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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
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01/22/13 05:56 PM
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Grand Haven, MI
patrick
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Can ask what back spacing are you guys are using front and back on a typical E or B-body when when using a 17/18" wheel? factory leaf spring locations.
I run 17/18s on my '69 Bee:
17x8 4.75" BS
18x10 5.5" BS
Unlike others on here, I had a heck of a time finding tires that were wide and tall enough for the rear. I ended up going with a Falken Azenis 295/40/18 on the rear. Side by side with my old 275/16/15s, the new tires are actually a hair taller (and wider of course). In hindsight, I should have just gone with the Nitto 295/45/18s and saved a bundle of $$$, but wanted something super agressive.
I also went with 17s/18s on my Charger. Personally I think 17/18 looks the best on B-bodies at least, the 17" wheel in the rear looks too small.
I bought forged aluminum Centerline Softtails
and Nitto NT555 rubber
The Centerline wheels are made in America, light enough for me, and great looking 
Front: 17x7", 4"BS 235/45/ZR17
Rear: 18x9.5", 5"BS 295/45/ZR18
If I did it again I'd definitely go wider up front, probably a 17x8 or 18x8" rim and a 255 or 275 tire.
love the centerlines....gotta watch their website for overstock sales, as regular price on those are too rich for many ($400-650/whl) and you can usually get into a set of overstock 17 or 18" wheels for $260-300/whl
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: Mass_Mopar]
#1357456
01/22/13 10:16 PM
01/22/13 10:16 PM
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Ontario,Canada
brads70
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Can ask what back spacing are you guys are using front and back on a typical E or B-body when when using a 17/18" wheel? factory leaf spring locations.
I run 17/18s on my '69 Bee:
17x8 4.75" BS
18x10 5.5" BS
Unlike others on here, I had a heck of a time finding tires that were wide and tall enough for the rear. I ended up going with a Falken Azenis 295/40/18 on the rear. Side by side with my old 275/16/15s, the new tires are actually a hair taller (and wider of course). In hindsight, I should have just gone with the Nitto 295/45/18s and saved a bundle of $$$, but wanted something super agressive.
I also went with 17s/18s on my Charger. Personally I think 17/18 looks the best on B-bodies at least, the 17" wheel in the rear looks too small.
I bought forged aluminum Centerline Softtails
and Nitto NT555 rubber
The Centerline wheels are made in America, light enough for me, and great looking
Front: 17x7", 4"BS 235/45/ZR17
Rear: 18x9.5", 5"BS 295/45/ZR18
If I did it again I'd definitely go wider up front, probably a 17x8 or 18x8" rim and a 255 or 275 tire.
Have you got a picture from the side of your Charger? Just wondering what it looks like from that angle?
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: Mass_Mopar]
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01/23/13 12:08 PM
01/23/13 12:08 PM
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Pikes Peak Country
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I bought forged aluminum Centerline Softtails
and Nitto NT555 rubber
The Centerline wheels are made in America, light enough for me, and great looking
Are these some of their newer billets models? Do they still put the sticker on them that says "not for use in road, sports, or autocross racing". I know teh original Auto Drag, Warrior, and Convo Pros all had these stickers on them, but they were pretty drag race specific wheels.
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: brads70]
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01/25/13 04:34 AM
01/25/13 04:34 AM
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Lethbridge, AB, Canada
dangina
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Just shopping for tires and I notice 17" rubber is significantly cheaper than 18" 
Looking at FALKEN AZENIS RT-615K
biggest reason why i stuck to 17's
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: dangina]
#1357460
01/25/13 04:10 PM
01/25/13 04:10 PM
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Check out these sizes availble from DB Tires. They also can be had with wide white, thin white, blueline, goldline, or redlines. Many of these are based on Nitto, Falken, Maxxis and other base tires, they just do the sidewall treatment. HR 15 choices; 205/70R15 $209 225/70R15 $229 235/70R15 $239 265/70R15 $254 235/60R15 $234 245/60R15 $239 255/60R15 $249 275/60R15 $254 295/50R15 $259 Taller aspect ratio 16 and 17" size Hgt Sec Wid 215/65R16 27 8.7 $219 255/70R16 30.1 10.4 $258 265/70R16 30.6 10.7 $269 275/70R16 31.2 11 $269 275/60R16 29 11 $276 255/60R17 29.1 10 $269 275/60R17 30 11 $276 285/60R17 30.6 111.3 $279 265/70R17 31.7 10.8 $274 V rated tall tires. 275/50R15 $269 275/60R15 $274 325/50R15 $289 305/45R18 $389 http://www.dbtires.com/tires.html
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: TC@HP2]
#1357463
01/25/13 09:49 PM
01/25/13 09:49 PM
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Ontario,Canada
brads70
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Check out these sizes availble from DB Tires. They also can be had with wide white, thin white, blueline, goldline, or redlines. Many of these are based on Nitto, Falken, Maxxis and other base tires, they just do the sidewall treatment.
