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Post by crazybillnavy on Jan 23, 2018 18:32:38 GMT -5
I know this has been discussed a lot on here but I am looking for opinions and knowledge. I need to fill the gap around the tires as seen below. The rims below are 15s with 205/60s. It might be that popular but I am looking from 16-18” rim and not sure about tire size. I was thinking 8” wide tires as they should fit stock. Would a 6” backspace work? Just something that fills the wheel well. If anyone has any pictures they could share would be awesome.  |
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Post by DynoDave on Jan 23, 2018 18:36:13 GMT -5
16s don't have a ton of support in the aftermarket anymore. Some, but not what it once was. Ask me how I know (my T/A has 16s).
There are still a lot of good choices in a 17, and to my eye, 17s odn't make the jump to looking cartoonish.
18s DO make the jump to looking cartoonish.
But this is very much a personal taste choice / call.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jan 23, 2018 18:58:20 GMT -5
My 15s fill nice the wheel wells witn 27" tires ( 255/60 ) but is true I have 1" block spacer on mine
After say that, I'm agree with Dave about 17" being the bigger rim still looking muscle and not cartoon LOL, allowing some good size rubbers on them
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Post by crazybillnavy on Jan 23, 2018 19:21:14 GMT -5
The top of the wheel wells are 28” from the ground, Do you think I can get 235/60R17 (28.1”)tires in there that are 9.3” wide? Also what is the max backspace I can get?
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Post by brigond on Jan 24, 2018 2:54:19 GMT -5
Also have 15 " rims and think the tires fill the wells pretty good. Mine are 17" Tall like Nacho.    |
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Post by brigond on Jan 24, 2018 2:56:36 GMT -5
Also have 15 " rims and think the tires fill the wells pretty good. Mine are 17" Tall like Nacho. I meant 27" tall not 17 |
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jan 24, 2018 9:09:59 GMT -5
I got you!
Crazybillnavy... you can't measure the wheel opening height from floor to know what diameter you need to fill the opening, because the diameter will change the height too.
You need to measure the center of the axle up to the fender or quarter opening, then will get you the wheel ratio needed... and multiplies by 2 to get the wheel diameter. Can be the other way around too, with the height from the floor, BUT take in mind the diameter vs ratio aspect to fill the wheel opening. Diff air pressure on tire will change that too, thats why is better to consider the ratio between center of the axle and the wheel opening
this can changed adding spacer blocks... if you install new springs, will change your needs too.
aside this, any change on rear will affect the front height, needing to readjust.
need to define what's the ride height you need or wish.
the use of your car!!! if you get passengers on rear or any added weight on trunk will change the car stance too, and even the handling. Meaning with this will need allways some more height on rear unless you have 6 or 7 leaf springs to keep better the stance.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Jan 24, 2018 9:11:30 GMT -5
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Post by brigond on Jan 24, 2018 15:35:29 GMT -5
The link didn't go directly to the thread maybe this will. If not its under ......Chassis suspension brakes and wheels. The first sticky at the top titled something like ....tire size wheel Dilemma. Good thread Nacho. www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,63191.0.html |
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Post by crazybillnavy on Jan 24, 2018 17:58:23 GMT -5
Ok, I measured from the center of the axle and I can get 16” around the wheel well until I hit a part of the fender (front part). I am looking at 16x8 rims with a 0mm/4.5 backspace and I measured from the hub and it is 6” until I get outside the fender so I think I am good there. So with the max tire diameter of 32” fender to fender, what is the biggest diameter tire I could fit accounting for turning? Thanks again, you guys are awesome with the 74 charger knowledge.
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