Input on Slick size for 72 Swinger

[rtee007]

I'd like to put some slicks on my Dart, Has Cooper 255/60/R15, BS 4.25(?) as seen below. I can get a smoking deal on a pair of GY slicks in 26.5 x 10 x15....any thoughts appreciated.

 

[72BBSwinger]

I bet they fit almost.

 

[rtee007]

Almost.........that is almost funny

I bet they fit almost.

 

[72BBSwinger]

1/2" offset hanger/ shackle kit, BAM! That should do it. If you ever want your car to hook, you need to commit to some tires at least 10 wide. Keep the wheels unchanged.

 

[70Swinger440]

I put the Dr. Diff offset spring hanger kit in my car. 002/003 Super Stock springs, 15"x7" stock steel wheels with 4.25" BS. I got 28"x9" M/T ET Drags to fit perfect. 1" between the sidewall and the spring, 1/2" between sidewall and the wheel lip. BTW, my car is a '70 Swinger.

 

[rtee007]

I am going to get the slicks and mount them up on these S/S rims, can't hurt to try. And then if needed I will swap the hangers. Those 255's look pretty wide.
Have no idea if these are the stock spring or not. Those bushings look crusty !!

 

[72BBSwinger]

They look like s/s springs to me.

 

[rtee007]

They look like s/s springs to me.

Might be, they were on the car when I bought it, 6 leafs. My 255's are 10" wide, but 27" tall, the slicks are 10" x 28.5.....hmmmmm. More air in shock. Or roll the wheel well lip.

 

[rtee007]

Looks like I missed the 28.5" deal, hav e to buy 28" off Jeg's now.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Goodyear/478/D2791/10002/-1

Might be, they were on the car when I bought it, 6 leafs. My 255's are 10" wide, but 27" tall, the slicks are 10" x 28.5.....hmmmmm. More air in shock. Or roll the wheel well lip.

 

[roccodart440]

Unclamp the rear portion of your leaf springs.

 

[flipper]

Are those air shocks?

 

[txbullets]

I thought that car looked familiar. This is Jason we spoke last week at the CVS in Kemah.

 

[rtee007]

Are those air shocks?

Yes sir they are.

 

[rtee007]

I thought that car looked familiar. This is Jason we spoke last week at the CVS in Kemah.

Hey Jason, I kinda lost track of this thread! How is the car coming along?

 

[rtee007]

Unclamp the rear portion of your leaf springs.

OK, the purpose of that is to........

 

[rtee007]

As far as slicks go, I am thinking these should fit in the wheel wells: 245/50-15 NITTO NT 555R

 

[roccodart440]

OK, the purpose of that is to........

It will allow the rear of the spring to articulate and expand. It will help with traction.

 

[FredS]

You sure about that size? They only show 3 sizes in 15inch wheel, 2-275s, and a 325