New Rally Wheels - Which to buy for these tires...

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Discussion starter · #1 · Dec 31, 2006

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I'm going to purchase a set of Rally Wheels for the '69 from Ground Up. I need to know which set will fit my existing tires.

Tire size: P235/60R15

Which will fit this tire?

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.m...ROD&Store_Code=camaro6769&Product_Code=NRK-157&Category_Code=TIRESCOMPLETEWHEEL

or this

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.m...ROD&Store_Code=camaro6769&Product_Code=NRK-158&Category_Code=TIRESCOMPLETEWHEEL

Or, if I decide to go with the Torque Thrust wheel, which size should I purchase?

 

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#2 · Dec 31, 2006

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I just bought a set of rally wheels this past summer.I bought the
15x7 with 4.50 back spacing.I put P 235x15x60 on the front and I put
P275x15x60 on the rear(see my signiture picture profile) This combo fits
perfect!!! No rubbing at all.
THIS IS MY STORY AND I'M STICKING TO IT....
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Hope this helps
Dan

 

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Discussion starter · #3 · Dec 31, 2006

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Thanks Dan. Are the rear wheels wider than the front? I suspect so, no? (or are they taller?)

Also, would the tires I listed above fit the first link (the 4.25 backspacing)?

 

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#4 · Dec 31, 2006 (Edited)

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my ralley wheels are 15x7 with 4.5 backspacing all the way around.
My opinion is @ stock ride height you need the 4.5 backspacing with this wide of a tire in the front.
The tire is very close to rubbing with 4.5 bs
235/60-15 tires are 26"dia.and the 275/60-15 are 28"dia.and about
1"wider. But it fits great,with no rubbing@ stock height.
I got my rally's at NPD
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I would think with the tire size your going with 235/60/15 that it would look better on the 15x7 rim. Putting it on a 15x8 might not give you the right side profile. I'm running a 255 on a 15x8 and looks pretty good. Just my opinion

 

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Discussion starter · #6 · Jan 2, 2007

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Quick question...

15x7 = 15 inch tall rim by 7 inches wide? Is that how that works?

 

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#7 · Jan 2, 2007

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Green RS said:

Quick question...

15x7 = 15 inch tall rim by 7 inches wide? Is that how that works?

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YES.

 

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Discussion starter · #8 · Jan 2, 2007

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Perfect, thanks...

I have 15x8 rally's on the car now (with P235/60R15 tires). If I go to a 15x7, does this mean less rubbing than what I get now (which is little to none) and would it change the hieght of the car?

Sorry, just learning about tires and rims while thinking of buying some new wheels

 

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#9 · Jan 2, 2007 (Edited)

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I have 2 sets of rallys, 1 sets of tires has 15x8 rims and the other has 15x7 rims and they both have p235/60R-15 tires on them.The set with the 15x7" rims the tire is 1/2"smaller (narrower) than the 15x8"rim. So that means you will get 1/4" more clearence with the 1 inch difference in rim wight.
Now remember that is with not changing the back spacing!!!
Now as far as changing the body height,this will not change.I went and I check this out for you, the two set of tires are the same in height
Hope this helps
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#10 · Jan 11, 2007

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I believe the 4.25" backspacing is the most common. I just installed a set of 15 x 7 with 4.25" backspacing from Wheel Vintiques. I used P235/60 15 Indy Firehawks and have no clearance problems. You are lucky you have the tires. P235/60 15 is a hard size to find right now - no TAs to be found.