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70 RR tire size ?

Posted By: JMCFAN

70 RR tire size ? - 12/02/16 10:26 PM

Need to pick up set of rallye rims and tires for 70 RR 15"

What size do folks think look best? I know there was a thread here a while back but I cannot locate... what BSp?

shruggy
Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/02/16 11:26 PM

Radial or bis ply?
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/02/16 11:31 PM

Probably doing BFG Radial TAs
Posted By: 70gtx440dana

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/02/16 11:41 PM

I like 235/60/15 on 7" rims front and 255/60/15 on 7" rims rear. If you go with 8" wide rear rims then the 275/60/15 is a nice look.
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/02/16 11:57 PM

Thanks! ANy particular back spacing ?
Posted By: topside

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 12:06 AM

4.5" BS for anything up to & including 8" wide 15" wheel.
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 01:30 AM

Originally Posted By topside
4.5" BS for anything up to & including 8" wide 15" wheel.


Looks like the Wheel Vintiquies rims are 4.25 BS expect the 8" is 4.5..

Also... 7" brushed trim rings... ?

Sorry... new to this..dumb ?'s
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 01:31 AM

Originally Posted By 70gtx440dana
I like 235/60/15 on 7" rims front and 255/60/15 on 7" rims rear. If you go with 8" wide rear rims then the 275/60/15 is a nice look.


Thanks! I like that idea!
Posted By: topside

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 01:44 AM

The thing about back-spacing is whether the person measuring it uses the outermost part of the rim or the bead area. Either way, with the sizes you're considering, not a worry. I've run 15x8 Mopar steelies with 295/50s on the rear of a '68 Road Runner and it had plenty of room everywhere at stock height. I think it was member "mickm" that said the 295 size was too tight in his '70 Road Runner in a discussion we had, but that 275s on 8s were fine.
Posted By: 70gtx440dana

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 06:12 AM

Originally Posted By JMCFAN
Originally Posted By topside
4.5" BS for anything up to & including 8" wide 15" wheel.


Looks like the Wheel Vintiquies rims are 4.25 BS expect the 8" is 4.5..

Also... 7" brushed trim rings... ?

Sorry... new to this..dumb ?'s


You will not likely find 15" (7" wide or 8" wide rim) brushed trim rings in the aftermarket. Pretty sure most if not all are polished.

Also, the paint finish on the aftermarket rims is not very close to original. I had mine painted in a more correct color.
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 06:30 AM

Originally Posted By 70gtx440dana
Originally Posted By JMCFAN
Originally Posted By topside
4.5" BS for anything up to & including 8" wide 15" wheel.


Looks like the Wheel Vintiquies rims are 4.25 BS expect the 8" is 4.5..

Also... 7" brushed trim rings... ?

Sorry... new to this..dumb ?'s


You will not likely find 15" (7" wide or 8" wide rim) brushed trim rings in the aftermarket. Pretty sure most if not all are polished.

Also, the paint finish on the aftermarket rims is not very close to original. I had mine painted in a more correct color.


Thanks! What about these..?
https://www.wheelvintiques.com/accessories/trim-rings/7-o-e-m-brushed-chrysler-trim-ring.html

Appreciate the help!! Hate to spend money and have to return...
Posted By: Sxrxrnr

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 11:29 AM

If you do, be prepared to turn raised white letters toward inside of car with black walls out. TA's, particularly in larger sizes are notorious for the raised letters turning brown. There are threads on this forum discussing the issue.
Posted By: JMCFAN

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 06:12 PM

How about Cooper Cobra? W
Posted By: a12rag

Re: 70 RR tire size ? - 12/03/16 07:55 PM

I used the Cooper Cobra - 15x7 road wheels from Specialty wheels, powder coated on outter rim and used factory brushed trim rings . . . tires are 235/60/15 all around . . .like look better than the 14 factory ones. Lots of room left to go bigger in the rear like others have said . . . .

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