Which tire would you go with on a 67 Dart? PICS AND INFO INSIDE

[duster360]

I am trying to figure out which front tire to put on my 67 Dart. I need some guidance. The 245/60/15 is going on the rear. Should I go 215/60/15 or 215/65/15 on the front or will the 215 be too tall and scrub. The front wheels are 15 x 6 with 3 1/2" backspace.

REAR TIRE
Product LineBFGoodrich Radial T/A TiresSummit Racing Part NumberBFG-60013 Tire Size245/60-15Wheel Diameter15 in.Sidewall StyleSolid white lettersTire ConstructionRadialDirectionalNoTire Diameter26.60 in.Section Width9.80 in.Tread Width8.00 in.Speed RatingSLoad Range100Minimum Recommended Wheel Width7.00 in.Maximum Recommended Wheel Width8.50 in.Asymmetrical Tread PatternNoUTQG Tread Wear Rating400Traction RatingATemperature RatingBTread Depth11/32 in.DOT-ApprovedYesTube RequiredNoMax Load Single (lbs)1,753 lbs.

FRONT
Product LineBFGoodrich Radial T/A TiresSummit Racing Part NumberBFG-78624 Tire Size215/65-15Wheel Diameter15 in.Sidewall StyleSolid white lettersTire ConstructionRadialDirectionalNoTire Diameter26.00 in.Section Width8.70 in.Tread Width7.00 in.Speed RatingSLoad Range95Minimum Recommended Wheel Width6.00 in.Maximum Recommended Wheel Width7.50 in.Asymmetrical Tread PatternNoUTQG Tread Wear Rating400Traction RatingATemperature RatingBTread Depth11/32 in.DOT-ApprovedYesTube RequiredNoMax Load Single (lbs)1,510 lbs.

OR

Product LineCoker BFGoodrich Radial T/A TiresSummit Racing Part NumberCOK-5797659 Tire Size215/60-15Wheel Diameter15 in.Sidewall StyleSolid white lettersTire ConstructionRadialDirectionalNoTire Diameter25.20 in.Section Width8.70 in.Minimum Recommended Wheel Width6.00 in.Maximum Recommended Wheel Width7.50 in.Asymmetrical Tread PatternNoTread Depth11/32 in.DOT-ApprovedYesTube RequiredNoMax Load Single (lbs)1,411 lbs.

 

[Bad Shrimp]

For looks, IMHO I prefer the redline coker tire.....I rarely see them around here, even at car shows etc. Look pretty nifty/spiffy/tight/sweet/cool.

As for rubbing,,,,I wouldnt think there would be any, but if there were I think there would be an equal amount of rubbing between the 2 tires,,,,section width is the same,,,,,and the overall diameter is 0.4" difference on the radius......pretty close.

Bad Shrimp


oop, i got fooled by the picture,,,,,,,i was thinking this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/COK-5797658/

 

[Beatnik]

You may get away w/ a 215...but I've run a 205 on both my Dart and the Scamp...205 is about 25.5" tall...combined w/ a 245/60 on the back which is 26.6" tall it's a good combo...

205/7014 on the Dart w/ 255/60/15 rears and 205/65/15 on the Scamp w/ 235/60/15 MT Drag Radials on the rear. Scamp fronts are 15x6...but are a little further in the wheel well due to more backspace.