Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: kingkt]
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05/21/10 10:21 AM
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Suggestion = Use the search function. This topic has been covered at length for years.
Comment = You are ultimately limited by the narrow rim size and backspacing you have.
Request = Take off the CAP LOCK!
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: kingkt]
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05/21/10 12:23 PM
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PLEASE TURN OFF THE CAPSLOCK.
Please turn off the capslock.
Now which one do you think is easier to read?
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275-60R-15 will usually fit on the rear with 8" wheels with 4.5" backspace. They will be close to the wheelwell lip if the car is low and might need a little cut and/or bend where they are close. If it is higher in the rear like with SS springs then no problem.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: GomangoCuda]
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05/21/10 12:24 PM
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275 60 15 rear, 235 60 15 front BFG Radial TA. Personally, I wish the fronts were just a little taller.
Last edited by 11secaarcuda; 05/21/10 12:25 PM.
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: GomangoCuda]
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05/21/10 03:19 PM
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Quote:
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you young guys might be able to see the smaller letter better. but us old farts see the larger letters better. anyways thank you for the info.i appreciate it to all.
Please define "young guys" and "Old Farts". What hair I have left is white and I have grandkids in college. Am I an old fart?
Being an old fart is not defined by the color of your hair but rather how many places on your body it is now growing.
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: Azzkikrcuda]
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09/01/11 10:52 PM
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IMO on a 7" rim a 255 60 15s on the rear and 235 60 15s on the front.. then I would buy a much better tire...
I am truckless..
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: kingkt]
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09/02/11 02:02 AM
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I like P215/65R15 on 15X7s. They look like P235/60R15 but are a little taller tire. P275/60R15 on 15X8s with 4.5 inch backspacing on the rear.
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Last edited by TinCuda; 09/02/11 02:11 AM.
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Re: TIRE SIZE FOR CUDA??
[Re: Azzkikrcuda]
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09/02/11 03:46 PM
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The backspacing for an 8" rim at 4.5 is the secret to make it fit properly, essentially keeping the factory centerline...example: with the factory 7" rim, the backspacing is 4". Further, if someone wanted to run a 9" rim, the correct backspacing should become 5" to retain the factory centerline. I have 16x10" wide rims on my Challenger T/A which I use for E/SP SCCA Solo II atocross competition (running Hoosier A6 275x45x16 tires) and the rims (Centerline "X" series forged aluminum race rims) hace only a 5" backspace.. so, they do extend outwards toward the fenders 1/2" too much, but then I've flushed my fender lips and slightly pulled them out to still appear original (flairing is allowed with class rules, though I chose nothing too extreme)... and even with a super-stiff suspension, and lowered, the tires do not hit my fenders .. about 1/2" clearance overall. I believe the 70-74 Cudas have slightly less fender room as compared to the Challengers (in my opinion and have seen/compared).
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