15 inch steel wheels?

[cj69RR]

Ok, I have 14 inch stock wheels. Want to get a set of 15 steel wheels for the rear and maybe a set of tires for the track. I have plenty of yards around here to go and look but wondering what is the best ones to look for? I'm thinking 15 x 7 at least maybe a 15 x 8?

 

[Big John]

Depends on what size tires you want to run.

Lot's of guys use the Cop car wheels or I think there is a Ramcharger wheel that works too.

 

[cj69RR]

Ok. I was going to look at some of the van wheels?

 

[a6t9vette]

I have 15 x 8" on the rear from a Ram Charger that fit very well. In front im running 15 x 7s from wheel vintiques, 63 Series. I had a mismatch 15x6.5 set up front previously, and at less that $100 per wheel these were a good alternative to finding a junk yard set and having them refinished. The finish from Vintiques is ok, but I was planning to get them all powercoated anyways, so just lets work in the prep department.

 

[Basketcase]

15X8 fit really nice, most run 275s on them.

 

[cj69RR]

Thanks, I also have 17x8 on the rear with 275/40 now and fits easily. Refinishing isn't a problem either, have access to a couple sand blasters and a buddy who works for a local powder coater.

Any off set issues? I'm thinking most of the steel wheels should be all about 0 off set.

 

[mcmopar]

Stock offset is 4.5" IIRC. You don't want to use 0" offset.

 

[Big John]

Stock offset is 4.5" IIRC. You don't want to use 0" offset.

I think you're confusing back space with offset.

4.5 back space works out to a 0 offset from center line on an 8" wheel.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101

*Backspacing, similar to offset, is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the inside lip of the wheel (measured in inches).

 

[cj69RR]

Your right. Got the back spacing and off set switched. I knew what I wanted to say it just came out all wrong. Lol...

 

[fugges]

I had 15x7" steelies with 235/60 redlines and 15x8" steelies with 255/60 redlines on the Runner:
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1080046.JPG.html
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1080048.JPG.html
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1080052.JPG.html
Afterwards I would take 225/70R15 redlines for the front wheels!

Know I changed the front in orginal 14x5.5" and F70-14 redlines, back is still the same:
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1090371.JPG.html
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1090374.JPG.html
http://www.strichacht-forum.de/galerie/v/fugges/Runner/P1090376.JPG.html

Know the look is perfect for me!

 

[modernistsouth]

...Know the look is perfect for me!

I'm definitely a fan of the dog dish/steelies look. :groucho:

 

[cj69RR]

Thank you, and that does look Right! Guess its time to go find some 15 inch steel wheels!!!

 

[Tempest 455]

Mine has 15" steels with 225 front and 245 on the rear. Might help your w/ your decision.

 

[Roadcuda]

Me likey!!!!

 

[Basketcase]

you would.....:acme::acme::acme::acme::acme::acme::acme:

 

[Roadcuda]

you would.....:acme::acme::acme::acme::acme::acme::acme:

:yesnod:

 

[69hemibeep]

I like em toooo :jester:

 

[Basketcase]

:yesnod:

your car would look sweet with some stoners