Will a 275/60 15 tire fit on front of a 1974 Charger?

[grasshopper]

Hello all, new member here, I just bought my brothers 74 Charger Rallye, and the tires are dry rotted from sitting for 20 years so looking to replace them asap. The wheels are Keystone Classics 15". The tires on it now are 255/60 15, I am wanting a wider tire but I like the same size on all corners look. I know 275/60 15 will clear the rear but anyone have these on the front? When I turn the wheel all the way in both directions and look at clearance underneath it looks like I have plenty of room there. Any thoughts?Thanks

 

[Charger72]

Hello, you may want to take a read through here, there may be some useful info:http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,13886.0.html

FWIW I have 255/60R15 on 15x7 rims on my 72 and I do get a bit of rub on the outside of the frame rails but was never an issue. If my car assembled I would try the 275's on the front for you.

 

[EccentricMagpies]

Welcome to the site and Congrats on the new purchase. Any photos of the car?

 

[super-bee_ski]

Hi!
Welcome aboard and thanks for joining the Forum!

WOW!
BIG TIRES on the front of that Dodge!

 

[grasshopper]

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[grasshopper]

Thanks Charger 72, good post.

 

[EccentricMagpies]

Great looking rallye

 

[grasshopper]

Well looks like the 275 60 15 mounted on 15 x 8 cragars will work. I got them mounted and though pretty close there is no rubbing.

 

[Bb70charger500]

Wow that's a big front tire
Anyway s I see your in fl where about s I'm in Melbourne fl area I'm big into the 3rd gen charger s as of now I have 4 i own 1 I baby sit and I'm looking at another one now .good luck with your new ride hopefully your close maybe we will run into each other at a show .

 

[dodge1972]

In my option the tire is too tall, Too much lean in a tight turns at higher speeds. Side wall do not provide for strong support. 245/60 are the best overall size for look and mountain roads. Keep in mind your charger weights 4500 pounds

 

[grasshopper]

Lucky for me we don't have many mountains in Florida then.

 

[Cranky]

If those tires aren't rubbing anything, you ain't driving it hard enough :grin: And welcome to the site!