car is not a daily driver, worry less about rotation. But you can't have it both ways with regard to filling the humps nicely with the same size tire. As far as 17's go, that's the max but the car should be lowered and give a stance to look good. At the same time, ride will suffer. Suspensions on modern cars are engineered to deal with super low profile tires. Old cars are not.
 
16 x 8 wheels lowered 1 inch.
Used to have 15 x 7 (225/60-15's Frt  245/60-15's Rear)


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Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Date Posted: Jun/24/2009 at 10:21pm

Well, here's an update.  After much deliberation, measurement and Net research, I determined that a 17X8 wheel with 4.5" backspace and a 245/45/17 will maintain extremely close to stock height and be a very affordable and available tire size (stock on Mustang GT for several years and take a look at the front of the next C5 Vette you see parked, probably same size).  Also, the rear should easily take a 17X9.5 wheel with 5.5" backspace and a 275/40/17 tire.  Figured all of this and then came across the article online about the humpster AMX that runs the same tire configuration on Cobra R 17X9's.  I also stumbled across a forum that mentioned the Coy C55's as being the same wheel as the Discount Tire brand MB Wheels Old School.  They had posted some pics and sure enough, it's the same wheel.  Since I was going to buy the tires through them anyway I called them up and priced the wheels and tires together and they cut a good bit off each for buying as a combo.  Matter of fact, I went ahead and ordered 4 17X8's with Kuhmo Ecsta ASX 245/45's and 2 17X9.5's also with ASX's in 275/40's just so I could have both looks whenever I feel froggy Wink.    Here is a link to the web page on them:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/wheels/mb_wheels/product/byName.do?tmn=Old+School&typ=Car%2FMinivan -  

As I said, they cut me a deal on the prices, so these prices are at least $20 bucks or more per wheel more than what I'm paying and they knocked off around $20 per tire as well.

 

Tried to upload pic here, but it kept timing out, so here is a link to a page with several pics:

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/discount-tire-direct/113768-new-wheel-mb-motoring-old-school.html -  

Now, if I could just get those front fender edges straightened up so I could mount the replacement hood and grill and drive the thing into town to get the inspection sticker and down to Discount Tire all would be right with the world, etc...  Suppose I could go with the classic no hood, no grill look with a nice set of new wheels and tires under her, that always draws admiring looks Embarrassed

 

I'll post some pics soon as I can and let everyone know how this combo works out.

 


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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project


Posted By: Wrambler
Date Posted: Jun/25/2009 at 10:52am
Wow, you have power.....your links killed the discount tire website!!!

bowdown


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Wrambler
69 AMC Rambler
4.0L, 5 speed
2015 Grand Cherokee Limited
2019 Chrysler 300


Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Date Posted: Jul/01/2009 at 10:36pm

Okay folks have the wheels and tires on her and, if I must say so myself, they look great  ;).  Now if the rest of the car looked that good...  I have experienced zero rubbing or contact issues even at full turn on the front.  I expected to have a little bit of rubbing when making tight turns, but have not found any contact at all.  The backspace on the 17X8's I will have to check because the Coy C55's list as 4.5" and when the Discount Tire guy called his MB Wheels guy, he measured the Old School 17X8 at a little less than this.  I feel the guy was probably mistaken, but will check this tomorrow to make certain.  The 17X9.5's are 5.5" backspace and now I see what the guys were saying about being able to go even wider back there, as there is plenty of clearance between the tire and leaf spring and the wheel lip opening.  Right now I have a pair of the 17X8's with Kuhmo Ecsta ASX 245/45's on the front and the 17X9.5's with 275/40's in the rear and the look is great.  I am going to attempt posting some before and after shots. 

Shot of 245/45 on rear


Shot of 275/40 on rear (we're gonna need a bigger mudflap  ;D )
 

Before


After

 
 
Will post some more pics tomorrow. Lemme know what you think.
 


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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project


Posted By: Wrambler
Date Posted: Jul/02/2009 at 9:35am
Wow that looks sweet! Love 2

If you blacked the hood and wiper cowl you would be in business for the summer and repaint it all later!

Can you get an EXACT measurement on those 17X8's? I run a 15X8 on the back of my American, maybe, just maybe I could squeek those in there, but would need to know exactly how much backspace they have! I have front fender openings in the 1/4s now. I have 4.5" backspacing and 255/60's and they just sneak in between the leaves and 1/4. love to use something like those instead!


