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Wheels for 71 B-Body #231820
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Hello. I'm asking if anybody happens to have photos they can share of 71/2 Plymouths with 295/50 tires, including 235/60s in front. I would like to visualize how they will like. Will an 8in wheel with 4.5 backspacing work with that size or is a 10in with 5.5 preferred?

In addition, I'm on the hunt for new wheels. I'm leaning towards a traditional five spoke design with a gray center. Most of those wheels are a prefect match for a 60s classic, however, would any of you have photos of 70s era muscle with this style?

Since none of the wheel visualizers have a 71/2 B-Body as a selection, is there anybody real good at photo chopping? I've noticed in the latest MCG that Cragar now offers a gray center ss wheel. They look real nostalgia. Defiantly curious to see how they would look on my car. I'll provide the photos if somebody can help me out.


1971 Plymouth Road Runner - 440/727/ 8 3/4 3.91 (Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, Mopar dual plane intake, BG 750 carb, Doug's 2 1/2 to 3 inch headers, MSD 6A Box, Blaster Coil, 8.5 Plug Wires)
Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body [Re: Purphaz] #231821
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For what it's worth here's a couple pics of my car. Not exactly the same as yours but pretty close. 235/60's up front and 275/60's out back. 15x7's w/ 4.24" back spacing on all 4 corners. When I burn these tires off the back I'm going with 325/50's on 10" wide rims. Lots of room back there. 295/50's would work on a 8-10" rim. A wider rim would make the tire look wider, but it would work either way, but I think 8" would be the bare minimum.



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DaytonaTurbo, I like the stance you have there. I know where you're coming at with those wheel wells. My father runs a 245/60/14 on a 15x7 Cragar on his own 74 Road Runner, and that size is easily swallowed up. I recommended to him a 275/60 on an 8in. I feel that's the best combo right there in the 60s profile. Much better than the 15x7.

Who makes the 325/50 that your after?

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DaytonaTurbo, I like the stance you have there. I know where you're coming at with those wheel wells. My father runs a 245/60/14 on a 15x7 Cragar on his own 74 Road Runner, and that size is easily swallowed up. I recommended to him a 275/60 on an 8in. I feel that's the best combo right there in the 60s profile. Much better than the 15x7.

Who makes the 325/50 that your after?




Yes these cars need some rake and a good amount of rubber to fill up that rear wheel well.

The 325/50 is made by BFG, mickey thompson, nitto and a bunch of others, but in a drag radial, not a street radial. I think the wides available in a rock hard street radial is the 295/50, but that size is noticeably shorter than a 275/60.

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #231824
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I just had new wheels/rims installed on my 71 Roadrunner. front 235x60x15 on 7" wide rims, rear 275x60x15 on 8" rims. Just to you a look.
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Ronnman, would you happened to have a side profile shot and rear shot by chance? That's one nice looking 71 you have there. Where did you purchase your Magnum 500s and at what backspacing?

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Purphaz, my camera batteries were low and could only take 2 pics with the new rims/tires. I will get some more and try to remember to post. Thanks for the compliment. The rims were purchased from Summitt. They were cheaper at Jegs, but Summitt bettered Jegs price when I asked. The front are 15 x 7 backspacing is 4-1/4", and the rear are 15 x 8, backspacing is 4-1/2". I have 235R60 on the front and 275R60 on the rear.
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Ron,

Sure helps to ask. They really do complement the 71 body style. Looks good. Please do share any more photos when you can. I love staring at these cars at different angles with various tire sizes. What you have appears to fill out the wheel wells nice.

Myself, I've purchased the new Micky Thompson Sportsman S/Ts. They look sharp. I like the side profile of them.

Mickey Thompson Tires

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Tread profile

I've decide I'll match up these tires with the new gray five spoke Cragars for a nostalgia look.

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body [Re: Purphaz] #231828
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This is the best rear view I have with 60/275 on a 8" wheel with 4.5 BC.


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Here's another shot.
Ron

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440mag, appreciate you sharing your photos of your 72. 4.5 backspacing tucks those tires in well. Ron, good shots. Thanks. In all respects, I feel you should tweak the bars to get rid of the fender gap up front. That would nail the look for that body style. Overall, sharp one.

Any one else?

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Purphaz - I plan to do some tweaking with the stance as I feel the rear should be a little higher and front a little lower.
Ron

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440mag, appreciate you sharing your photos of your 72. 4.5 backspacing tucks those tires in well. Ron, good shots. Thanks. In all respects, I feel you should tweak the bars to get rid of the fender gap up front. That would nail the look for that body style. Overall, sharp one.

Any one else?


Nice cars, guys

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Ron,

When you do finish your tweaking, I sure would be glad to see any photos of your results. Have fun!

71rm23,

Have any photos of your Road Runner? Please share if you do.

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i think it depends a little on the color of the car. with a brighter color of the car i am a fan of black wheels (as you can easily tell from my car) like the Cragar Nomads or the original steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps (would love to have those, now). if the car has a darker color, chrome wheels are the way to go IMHO.

regarding the stance, i'd rather put some stiffer torsion bars in and lower the front instead of jacking up the rear - at least if you are interested in cornering performance.

anyway, here are a few pics of my car, would love to see some of yours when you are finished, too!


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440sat72,

You certainly have a good take on the matter of wheels. I can agree with your logic. I know some feel black wheels with black body go well. By the way, what size tires and wheels are you running?

Your stance is just right. Those Cragar Nomads sure give the car a track feel, not to mention the size of the tires too. Nice job!

In addition, the way you set up your hood inserts makes for a nice contrast between the color and matches up well with the wheels.

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Sorry, a little off topic but, how do you guys get your pics to post so big...They look SO much better that size. .

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Sorry, a little off topic but, how do you guys get your pics to post so big...They look SO much better that size. .




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