Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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On my '67 Belvedere, a 255-60x15 on a 15x7" with 4.25" BS was the best fit without issues. A 275 will go but for me was wasn't worth the occasional rubbing. Others have done it and say they have had no problems, I've done it and I'll just say I won't do it again. There's a reason is a 275 tire on a 7" wheel is not recommended, it should be on a 8". If you do run a 275, let the air out to make for an easier squeeze into the wheelwell. Guessing the reason these "fit" is the 7" wheel, making the section width smaller????
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Yes, a 7" squeezes them a bit. I run 30psi and have no issues. I put 4 people and groceries in the car and only very very slightly rub with the 50 year old springs. I mean slightly. The SS spring car I could put gravel in the trunk and it wouldn't rub.
Also 15x4 old studebaker rims fit the larger dog dish. I have a pair on front of mine. You have to look at the rims carefully for rust or cracks. I've always read rumors from old timers of these being prone to crack.
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Thanks for the nice comment on my Coronet. It took a long time to get it to where it is.
The rim's up front are the newer style (68 and up 15x7's). I welded 1/2" short bolts, with the hex heads cut off, (3) spaced evenly around the part of the rim where the hubcap snaps on. The older style hubcaps are 1 inch wider than the newer caps so adding a 1/2" does the job.
The rear are the old style 15's that I had widened. You can find them on half ton Dodge pick ups from 1960 to 66 all Studebaker's in the early mid 60s and some c bodies from 66 or 67.
I have a pair of old style 15's that l didn't use for the front because they are too narrow. Thanks again Rapom for sharing your setup and findings!
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Yes, a 7" squeezes them a bit. I run 30psi and have no issues. I put 4 people and groceries in the car and only very very slightly rub with the 50 year old springs. I mean slightly. The SS spring car I could put gravel in the trunk and it wouldn't rub.
Also 15x4 old studebaker rims fit the larger dog dish. I have a pair on front of mine. You have to look at the rims carefully for rust or cracks. I've always read rumors from old timers of these being prone to crack. Thanks again Jeff. I have a couple of 275's from another project and the 15x7's and SS springs so I'll definitely be trying this out. Thanks everyone for the input!
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Also for that car 15 x 7 with a 255-60-15 tire fits best. Yes one side maybe tighter that the other and you may need to do some trim work to clearance everything....
Frank Personally I don't calling " needing some trim work" as " fits best"....
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Looks killer tucked in the stock wheel tubs. Awesome! ![up up](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/custom/thumbs_up.gif)
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Looks killer tucked in the stock wheel tubs. Awesome! Thanks moparpollack! Love these early B-bodies!
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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That looks great. It will probably rub a little bit on turns with inclines but I would put up with it for that look.👍 Thanks rapom. Agreed, worth a little rub ![wink wink](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/custom/wink.gif) I'll post updates if it rubs in the future.
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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That looks great. It will probably rub a little bit on turns with inclines but I would put up with it for that look.👍 Thanks rapom. Agreed, worth a little rub ![wink wink](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/custom/wink.gif) I'll post updates if it rubs in the future. You might be surprised how quickly it will "rub" through your sidewall..
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Many thanks to everyone including Jeff. I put the 275/60/15's on the Córdoba 15x7 steel wheels and they fit perfectly on both sides. Here's some pics of the clearance. Haven't put the SS springs yet, but no rubbing yet with stock height springs. so whats the backspacing on these wheels? you have a pic of the front wheel/tire too, i'm going to order some new front wheels soon probably.
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Re: 1966 Coronet: Largest wheel/tire combo that'll fit?
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Many thanks to everyone including Jeff. I put the 275/60/15's on the Córdoba 15x7 steel wheels and they fit perfectly on both sides. Here's some pics of the clearance. Haven't put the SS springs yet, but no rubbing yet with stock height springs. so whats the backspacing on these wheels? you have a pic of the front wheel/tire too, i'm going to order some new front wheels soon probably. The b.s. on OEM 15x7" wheels is 4.25".
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