Guys,

I am finally getting my car restored and it will soon be time to pick out the rims/tires to go on my Charger. I DO NOT want to use the stock spoke hubcaps!

It is a 1973 Charger with an 8 3/4" rear. Can you recommend a good rim size with wider-than-stock tires but no scrub? Im thinking 15" or 16" max as far a diameter.

Also I am not very knowledgeable about this but does anyone know what backspacing, offset, etc I will need? The car/axel is stock except for a SSBC disk conversion which fits fine under the stock rims...

Any thought's on which specific rim you guys like? Any input is appreciated!

The standard "enhanced stock" mopar muscle car look with the 15" magnums is front 15"x7", with 4.25" backspacing 235 60 15 tires

rear 15"x8", with 4.5" backspacing, 275 60 15 tires.
this gives you a 2" taller than stock tire in the rear, but a "beefy" looking tire.

I ran 15x8 with 275/60/15 on the rear and 15x7 with 245/60/15 on the front.255/60/15's will fit on the front if your ride height is'nt too low.A more common front sixe is 225/70/15 if you don't want wide tires on the front.
8" with 4.5 backspace will clear on the rear.Front backspacing is'nt a concern.

Quote: "Guys, I am finally getting my car restored and it will soon be time to pick out the rims/tires to go on my Charger."

If you're truely going to "Restore" your Charger (you did say Restore, right?) I would consider 15x7 Rallyes with maybe a 245/60/15 on all four corners.

I think the Firestone "Indy" series tires in 245/60/15 look very close to the G60 Belted tires of the day.

That's the biggest wheel combo I can think might have come on your '73 from the factory.

Now if you're intention is to "Restiy" or perform a "Restification" on your car, that's a whole different story, and perhaps even a better description of your true intentions as you mentioned the possibility of entertaining a 16" wheel on your charger.

Have you considered aftermarket 15" or even 16" chromed rallyes or magnum 500's?

4.5" back spacing is the way to go.

Good luck and please post some pics of your car once the Restoration is completed.

I have 15x7's with a 4.25" backspacing on all 4 corners. Front tires are 235/60/15, rears are 275/60/15. I am very happy with the front tires, but next time I'm going with a wider rear tire and a wider rim. The 275's don't look big at all on my car.

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If you're truely going to "Restore" your Charger (you did say Restore, right?) I would consider 15x7 Rallyes with maybe a 245/60/15 on all four corners.

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So what if you're saying if he does't put factory rims/tires on it, it's not a restored car? Hmm, I wonder where all those hours and $$ went then...

Thanks guys! I am looking at these for the rear and the 15x7 for the front...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-54-5812042/

I appreciate the help so far.

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If you're truely going to "Restore" your Charger (you did say Restore, right?) I would consider 15x7 Rallyes with maybe a 245/60/15 on all four corners.

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My project is a resto-mod. My drivetrain is numbers-matching but I am adding the bulge hood and have bored/stroked my motor and added aluminum goodies . The rims being "correct" is really not a concern for me as long as they look "right" i.e. not huge chrome rims.

Oh, it's gonna be a Resto-Mod.

Now I understand your question.

The word "Restore" really confused me almost as much as the words "frame off" and "Mopar, Dodge or Plymouth" do when used in the same sentence.

My bad. Peace out. (some more words used improperly)

Ok guys, I appreciate your input so far. Here is what I have decided to get for the Charger:

Rear:
Wheel Vintiques 54 series Magnum 500
15x8" rim size with a 4.5" backspacing, no offset
Cooper Cobra GT, P275/60R15

Front:
Wheel Vintiques 54 series Magnum 500
15x7" rim size with a 4.25" backspace, +6mm offset
Cooper Cobra GT, P235/60R15

These all have a 5x4.5" bolt circle which I believe is correct for the 8 3/4" axle. Can you guys check this over and make sure this looks right? I would measure some of these things myself but I don't have easy access to the car right at the moment.

Once I get the warm and fuzzy from some people here that are more knowledgeable, I might go ahead and order these babies!

Thanks in advance!

Looks fine to me.

Does anyone know what size the threads are on the wheel studs? I seem to remember 7/16x20...but I want to be sure.

Thanks!

same as any mopar... 1/2" 20

Bear in mind the 235 is 2" shorter than the 275.It will have a good rake to the stance.If that is too much consider a 245 on the front.Also consider header/oil pan clearance with the front end low with the 235's.