Crager Wheels and tires, 71 Charger SE – keep or replace?

[71SandbugCharger]

With my SE Charger ('71) I got some roller wheels and tires. I don't know a lot about sizing for wheels and tires (rely on a friend, or use an automated tool), so this is educational too! The wheels are old style Cragers, so I'm deciding if they are worth restoring and using on my '71 Charger.

The front rollers are 245/60 R14
The rear ones are P275/60 R16

I'm going to use the original and rebuilt drums on the rear, and 11.75 rotor disc brakes in the front. Will these sizes fit with these?

Suggestions on replacement sizes would be good - wider and taller in the rear, better for turning and lower in the front.

THX!

 

[multimopes]

I think you might have brake clearance issues with 14" rims on the front. Rears should be fine.

 

[Rishi]

Those Crager wheels are (nearly) just as vintage as original. Restored, they'd look pretty cool. Maybe not as nice as some OEM options, but unless you have something better, hang on to them and at least consider if you like them, and how'd they look on your car.

 

[Aron Gleason]

Cragar recommends a 15 inch wheel to clear 11 inch brakes

 

[6PKRTSE]

I am a Cragar dude. My favorite wheel. I mix it up between the stock wheels and the Cragars on my cars.

 

[Don Frelier]

Did you have a typo on the 16" rear wheels?
15" maybe instead?

 

[71SandbugCharger]

The sizes I have are as stated. I did a google search on the P275/60 R16 tire and looked through a catalog I had. It’s going to be a challenge to get that tire size as time goes on.

 

[ruffcut]

Yep! 14's and 15's. Not 16

 

[71SandbugCharger]

Yep! 14's and 15's. Not 16

You're right!!! Apologies, and in a good way! A lot easier trying to find a 270/60 R15 tire! Balancing trying to get a job, life and the things I like to do!