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Wrambler
69 AMC Rambler
4.0L, 5 speed
2015 Grand Cherokee Limited
2019 Chrysler 300


Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Date Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 7:06pm
Yes, the hood will be semi-gloss black soon.  I have been working on the only rust on this car, which was under the hack job vinyl tops someone put on years ago, so those have been ripped off and will be getting some semi-gloss black as soon as I go by another sander (mine died today...).
 
I measured the MB Wheels Old School 17X8's with a flat object across the rear lip then up from the mounting pad to this is 4.75" (this is the way I understand this measurement to be taken).  Seems funny that they came out to be 1/4" more than the Coy C55's.
 
I do plan on adding some stainless, slotted simulated disc rotors to set off the wheels and eventually down the road add disc brakes. 
 
Here is another before angle
 
And after
 
Side shot after
 
Rear before with skinny, weak ankles
 
After as a big ole healthy fat gal ; )
 
Shot of the 17X9.5 w 275/40 on rear
 
Shot of the front with 17X8 245/45


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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project


Posted By: RGBJavelin
Date Posted: Jul/16/2009 at 8:33am
The 71-74 Javelin always had more than enough fender to deal with a whole bunch of rubber footprint. Unfortunatly, Vintage wheel manufacturers of the period could never offer the right offset without being special ordered, as I measure vintage sets of  "Wide"  rims  from the days of yester-year they seem to have smaller amounts of total backspace as the rims got wider, sticking everything to the outside, where the least amount of clearence was!  At least our Brake drums got plenty of Cool direct airflow!Smack 
 
On a side note :  And this, my younger Javelin fans, is how so many beautiful Javelins and Javelin/AMX's, StreetCars originally Bred to be Trans-AM Series RaceCars, ended up with those awful "mile" long shackles and 250 psi air-shocks that would to jack them up to the point where they almost started looking like those Crazy Custom Vans whose craze was the real end to the Musclecar Era.....Toilet
 
   O.k. Sorry ,   Where  was i, oh yeah,
 
 
I really do recall once thinking something to the tune of "Aw, heck!, If i could just find a rear end a few more inches narrorwer (or use a rim with that correct amount of backspacing!),I bet a 15 x12 rim would've fit in these wheel wells ,no problem!"
OK, Alright,,,
Finally, Here's my questions:
Would you say that  you could probably get away with a 17x11"  rim with a 6.5" Backspacing?   That's 1.5" wider than you got now, but with only 0.5 inch gain to the outside,along with the additional 1.0" width gain to the inside?
 
 About how much clearence would you say you have now with the 275/40's and the 17x9.5"/5.5" BS rims, say until you would contact your leafspring edges??   Could you have gotten away with running a 325/35 series tire? (aprox 2" wider and .5" taller)?HotRod
On another Side note, but not so much 'less useful' info:
You mentioned that you started out with a combo that used to fit a 1970 Javelin, I have found that next to,maybe, the Rambler American, that the early year Javelins seem to have the tightest Wheel well clearence of almost all other AMCs, and that the little Spirit/AMXs have some of the more accomidating wheel wells, beleive it or not!Big smile


Posted By: prostreetamx
Date Posted: Jul/16/2009 at 9:41am
The 68-70 Javelin share the same inner wheel well design. The big difference is that the Lumpy's have a much wider wheel flare and AMC included a wider rear axle to help fill this gap. If you use an early axle assembly in a late Javelin, you might just get away with wider, smaller offset wheels. My Javelin is minitubed. I removed the rear frame rails from the hump back to the bumper and made new strait rails. I split the factory wheel tubs at the seam and made new inner wheel wells that fit flush with the new straight back frame rails. The original rails intrude into the wells so the rear portion can have the leaf spring attached to the frame. The front of the leaf spring in mounted outside of the frame rail and will also be in the way of wider tires. You can relocate the springs inboard like the Mopar guys have been doing for years or you can just switch to a 4 link like I did for maximum tire clearance. With all the work I did, I can fit 17x11" rear wheels with 7" of backspace. This size is actually made for the late model Mustang guys so is not a special order high price size. 17x10.5 with 6.5" backspace is also a pretty common size on the Mustang wheel and tire web sights. I doubt a 17x11" wheel will fit a Lumpy without tub mods, especially with stock leaf springs.

