Any one running these wheels on an early A???

[604]

Any one running these wheels on an early A??

http://www.specialtywheel.com/wheel-showcase/mopar/mopar-standard-steel-small-bolt-pattern-raw.html

Looking at the 15 X 7 and hoping a 235/60 15 tire. Any one know for sure that they fit? Or will I have to go with the 15 X 6 and a smaller tire?


Thanks!!!

 

[604]

I just found that classic industries has a 15 X 7 small pattern a lot cheaper but with only a 4in back spacing. Now I am wondering which back spacing would be correct for an early A?

http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/parts/mw855.html

 

[MJF]

I'm running 15"x7,5" and ~4,3" BS with 225/60 tire. It rubs a little when someone is sitting at rear seat, my Valiant is pretty low too.

 

[chewy]

For the price of each of those first custom steelies, you could buy NEW SBP Cragar's at a comparable rate.

15x7's will fit a 235 60.

Early A Backspacing of 4 inches is going to cut it really close to the quarter If you dont have a 8 3/4

 

[604]

Hay thanks,
I do have an 8 3/4 under the car.

Problem is Cragar no longer makes a skinny wheel for the front of the car. And I plan on running skinny bias tires on the front. And as I am building a 1965 vintage drag car out of it, I think it would look better with budget steel wheels. I do like the Cragars though.

Looks like the 15 X 7's have a 4.5 back spacing from the first place I listed, and the 15 X 6's have a 4 back spacing.

Thanks!

 

[604]

On the same subject,
Any one know if you can put the M&H Racemaster 235/60-15's on the 6in rims? They recommend 6.5in but give no range that they fit. And I can not seem to find a web sight for M&H

Thanks!

 

[Ma Snart]

If you can find the time, please post some pictures of your car after you get the tire/wheel set mounted. It is going to look bad!!

Ma Snart

 

[bohica2xo]

There is post on HAMB about a guy building a Altered from a dart, have a look:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=664106

B.

 

[Ma Snart]

There is post on HAMB about a guy building a Altered from a dart, have a look:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=664106

B.

Thanks - Very cool Dart!

 

[604]

Thanks!
I will be sure to post them when I get them on there. Not sure when I will get to it, as I am just finishing up the engine project.

It should look good with those M&H tires, if they will fit. They seem to be the only old school tire out there I have seen that have a chance of fitting.

Thanks for the pic! I have been collecting pic and articles on 64 to 66 vintage racing darts for a year to make sure I get it right. But I have never seen that "Cotton Picker" one. Way cool.

If you can find the time, please post some pictures of your car after you get the tire/wheel set mounted. It is going to look bad!!

Ma Snart

 

[Ma Snart]

I love 63 to 66 darts - and even more the drag cars

Couple more pictures for you

Enjoy the build of your car...

Ma Snart

 

[Rockerdude]

Thats a really cool waggon!!