Largest rear wheel and tire combo

[Jim Maras]

Looking for input on wheel and tire combo for 65 Belvedere. I have moved the springs in with spring re-locators, No mini tub. Stock rear end width. I would like to use 15" Weld Draglites Thanks, Jim

 

[Ryguytoodry]

I had 9x26 slicks on a 15x8 super stock steelie on my Belvedere tucking tire without rubbing.

 

[RS23VOA]

P295-50R 15's on my buddies with an 8" rim.

 

[MikeyT]

I would say 295 50 15's on it, would be about it. Even with the spring relocated I guess they are kind of a pain. Are you against rolling the fender some? That might get you an inch or so more.


Mike

 

[mr. b]

i have a 15x8 with 4 inch back space with 275 60 and no rub slicks are 26x10 and fit good.

 

[67 coronet]

i know for a fact a 275 will fit but not sure if you could squeeze a 295 in there even with a rolled lip.those wells tapper inward pretty fast,so unless you like the stink bug look,do a bunch of measuring to see what will fit your car.

 

[Jim Maras]

Thanks guys. Thought maybe someone had the same setup and could tell me rim size, BS, and tire size. Hey, you gotta try the easy way first , right?

 

[Hemicbx]

Here you go. This thread over in the 62-65 area is just what you need. In it I show 295/50-15 up under my '65 with spring relocators. I think that's about as large as you can go without lifting the rear.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

If you find that tire not large enough and need to go larger,my 63 Plymouth has the springs moved in with the mini-tub and my street meats are 16.5 X 31 ET Streets.:icon_thumright:

 

[Jim Maras]

Thanks for the pictures and info. Hemicbx- I like the white wheels, very nice. I would like to have 10" wheel with 5 1/2" BS and 295/50/15. Do you think this would be better with 8" wheels? I was thinking with the springs relocated I could get by with more BS.( meaning back space . Hemi-itis, love the look with the mini tub, just trying to dance around that!!

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Thanks for the pictures and info. Hemicbx- I like the white wheels, very nice. I would like to have 10" wheel with 5 1/2" BS and 295/50/15. Do you think this would be better with 8" wheels? I was thinking with the springs relocated I could get by with more BS.( meaning back space . Hemi-itis, love the look with the mini tub, just trying to dance around that!!

I'm seeing a lot of fast cars on a small tire.:sunny:Good suspension & shocks make a big difference!