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Richard Payne

Las Vegas,NV

72 5.7 Hemi Javelin

77 Prostreet 401/727 AMX,

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Posted By: RGBJavelin
Date Posted: Jul/17/2009 at 4:26am
I would think that would be the case too, untill I looked at Bayshore's pictures,  If he is running a 17x9.5 there in the pix, it looks as if there just might be the free space to get 11's in there, 11" is just 1.5" wider, if the offset could be finessed just right, (and that's the key factor that has always been the deal breaker).  With One-Half inch towards the outside and an One inch to the inside????  Maybe the wheel well lips will need to be gently rolled up clean and neatly (is neatly a real word?).
  If there were any interference issues, Prostreet refreshed my memory that the "Sexy and Voluptuous"* Javelins had a bit wider rear axle assembly (3" total, 1.5 " per side, is that about right??), and, just the housing has a wider track, the spring pearches are still in the same general area as '68-'70 Javelins, which is also the about the same as for the Gremlin, Spirits, Hornets, and Concords as well. But that would throw the existing Backspacing numbers figured out so far out of the window.  If 17x11"s with 6.5" Back Spacing doesn't quite fit, Where does the rim start to interfere, the leafs or the wheel housing . What about 17x10's with 6.0" Back Spacing?
 
 
 *  from now on 71-74 Javelins are to be refered to as either Sexy or Voluptuous ,"Lumpy" is such an unflattering nick name for the beautiful 71-74 Javelin Body style don't you think?  Up here in the Pacific NW, the Nick name "Hump-ohs" has also been passed around a bit.
 
 Pig Now if we had two friends with Hot looking wives, one friends wife is kinda straight, no- nonsense, a whole lot of business... but still very hot mind you.  Now, the other friends wife is just as hot, but she has some serious curves, kinda round up front, coming down tight in the middle and then curvin' back out behind with a pair of sweet looking quarter extensions moulded right in.......   We wouldn'nt call her "Lumpy" now would we?  (maybe we'd call her "Hump-oh" only if this friend was the kinda guy that didn'nt mind loanin' you even his best set of tools!) Ok, I am off the track, way into the haybales, here.. but I just had to say it.  Hee haw! He-He-He-haw! Wacko 
Please.  don't drink and type, the reputation you save could be your own!Drink
 


Posted By: prostreetamx
Date Posted: Jul/17/2009 at 10:02am
I do not have the stock axle in my car so my rim size and backspacing I gave only applies to my car. I swapped in an Explorer 8.8 with the disc brakes. I consider my Javelin to be a "Wide Body". I don't usually refer to it as a Lumpy but Lumpy is easier to type. With the air dams and side skirts I added, I was actually considering making the wheel arches even wider. I think it would have looked like all those add of flares guys were using before they started minitubing cars and decided against it. It is getting pretty common to minitub older cars to fit modern wide rubber but those cars are so common that it really doesn't hurt the value. You can actually purchase stamped, factory looking inner tubs for the more popular cars. The new repo Dynacron Camero can actually be ordered with these new minitubs already installed. I really like wide back tires and my 77 AMX has 18" wide rear rubber on 14" wide rims. I already tried these on my Javelin and they don't fit right. Maybe I should have added the extended flaresHammer Head

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Richard Payne

Las Vegas,NV

72 5.7 Hemi Javelin

77 Prostreet 401/727 AMX,

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Posted By: Extract2th
Date Posted: Aug/11/2009 at 3:31pm
I love the looks of these wheels and am considering them for my 73 Javelin project.  Looking at Discount Tire direct they have two different models of 17X8s in gunmetal.  One is an offset of 0 and the other at 7.  Which one of these did you find worked for you? My car is pretty much at stock height and could duplicate that look.  Since you have had them for a while are you still happy? or would you go a little wider on the backs yet?


Posted By: Alliups
Date Posted: Aug/11/2009 at 3:51pm
True, this is the first generation Javelin
 but with a couple of simple mods to the later one with it's more generous wheelwells, well, you judge for yourself...

