'67 B-body, wheel and tire combo?

Hi All,
Time for some new wheels and tires for the car.
I'd really like to put on some 275/60/15 drag radials. I've read of people having success with this without having to minitub, but only with the right rims/backspacing.
Will a 15x8 with 4.5" backspace get a 275/60/15 drag radial under the car?
If 275/60/15 is too tough, what would be the next best size?

I did look at all this a few years ago, and worked out exactly what I wanted, but can neither remember what was decided nor find record of it.

And what about the front wheels, what would be well matched rim and tyre sizes?
Cheers!

I ran 275/60/15's on a 67 GTX and 67 coronet. I used 15x7's w/ 4.5 BS. If you go 8 you might need more backspace. I also rolled up the inner wheel lip on mine.

I have 275/60 drag radials on 15x7 rims with 4 3/8" BS on my 67. No wheel well mods. I know not ideal size rim, but it works. My fronts are 15x5.5 with 205/75's.

275 will likely fit, if on a 15x7 rim. The 8" rim might let the section width get into the wheel lip ??. If you're just talking drag strip, I'd feel safe going that route. IF the car is going to be street driven (over bumps and around corners at speed), 275's might rub. Your ride ht. will come into play here as well. MT makes the ET drag radial in a 255. That will fit no problems for sure.

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I have 275/60 drag radials on 15x7 rims with 4 3/8" BS on my 67. No wheel well mods. I know not ideal size rim, but it works. My fronts are 15x5.5 with 205/75's.

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I love your look there Jeff!