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Selecting Tires And Rims For Your Mopar - Rubber The Right Way

Plymouth Gtx Wheel In Wheelwell
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Plymouth Gtx Wheel In Wheelwell
Here is a good example of how important correct back spacing is. The car above is the same body style and has the same 275/60R15 tire mounted on a 10-inch-wide rim as the one below. The wheel above, however, has 5 1/2 inches of backspacing (4 1/2 inches below), which centers it in the wheelwell and gives it an additional inch or so of clearance at the wheel opening. This is the difference between fitting properly, and rubbing the fender's wheel opening like the tire below.
Plymouth Gtx Wheel In Wheelwell
Plymouth Gtx Wheel In Wheelwell
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Plymouth Gtx Wheel In Wheelwell
If you already have your wheels, you can place them on the car and use the wheels as your measuring guide. Again, use a straight edge on the inner and outer wheel lip, and then a tape measure at the desired tire's maximum diameter to check for interference.
Plymouth Gtx Brake Disk
Measuring for front tire and... 
   
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Plymouth Gtx Brake Disk
Measuring for front tire and wheel fitment is similar to the rear with the added dimension of the steering. Multiple measurements must be taken with the steering turned fully in each direction to ensure no interference will occur. Be sure to consider suspension travel as well when taking your measurements.

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