how big?

arizona satellite · Dec 11, 2011

ok the last b-body i owned was a mini tubbed 66 corronet that rolled on 28x12.5x15 mickey thompsons so here is the question. how big of a tire can be safley tucked into a stock wheelhouse of a 1967 satellite? I am not wanting to do the spring relocate thing but could if needed. 15" wheel,how wide? backspacing? i think a 26" tall tire fills the well nicely, what about 28"?your opinions please:eusa_pray:thank you in advance.

lewtot184 · Dec 11, 2011

275-60x15 on 8" wheel with 4.5" backspace was about as big as my 65 coronet would take without any changes. wheelwells would be very similar between the 65 and 67.

arizona satellite · Dec 11, 2011

thanks that helps alot!

1966satellite · Dec 13, 2011

arizona satellite said:
ok the last b-body i owned was a mini tubbed 66 corronet that rolled on 28x12.5x15 mickey thompsons so here is the question. how big of a tire can be safley tucked into a stock wheelhouse of a 1967 satellite? I am not wanting to do the spring relocate thing but could if needed. 15" wheel,how wide? backspacing? i think a 26" tall tire fills the well nicely, what about 28"?your opinions please:eusa_pray:thank you in advance.

I have 275/60 R15s on 8" rims, 4.5 backspace on my 66 satellite and they are a little bit too big, because they rub even with air shocks. I'd suggest something a little smaller, maybe a 255/60 or 70.

actionange1 · Dec 14, 2011

lewtot184 said:
275-60x15 on 8" wheel with 4.5" backspace was about as big as my 65 coronet would take without any changes. wheelwells would be very similar between the 65 and 67.

Just for the record- 66 and 67 B bodies have smaller and more limiting space than a 65. The 65 is "HUGE" by comparison.
With the outer lip of the 1/4 panel completely removed, springs in stock location, stock inner wheel house and no cutting the front outer 1/4 I run a M/T 28 x 9 ET slick or a 11.50 x 28 M/T ET Street tire.
That fits with no rubbing or interference what so ever.

arizona satellite · Dec 15, 2011

actionange1, that is a gorgeous ride!!! the previous owner trimmed the outer lip and some of the wheelhouse so I have a little extra clearance. I like the idea of a 28x 11.5 that is a good size. thank you!

67coronetman · Dec 19, 2011

I just got a set of 275/60/15 for my 66 plymouth satellite tight fit but works i did have MT ET Streets 27 X 10.5 X 15 just not real good for street driving side wall week.!

1966satellite said:
I have 275/60 R15s on 8" rims, 4.5 backspace on my 66 satellite and they are a little bit too big, because they rub even with air shocks. I'd suggest something a little smaller, maybe a 255/60 or 70.

BROKE AND SLOW · Dec 25, 2011

67coronetman said:
I just got a set of 275/60/15 for my 66 plymouth satellite tight fit but works i did have MT ET Streets 27 X 10.5 X 15 just not real good for street driving side wall week.!

Hi, can you let us know what width and back space the wheels you used were and if there is any rub at all. Many thanks

dr. mopar · Dec 26, 2011

I have run the Mickey Thompson 28x12.50 ET streets with minimal rubbing after cutting the inner fender lip out and grinding a hair off the springs were the tire is a little tight. The only rub was going around tight corners quickly. Car looked awesome with these tires. They were mounted on 15x8 Weld Pro Stars with a 4.5" back space. Plan on running this size again this season coming.
Car works well with these and has a 1.605 60 ft. with a small block in a street car.

67coronetman · Dec 28, 2011

Sure i used a 15 x 7 steel rims front & rear with a 4.5 inch backspacing now with that said i did have to trim the wheel well lip about 1/2 to make sure i had plenty of clearance also i had to let most of the air out of my tires to angle them in to the wheel wells but after i got them in and filled them back up with air i have 1 inch of clearance on the back side and about 1 1/8 or a little more on the wheel well lip.! The tires i used where BFG front & rear.

front tires are 245/60/15 BFG
Rears tires are 275/60/15 BFG

A side note what i mean by wheel well lip is where the wheel well is and it is the part that from the factory has a small lip area that turns back under the car just to let you know.!

I hope this will help out some.!

BROKE AND SLOW said:
Hi, can you let us know what width and back space the wheels you used were and if there is any rub at all. Many thanks

67coronetman · Jan 2, 2012

Here is my car with the new tires on it rears are 275/60/15 fronts are 245/60/15

BROKE AND SLOW · Jan 9, 2012

67 coronetman

Thanks for that mate.
I was hoping to get 275/60x15's on either 8'' or 7'',
so now I'm sure I can measure up right and sort it out.

Man that black car looks good with those tires on the back.

67coronetman · Jan 9, 2012

You are very welcome hope it help if not PM me and we can talk.!

BROKE AND SLOW said:
Thanks for that mate.
I was hoping to get 275/60x15's on either 8'' or 7'',
so now I'm sure I can measure up right and sort it out.

Man that black car looks good with those tires on the back.

theman440 · Jan 9, 2012

I run Hoosier 30X9 inch radial slicks on my '66 Coronet on a 15X8 inch wheel. I had to trim about a 1/4 inch off of the outer wheel opening lip and massage (w/a hammer)the outer wheel housing. I also put a 1/4 inch spacer between the front spring hangar and mount. So the car actually has a 1/4 longer wheelbase. The tread is actually 10 inches wide on these tires - they never rub.

Cranky · Jan 9, 2012

A 275-60-15 has a tread width of 9"+ and it should not be run on anything smaller than an 8" wheel. Yeah, running a 7 will pull the sidewalls in a bit more but you will also have to run a lower psi to get a good footprint and that will cause more sidewall flex.

67coronetman · Jan 10, 2012

Mine don't rub at all period.! And i have went around corners faster than i ever did with my last set up and they have yet to rub.!

Cranky said:
A 275-60-15 has a tread width of 9"+ and it should not be run on anything smaller than an 8" wheel. Yeah, running a 7 will pull the sidewalls in a bit more but you will also have to run a lower psi to get a good footprint and that will cause more sidewall flex.

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