Rim and Tire Questions

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  1. tbirdz12

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    On my 75 4 door, 302/AC,can someone tell me what the rim width is?

    I think ive found some tires for the sleeper project. Thumbin' thru the summit catalog i see that M/T Indy Profile S/S tires in G60-14 will do what i want, RWL inside.
    25.3" dia. ,8.0" wide. Recommended rim width is 6.5-8.0.

    Now the big ?

    Is the stock rim wide enough for these tires?

    anyone have any input on these tires?

    Thanks
    Tim
     
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  2. Comick76

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    My factory Mags are 14x7. They would fit mine. I use 245/60R-14 BFGs on the rear. The 245/60R-14 lists in summit: 7.0-8.5 rim width, 25.6 OD, 8.0 tread width.
     
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  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    The "factory" rim on that car would be no wider than 6".
     
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    You'll have either 4.5" or 6" factory wheels. I've known people to use that tire on a 6" wheel.
     
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    Hey tbirdz12,
    Love that sleeper. If I were you, I would check out what Vintage Wheel's can do for you. I would have them make me a pair of 14x8's with a 4 1/4 offset. These would keep your sleeper appearance.
    Ken
     
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