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Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart?

Posted By: gtsdude

Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 12:43 PM

I got these slicks to run on my dart, wheel lip on driver side is rubbing and a little on passenger side. I have them mounted on 15x8 cop wheels, is there any other wheel that anyone has used to get these tires in there without rubbing? I really hate to roll the lip on the wheel well.
Posted By: 340_Dart

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 02:58 PM

Are the springs moved? Car mini tubbed?
Posted By: justinp61

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 03:10 PM

I have them on my 69, the springs are moved in 3/4", the rear is moved back 1/2". They're on 15 X 8 Welds with a 5.5" back space.
Posted By: G-Money1320

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 03:18 PM

I run 26x9.5 on my 69 dart with the summit brand stars with only a 4" backspacing and the passenger side rubs the fender in hard right turns. My suspension is all stock. I didnt roll the fender lip but I did grind the lip and the trim piece slightly,or else I would have cut a brand new tire to shreds. As it is it rubs every now and then. If you get the correct back spacing on the wheels you should be fine.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 03:22 PM

Hoiw much room do you have on the inside and on the front lower edge of the wheelwell edge by the rocker panels?
Posted By: rt66jim

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 03:24 PM

On my 69 Dart with an A-body 83/4 and the spings moved in 3/4". I used Weld Draglites with 4.5" BS. I did have to trim the wheel lip a small amout just for safety sake. Jim
Posted By: mr_340

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/28/09 03:48 PM

For some reason, the factory didn't center the rear axles between the fenderwells. Every Dart I've looked at had less tire clearance on one side.
Posted By: gtsdude

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/29/09 01:07 PM

I have a half inch in front of the tire and passenger side i have half inch between the lip and tire and driver side i have almost none, at least i cant get a finger in there.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/30/09 04:33 AM

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I have a half inch in front of the tire and passenger side i have half inch between the lip and tire and driver side i have almost none, at least i cant get a finger in there.


That is NOT unusual Dang Ma Mopars quality control folks How much room do you have on the inside of the drivers side? Do you know if you have the stock spring perches on the rear end or aftermarket ones? If stock you may not be able to move the rear end over towards the passenger side by loosening and readjusting the springs on the spring perches, some aftermarket perches have a bigger hole in the middle where the spring center bolt rides and you can slide them forward or backwards and side to side some, not a big amount, 1/4 to 3/8 inches maybe )
Posted By: PUNK

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/30/09 04:56 AM

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I have them on my 69, the springs are moved in 3/4", the rear is moved back 1/2". They're on 15 X 8 Welds with a 5.5" back space.




This is EXACTLY what I did for my wifes 69 Dart. Fits perfect. The 3/4 inch spring relocation is a necessity.
Posted By: gtsdude

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/30/09 02:36 PM

Yeah, I am going to try to see if any way to at least slide over to center it. Driver side wheel lip is almost touching, maybe get a piece of paper in there if i am lucky. It has super stock springs, not sure on the rear spring perches, it had the springs in when i bought the car. I think I am just going to do the 3 inch spring move. Then I can get some real tires and wheels in there.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Getting M/T ET drags 28x9x15 to fit 68 dart? - 09/30/09 04:32 PM

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Yeah, I am going to try to see if any way to at least slide over to center it. Driver side wheel lip is almost touching, maybe get a piece of paper in there if i am lucky. It has super stock springs, not sure on the rear spring perches, it had the springs in when i bought the car. I think I am just going to do the 3 inch spring move. Then I can get some real tires and wheels in there.


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