Wheels for 71 B-Body

Posted By: Purphaz

Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 02:17 AM

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.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 02:27 AM

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.

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 03:06 AM

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?

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 04:08 AM

Quote:

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.

Posted By: Ronnman

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 03:20 PM

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.
Ron

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Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/22/09 05:09 PM

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?

Posted By: Ronnman

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 02:11 AM

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.
Ron

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 03:03 AM

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

Side profile

Tread profile

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

Posted By: 440mag

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 04:41 AM

This is the best rear view I have with 60/275 on a 8" wheel with 4.5 BC.

Posted By: 440mag

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 04:43 AM

side view

Posted By: Ronnman

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 04:41 PM

Here's another shot.
Ron

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Posted By: Ronnman

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/23/09 04:42 PM

Another

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/24/09 01:43 AM

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?

Posted By: Ronnman

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/24/09 02:37 PM

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

Posted By: 71rm23

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/24/09 03:53 PM

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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

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/25/09 01:34 AM

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.

Posted By: 440sat72

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/25/09 08:38 AM

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!

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 12:09 AM

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.

Posted By: Chally426

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 02:51 AM

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

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 03:13 AM

Quote:

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

Not hosted on the moparts server, that's why.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 06:13 AM

Hope I'm not too late to the party

F 235/60 15
R 255/70 15
Maybe not quite your size but it's what I got till I bling it out...

And NO I still don't have the Hawaiian seat covers...

Posted By: 440sat72

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 12:11 PM

I'm running 225/60/15 Avon tyres in the front and 295/50/15 Kumho tyres in the back.

pics are hosted by flickr.com where you can choose from different sizes to implement.

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 10:50 PM

Matt,

I appreciate you sharing those photos. At this point, I'll take any submissions. I like to see pictures of various wheel and tire setups. You're 72 Road Runner certainly has a rake with those 70 profiles in the rear. What are you going to switch them out for?

440Sat72,

Interesting setup you run. What size wheels are those for the front and back and how many inches have you lowered the car on both ends?

Posted By: Fishmarket

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/26/09 11:11 PM

15 x 8 all around, 275/60 rear and 235/60 front

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 12:04 AM

Quote:

Matt,

I appreciate you sharing those photos. At this point, I'll take any submissions. I like to see pictures of various wheel and tire setups. You're 72 Road Runner certainly has a rake with those 70 profiles in the rear. What are you going to switch them out for?

I'm not sure yet since I haven't seen anything I'm crazy about.

Autorama is gunna be in detroit in a little over a week from now so hopefully I'll get some ideas there.

I was thinking 18's up front with 20's in the back but it all depends on what rubber will fit, so I'm kinda in the same boat, trying to figure out what will work and what won't. Who knows maybe 17's up front and 18's in the rear... I just dunno yet...

I'm sure everyone will hate 'em tho...

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 12:47 AM

Fishmarket,

Nice look you have going there. Any more photos you could share?

Matt,

I feel a 17in still looks respectable on this body style, with 18s being the max. In that situation a traditional five spoke will be the pick, otherwise anything else doesn't appeal to me. A 17in Cragar would look sharp or the American Racing Torque Thrust M Anthracite or Hopsters. Everyone has different flavors.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 12:59 AM

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I'm sure everyone will hate 'em tho...

I saw that red 71 roadrunner that was built several years ago with the huge rims, looked like garbage with those big things to me, but if it floats your boat...

Posted By: mopargem

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 01:18 AM

These tires are only 225-70 15" but thought I would show what Mirada rims look like on my 72 Charger. I also had these on my 71 road runner and to me they look good on 71 up B bodies.

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Posted By: AZ-Nick

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 02:27 AM

295x50x15 on 8x4.5" backspace

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Posted By: AZ-Nick

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 02:28 AM

another

Posted By: AZ-Nick

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 02:29 AM

again

Posted By: pinkduster

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 03:09 AM

Weld Prostars, 15 x 4 and 15 x 8 with (I think) 3.5 inches of back spacing. The rear tires a MT ET Street drag radials, 275/60R15.

Posted By: pinkduster

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 03:16 AM

Same car, same wheels/tires, different view.

Posted By: pinkduster

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 03:21 AM

Same car, before being lowered in the rear and with 15 x 10s with 3.5 inches of back spacing and BF Goodrich drag radials... I think 355 50R15s. Too big in my opinon and stuck out too far. Rubbed on the right side once in a while. Now they are sitting in my basement collecting dust.

Posted By: 440sat72

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 01:55 PM

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440Sat72,

Interesting setup you run. What size wheels are those for the front and back and how many inches have you lowered the car on both ends?

Those are 15x7 wheels in front and 15x8 wheels in the back. i didnt lower the car in the back, i just used the XHD springs. they dont have an arch but sit pretty much flat (which is good for cornering). and i used 1" torsion bars in front and did not jack them up all the way.

Posted By: Purphaz

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 08:25 PM

440sat72,

Nice arrangement. Pretty basic stuff. I like the look you've got with that car. If you make chances, sent some pictures my way, would sure be pleased to check them out.

Nick,

Looks good. I appreciate that. Certainly helps me out. What size tire and wheel do you run up front?

Pinkduster,

Thanks for sharing your photos. I have to agree those 355/50s are quite a stretch. It just looks silly. Sharp 71 you have though. How long have you had the car?

Mopargem,

Those wheels remind me of the minilites.

Anyone else have photos they wish share?

Posted By: AZ-Nick

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/27/09 10:27 PM

Quote:

Nick,

Looks good. I appreciate that. Certainly helps me out. What size tire and wheel do you run up front?

245 on 7" wheel

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Posted By: pinkduster

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/28/09 03:04 AM

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Pinkduster,

Thanks for sharing your photos. I have to agree those 355/50s are quite a stretch. It just looks silly. Sharp 71 you have though. How long have you had the car?

Thanks, yeah... Silly. I agree. When my friend called the look, "Folky"... after a [Edited by Moparts - Keep it clean] chevy guy we went to school with, I knew i had to change it. i've owned the car for 4 years now, but I've known of the car since about 1991 or 1992.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/28/09 04:27 AM

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Pinkduster,

Thanks for sharing your photos. I have to agree those 355/50s are quite a stretch. It just looks silly. Sharp 71 you have though. How long have you had the car?

Thanks, yeah... Silly. I agree. When my friend called the look, "Folky"... after a [Edited by Moparts - Keep it clean] chevy guy we went to school with, I knew i had to change it. i've owned the car for 4 years now, but I've known of the car since about 1991 or 1992.

That tire size would have looked fine if those rims had some more backspacing. Those stick out too far IMO.

Posted By: 72sebring

Re: Wheels for 71 B-Body - 02/28/09 04:11 PM

my 72 with fast lane wheel all billite