i have a 1965 belvedere 2 and i was wondering what is the biggest rim tire size i can go with.... want to go to 17 inch rims but i dont know what width i could go and height that will still allow turning and no rubbing on back or front...let me know
I wouldnt know why you couldnt go with a 17x8, you can probably even get a 245/45/17 tire under the rear.
I ran 16x8 4 1/2" backspace American racing Salt Flats on all 4 corners of my 64.Stock ride hight and suspension. Only rear rubbed with (outside) on the passanger side with 4 200+ pounders in the car. 17's should be fine. 8" is as wide as I would go.
i am also looking at 15x8's in the back and 15x6's in the front but i am not sure if i wanna do that or 17's all around...not decided but i want to know my options for sizes...thanks for the help guys
I have 17s on my 64 plymouth fury . My fury has a 65 rearend .The 66 and 67 b body rearend is shorter than 64s.Rear size is 17+8 4 1/2 back space, front is 17+7 4 1/2 back space. Tires are 275 50 17 rear .Front are 225 50 17.Hope this helps. Roy
I hear ya!:icon_hang: Big wheels and thin rubber just don't look right on vintage cars. Especially the old pre 68' stuff. I vote to keep with the 15".
Thanks, It was a very fun project where everything went pretty smoothly.Only thing I hated was the original single muffler exhaust system. Head pipe gaskets kept blowing out due to excessive backpressure.
Chris, where did you get that repro battery? Also, where did you get the sticker on the glovebox door? That car is BEAUTIFUL!