No, no need to thank me. I'm just doing my part...Tongue


Steve


Posted By: Extract2th
Date Posted: Aug/11/2009 at 5:04pm
who needs a Jeep when you can have a Javelin like that LOL


Posted By: MTSman
Date Posted: Aug/14/2009 at 1:59pm
Here's some more info for you guys. 17x10.5 (27mm offset 6.875"BS) on rear with 285 40ZR17 Nitto NT555, 17x9 (24mm) offset on front with 1.5" aluminum wheel spacers (the kind that bolt on and have another set of studs for the wheels) with 245 45ZR17 Nitto NT555's. Everything clears, the look is just right (for me) and it brings the old girl kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
  http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Wheels/1994-2004-5-Lug/17-Mustang-Cobra-R-Deep-p5939554.html - http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Wheels/1994-2004-5-Lug/17-Mustang-Cobra-R-Deep-p5939554.html


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1973 PC AMX 401 auto


Posted By: Extract2th
Date Posted: Aug/14/2009 at 5:14pm
Very nice MTSman.  They really fill out the rear end of the car.  The price for those wheels isn't bad either.  It certainly gives food for thought.  Thanks for sharing the pics.


Posted By: amx73
Date Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 2:13pm
Originally posted by MTSman MTSman wrote:

Here's some more info for you guys. 17x10.5 (27mm offset 6.875"BS) on rear with 285 40ZR17 Nitto NT555, 17x9 (24mm) offset on front with 1" aluminum wheel spacers (the kind that bolt on and have another set of studs for the wheels) with 245 45ZR17 Nitto NT555's. Everything clears, the look is just right (for me) and it brings the old girl kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
  http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Wheels/1994-2004-5-Lug/17-Mustang-Cobra-R-Deep-p5939554.html - http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Wheels/1994-2004-5-Lug/17-Mustang-Cobra-R-Deep-p5939554.html

Man that looks sweet!!! What was the backspacing on the front wheels? How much room do you have between the rear tire and the leaf spring? I really want to try and get 17x11 under my 73 AMX!! I think with 7" BS it could be done!!!


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Red means run son, numbers add up to nothin'!


Posted By: prostreetamx
Date Posted: Aug/28/2009 at 7:37pm
I will be putting 17x11" wheels with a 7" BS on my 72 Javelin, but it is not stock. I minitubbed the car, swapped the rear for an Explorer 8.8 and do not have leaf springs. My 4 link is mounted closer together than the original leaf springs were. I don't think a 7" BS will work with the stock setup. It took a lot of carefull measuring with the suspension at various angles before I determined what the widest rim was that I could use.

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Richard Payne

Las Vegas,NV

72 5.7 Hemi Javelin

77 Prostreet 401/727 AMX,

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Posted By: MTSman
Date Posted: Sep/02/2009 at 11:19am
My rear wheels are 10.5" (bead to bead) but actually measure 11.75" outside to outside. The backspacing was 6.875" and that gave me about 3/4" to the leaf springs and just under 1 1/2" to the inside lip of the wheelwell. I stayed with the 285 rear tire because anything wider was getting too close to the spring for me. The front wheels are a 17x9 (10.25" overall) with 24mm offset so I would guess the backspacing comes out to 6.125" and that was way too much for a 17" wheel, the tie rod hit the rim and the spring tower at the top was up against the tire sidewall. I put the 1.5" spacer in and everything clears except for a slight rub at about half way to full lock where the tire touches the fender trim at the back of the wheelwell. A little massaging with a hammer and you can't see the difference but it doesn't rub anymore. It was definitely a learning experiencs as far as backspacing vs offset, two completely different measurements but I'm happy with the look and it handles like it's on rails.
 


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1973 PC AMX 401 auto


Posted By: Perrybones
Date Posted: May/22/2011 at 5:38pm
Very nice MTSman, looks great next to the "millions" of chevys (just came from OC maryland cruise show, 1500 camaros, chevelles, and 55s, only 5 amxs, 1 javelin. I am doing a 73 too but want to go with an "old school" 15" big rubber look in back so I am not sure I can convert your measurements.

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Perry 70 Javelin SST 390, 69 AMX 343, 73 AMX 360, 67 Rebel SST Conv and 92 Corvette Conv. (modern muscle to keep wife happy).


Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Date Posted: May/23/2011 at 8:05am
Nice to see my posting pop back up. been away from forum (access firewalled at work) for some time. As an update, still running the 245 fronts and 275 rears with no rubbing issues and have put about 1,800 miles on them. Yep, finally rolled over the 90,000 mile mark on my '72. 

