Wheel size.

Joel Chapman · Jan 19, 2021

Would I have any issue running this size fire on a 71 dart swinger?

P225/70R14 98T

Right now I just have steel wheels on the car but was looking at getting some slotted mags that are 14X7. Not sure of the back space on these rims since I’m getting them used.

MoparLeo · Jan 20, 2021

At stock ride height, depending on the brand of tire, it may rub up front on turns.

Joel Chapman · Jan 20, 2021

MoparLeo said:
At stock ride height, depending on the brand of tire, it may rub up front on turns.

I was thinking of going with cooper cobras radial gt. Would a 215 give me that extra clearance? Everything in the car is stock set up.

dano · Jan 20, 2021

What is the wheel width, offset or backspacing?

DartGTDan · Jan 20, 2021

When I got my '71 Dart GT it had 14" X 5 1/2" factory Rallye wheels. The front tires were 215/70R14 and the rear tires were 225/70R14.

The car has the factory installed 8 3/4" with Mancini Racing 2800lb leaf springs.

The front suspension has been rebuilt (with Moog stock replacement parts). I also updated the front with SSBC disc brakes (which pushes the wheels outboard ~3/8" per side if I remember correctly). The passenger front tire did rub a little during a hard right turn.

I have replaced the tires with 195/75R14 (front) and 215/75R14 (rear). The passenger front tire does not rub anymore.