65 Dart Tire/Wheel Combo

[A/MP]

What's the biggest tire/wheel combo for a 65 Dart w/3" spring relocation kit?

 

[Keith Mopar]

I don't know how big the wheel wells are on a dart compared to a 65 Cuda (I could measure it for you if you want) but a 65 Cuda can go to 275's with the spring's moved in with the stock wheel well.

 

[JBurch]

With a 3 inch inboard relocation, a tub, and a narrowed housing, probably 14 inch wide tire. The problem you will have (and I have had this problem on my car, 65 Barracuda) is the tire will rub on the body at the lower front of the wheel opening. I run a 275/60x15 M/T drag radial. You will need to relocate the axel/wheel rearward in the opening. I put a 1/2 inch between the spring mount and the body. It's all dependent on diameter of the tire.

 

[cudamark]

The answer is: nobody knows for sure on your particular car. It's rare to find a car with the rear axle perfectly centered in the body so one side usually has a tighter fit than the other. The best thing to do is find a tire store that will work with you and try a few sizes until you get the right fit. If you buy the tires from them, they should be happy to do some trial and error. You can get fairly close with a tape measure and plumb bob.