speedyshark Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 I have 6.5 by 16 on my '47 D-24. Want to know if a set of 225-60-16 will fit on the stock rim and under the car? found a set off cadi with gold and white strip, just want to know if they will fit under the fender wells. Quote
greg g Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 60 series tire are usually recommended for fitment on rims at least 7 inches wide. I believe the stock rim are 4 inches or 4.5 at best. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Greg is right...the profile of the tire you want to run requires a larger rim....however..please keep in mind that even though the later model Chrysler factory alloys are expressed in mm's...they are still 5 on 4.5...I have late model alloys on three of my vintage Plymouth/Dodge cars...with a 4th set in reserve but have not yet decided what car these may yet go on.. Quote
speedyshark Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Posted January 21, 2009 Then what size would I need to run on my stock rim? I would like to keep the Dodge hub caps and may run a set of those white wide beauty rings that are 16" . I really don't want to have to buy a set of rims as well as tires, but if I have to. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 being 16's is your killer..odds are you going to be stuck with them high price retro styles...I have never investigated what is or is not available for the skinny 16's Quote
grey beard Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Ask your tire dealer to pull down a 195 or 205 x 75 16 tire and look that over. It is nearly the same size and profile as the original bias ply tire but offers all the known advantages of radials. I am using 215 x 85 16's on my B series Dodge pickup and am very happy with them, but they are somewhat taller than you likely want for an automobile. I wanted lower crank rpm's and these 31 inch tall tires make cruising at normal highway speeds no strail. Radial tubeless tires work just fine on our stock 4 1/2-inch wide rims if they have been blasted and powder coated or painted first. You may have to cajole your tire dealer to try one before he will believe you, but once you see one mounted everyone becomes an automatic believer. Good Luck Quote
moparjack44 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 1. Go to the Diamond Back web site. They have a diagram that gives you the dimensions of every size tire they sell. Coker website does also. 2. Find a good welding shop, and have 2 inches added to your rims. To keep stock apperance, have it added to inside of rim. Check you current setup to assure you have extra couple of inches on the inside. Jack Quote
greg g Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Don't think you can add 2 inches to your rims, as it makes the back space to large and tires might rub against the springs. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 In the front, they WILL hit the tie rod ends. Quote
speedyshark Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 I guess I will need to just look for tires that will fit like the 195/75/16 or even 205/75/16. The only other option would be to find diff. rims with same back space, but then I can't use the Dodge dog dish. Will I still need to do brakes and few other things till she will see the road so have time. Quote
moparjack44 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Don't think you can add 2 inches to your rims, as it makes the back space to large and tires might rub against the springs. Little pricey, but you can add an inch to each side. Jack Quote
norrism1 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 Speedyshark. This is the calculator I used for my tires. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 for all interested in the modern tire with the original look..try this place Whitewall Candy Store Quote
speedyshark Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 Hey guys kind of been of and on the site for the last few weeks. Any way wanted to ask if 215/60/16 will fit on our 4.5" rim? Quote
greg g Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Those are a bit to wide for stock rims IMHO. even the 75 are recommended for 5 + inch. Quote
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