Need '66-'67 Coronet pics please

[Gpuller]

Cousin bought a '66 Coronet and he's debating on wheels and tires. Was thinking of steelies on the rear and some Torque Thrust on the front.
Anybody here running that combo that could post some pics?

Thanks!

 

[terzmo]

Here's my 67 R/T with cragar SS

 

[Mike67]

 

[mmissile]

 

[mmissile]

 

[73dart360]

heres all 4 steelies

 

[rapom]

Here's my 67 with steelies

 

[kb67mopar]

 

[Jeff_383]

 

[BCBOUND]

 

[ctreser]

 

[BCBOUND]

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WOW! That black car looks great with those wheels......
Anyone have a spare set of Magnums?

 

[tyallis]

Here's my 67 with steelies

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rapom

What tire size, wheel combo did you go with on your 67'? LOVE the stance. There are a lot of forums regarding the fitment issues with squeezing a 275/60 in there, but very few are conclusive. 7'' or 8'' rim? backspacing? any wheel well mods? Please and thank you.

 

[rapom]

rapom

What tire size, wheel combo did you go with on your 67'? LOVE the stance. There are a lot of forums regarding the fitment issues with squeezing a 275/60 in there, but very few are conclusive. 7'' or 8'' rim? backspacing? any wheel well mods? Please and thank you.

This stance will cost you a lot if you do it. It was worth it to me to have the right look.

First thing I did was minitub and move in the leaf springs so I could fit 325/50/15 M/T drag radials.

There is a ridge on the inside of the wheel well just above the fender lip that will need to be pushed out. I used a bottle jack and a block of wood, heating the area to be pushed out. You must heat the area or you will have outside quarter damage at each end of the wheel opening.

Took out the rearend and leaf springs and set the rims with 5" backspacing and tires in the wheel opening (setting them in about 1/2 to 3/4" in from the lip) and took a tape measure and measured between the rims where they bolt to the brake drums.

Then I had to have the rear end narrowed about 3/4" on each side. Plus I had to buy shorter axles. I used Dr. Diff for the axles and had a local guy narrow the housing because he had a jig.

Finding 15" wheels that will fit the older style caps (bigger by one inch in diameter) is very difficult. 1960-66 1/2 dodge trucks and a 66-67 C body with disc brakes are your only sources. Plus some mid 60's Studebakers. Then you have to take to a place that will cut the centers out and weld them with 5" backspacing too 10" outer rims.

Or you can do what I did with the front rims and weld small 1/2" bolts with the heads cut off in 4 different places to the easier to find 15x7" 68 and up steel wheels.

Front tires are 235/60/15 M/T radial tires. McCormack Racing has the best deal on M/t tires even beating Summit prices and have free shipping.

 

[Jeff_383]

Another of mine

 

[Jeff_383]

Another of mine

 

[tyallis]

This stance will cost you a lot if you do it. It was worth it to me to have the right look.

First thing I did was minitub and move in the leaf springs so I could fit 325/50/15 M/T drag radials.

There is a ridge on the inside of the wheel well just above the fender lip that will need to be pushed out. I used a bottle jack and a block of wood, heating the area to be pushed out. You must heat the area or you will have outside quarter damage at each end of the wheel opening.

Took out the rearend and leaf springs and set the rims with 5" backspacing and tires in the wheel opening (setting them in about 1/2 to 3/4" in from the lip) and took a tape measure and measured between the rims where they bolt to the brake drums.

Then I had to have the rear end narrowed about 3/4" on each side. Plus I had to buy shorter axles. I used Dr. Diff for the axles and had a local guy narrow the housing because he had a jig.

Finding 15" wheels that will fit the older style caps (bigger by one inch in diameter) is very difficult. 1960-66 1/2 dodge trucks and a 66-67 C body with disc brakes are your only sources. Plus some mid 60's Studebakers. Then you have to take to a place that will cut the centers out and weld them with 5" backspacing too 10" outer rims.

Or you can do what I did with the front rims and weld small 1/2" bolts with the heads cut off in 4 different places to the easier to find 15x7" 68 and up steel wheels.

Front tires are 235/60/15 M/T radial tires. McCormack Racing has the best deal on M/t tires even beating Summit prices and have free shipping.

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Hoooft!!! ya no kiddin'.
Congrats on ticking the eye with your first posted pic; but that is exactly what make's all that work worth the time, money and effort. It doesn't look so radical at a passing glance until you get down on 1 knee and look up it's skirt. Well done and Beautiful car!

 

[tyallis]

Another of mine

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Jeff_383,

Same question as I posted earlier: What tire size, wheel combo do you have pictured? LOVE the stance. There are a lot of forums regarding the fitment issues with squeezing in a 275/60-15, but very few are conclusive. 7'' or 8'' rim? backspacing? any wheel well mods? Please and thank you.

 

[rapom]

rapom

What tire size, wheel combo did you go with on your 67'? LOVE the stance. There are a lot of forums regarding the fitment issues with squeezing a 275/60 in there, but very few are conclusive. 7'' or 8'' rim? backspacing? any wheel well mods? Please and thank you.

Jeff_383,

Same question as I posted earlier: What tire size, wheel combo do you have pictured? LOVE the stance. There are a lot of forums regarding the fitment issues with squeezing in a 275/60-15, but very few are conclusive. 7'' or 8'' rim? backspacing? any wheel well mods? Please and thank you.

From what I know. The stock 15x7 mopar 68 and up wheel, centers the tire perfectly in the wheel well. "I think the backspacing is 4.25" but I'm not sure."

And 275/60/15's do fit with 15x7's but not well with 15x8's. I believe the car needs to be jacked up a bit and you have to be careful on turns. If drag racing your ok. I've seen where racers have trimmed the quarter lip to get tires in there. If you want to lower the car, the ridge will need to be pressed out.

 

[Jeff_383]

From what I know. The stock 15x7 mopar 68 and up wheel, centers the tire perfectly in the wheel well. "I think the backspacing is 4.25" but I'm not sure."

And 275/60/15's do fit with 15x7's but not well with 15x8's. I believe the car needs to be jacked up a bit and you have to be careful on turns. If drag racing your ok. I've seen where racers have trimmed the quarter lip to get tires in there. If you want to lower the car, the ridge will need to be pressed out.

That pic has 255/70's on back. I did trim the outer wheel lip and have super stock springs. Doesn't rub at all. The rims are 15x7 with 4 3/8 BS. I have 275/60's as well, and they fit just as good. Just a bear to get on. I have a 66 satellite that has 275/60's on with no mods what so ever, and the only rubbing is inner wheel housing (woith spirited driving) because springs, spring bushings, and shocks are shot.