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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project


Posted By: hdjealsm
Date Posted: May/26/2011 at 6:30am
Perrybones - I went the route you mentioned.  I used 15 x 10 weld racing wheels in the back and 28 x 12 Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires.  They fit like a glove up under the rear fenders.  I bought 6 and 1/2 inch backspacing, but I am about 1/2 inch from the leaf springs.  If I had it to do over, I would probably go with a 6 inch backspacing for peace of mind.


Posted By: 70bigbadorange
Date Posted: Dec/04/2012 at 6:49pm
I've had my 70 javelin for about 20 years and ran many different combos. (I realize you have a different body style)  I'm going with a little different combo. I too want to fill up my fenders. I tried to put 245/60/15 on the front and they just barely rubbed So now I'm now running 235/60/14s on Magnum 7x14 wheels. (25" tall) Gives it a stock appearence that I like. Going with a 295/50/15 on magnum 8x15s. (26.6"tall) close to stock height. however I can't rotate like you want. One more thing. Your # are a little off. So here's the formula in case you don't already have it.  245/60/15 = 245 / 25.4 = 9.64 (is overall width) x .60 = 5.78 (profile or sidewall higth) x 2 = 11.57 (top and bottom of wheel) + 15 (wheel) = 26.57" tall.  You show 25.5.  maybe fat fingered, just wanted to make sure you don't waste some money. good luck and I love the looks of all the javelins if they got a decent paint job.
Paul


Posted By: 70bigbadorange
Date Posted: Dec/04/2012 at 6:57pm
what is your tire size on the back?


Posted By: BayshoreBlues
Date Posted: Dec/05/2012 at 9:18am

Hey Paul, good to see folks still looking up the old post.  The formula I used and still do today in the example you were using = 245/60/14: 245 X 60 = 14700 X 2 = 29400 / 2540 = 11.57 + 14 = 25.57 inches.  At least I think you were referring back to my original post.  Anyway, I've found that formula to be very accurate over time.  I have seen the one you use as well, I just find I can't remember it and I can the simpler one.  Also have seen/used this one: 245 X .60 X 2 = 294 / 25.4 = 11.57 + 14 = 25.57 inches.  Anyway, obviously I didn't go with the 14's due to price, etc.  I am now at almost 92k on the car, still not one issue of rubbing or contact of any kind and I've actually still never mounted the other pair of 245's on the back because the 275's just look so good.  You can definitely put more under there than that and I have occasionally wished I had, but after the 7 hours of driving it in one day to and from the AMC Lonestar Regional last month and then the next weekend about 2.5 hours for the Lakes Area Cruisers benefit show in Jasper, I'm thinking I'm glad I didn't.  There are stretches of road that Texas has deemed to pave very smoothly and on these the car glides like a dream.  Then there are others where the gravel feels like it was meant to literally chew the rubber off your tires and with this much contact patch and these low side profiles it gets old in a hurry.  Granted, in other vehicles it doesn't come off as bad and it sure stands up to Texas heat for years without a re-pavement, but dang is it ever uncomfortable in the Javelin. 

I did eventually get a cowl hood on it and a repaired grill (just in time for the 2011 Regional in Katy, TX), but she still needs a repaint as there hasn't been time nor budget for such just yet.  All the same, she gets lots of looks and many comments and questions and is fun to drive without having broken the budget.   

Going to try and attach a newer pic here (taken with my cell phone, so...).  If it doesn't work, just Google or search here for East TX AMC Cruise-In and there are pics of the event we hosted and she should be in a couple of those shots. 

 
 
Also a shot of it (cell phone again) about to be a livery for my Dad in the Lufkin Veterans Day Parade.  And no, I'm not near as old as some of you are probably thinking right now Wink.
 
 
Later,
Reagan
 
 

 

 



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Once owned'70 Donohue 360 :(
Now '72 Jav w/94K
'70 Jav (major project)
'74/'75 Wagoneer 401 project(s)
'74 Javelin 401 very late (the last?) built.
’85 Mustang GT 5spd
'68 AMX project


Posted By: 70bigbadorange
Date Posted: Dec/06/2012 at 3:03pm
Love the looks of your Javelin. even like the C-stripe. Was thinking about a black C-stripe on my Orange 70. Or just one long stripe from the top/front of the front fender to the top/back of the back fender.  I will have to get some pics of mine on here pretty soon.  Our tire formulas all come out to the same numbers. that's the good thing about math. keep us all posted.
Paul



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