HR 15 choices;
205/70R15 $209
225/70R15 $229
235/70R15 $239
265/70R15 $254
235/60R15 $234
245/60R15 $239
255/60R15 $249
275/60R15 $254
295/50R15 $259
Taller aspect ratio 16 and 17"
size Hgt Sec Wid
215/65R16 27 8.7 $219
255/70R16 30.1 10.4 $258
265/70R16 30.6 10.7 $269
275/70R16 31.2 11 $269
275/60R16 29 11 $276
255/60R17 29.1 10 $269
275/60R17 30 11 $276
285/60R17 30.6 111.3 $279
265/70R17 31.7 10.8 $274
V rated tall tires.
275/50R15 $269
275/60R15 $274
325/50R15 $289
305/45R18 $389
http://www.dbtires.com/tires.html
Thanks! nothing in really sticky tires other than drag radials though?
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: patrick]
#1357467
02/19/13 03:11 PM
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I went with the Ford SN-95 2004 Mustang "Bullit" wheels, got em from Craigslist for 400 bucks for all 5 (1 spare for long road trips), I plan on driving cross country. The cost factor was what made me decide on 17's but I agree with Cass and others,, 18's are "ideal" I also am using the AR/Eng. Big Brake kit(Viper 13" rotors with 11.75 rear rotors) and Dr. Diff Dana 60 built with .75 greater width for the Bullits. I am using a Nitto 555 tire.(Re-inforced K-Frame, sub frame connectors, torque boxes)
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: edco440]
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02/19/13 03:25 PM
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: edco440]
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02/19/13 06:37 PM
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I went with the Ford SN-95 2004 Mustang "Bullit" wheels, got em from Craigslist for 400 bucks for all 5 (1 spare for long road trips), I plan on driving cross country. The cost factor was what made me decide on 17's but I agree with Cass and others,, 18's are "ideal" I also am using the AR/Eng. Big Brake kit(Viper 13" rotors with 11.75 rear rotors) and Dr. Diff Dana 60 built with .75 greater width for the Bullits. I am using a Nitto 555 tire.(Re-inforced K-Frame, sub frame connectors, torque boxes)
What size Nitto tires are you running?
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: edco440]
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02/20/13 05:16 PM
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NW Chicago suburban area
Mopar Mitch
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Hi Ed! Nice looking Chally! Will you be attending the Monster Mopar Autocross at Lucas Raceway, Indy, wknd of June 28-30 with your car?
Mopar Mitch
"Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers!
Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: TC@HP2]
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04/03/13 07:11 PM
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I bought forged aluminum Centerline Softtails
and Nitto NT555 rubber
The Centerline wheels are made in America, light enough for me, and great looking
Are these some of their newer billets models? Do they still put the sticker on them that says "not for use in road, sports, or autocross racing". I know teh original Auto Drag, Warrior, and Convo Pros all had these stickers on them, but they were pretty drag race specific wheels.
Mine did not come with that sticker
I'll see if I can dig up a side shot...
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Re: 17" or 18" wheel package for 71 Challenger? Opinions?
[Re: brads70]
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04/03/13 07:24 PM
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Have you got a picture from the side of your Charger? Just wondering what it looks like from that angle?
The garage primer spray job showing it's lines... 
Sorry for the weird angle shots... not finding any dead-on sideways ones
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I really want a modern internal rail shifted gearbox and saw the 700 SS at a local racers trade show a few months ago. It looked beefy! But Jamies A-855 looks sweet too! I have the funds, but the availability/installation issues are holding me up. If I get the trans by May, I should be able to get the rest of the car together in time. I will keep you posted and thanks again for heads-up! 
