Wheel Backspace Question

[Fly Boy]

Will a 7" wheel with a 3-3/4" backspace and a 225/70-15 tire fit on the front of a E-Body car?

[72Challenger]

Not sure about Barracudas, but for Challengers, the answer is a definite maybe. In 1970 & 71, 15 inch wheels were an option, and the front fenders were different if you had them. Starting in 1972, all the fenders could fit the 15 inch wheels - just one little problem... they weren't offered anymore! Well, you could get them as a dealer-installed option, but they all came from Dodge with 14 inchers installed. If you have the 70 or 71 narrow fenders, you can still fit the 15 inch wheel, but it will rub at full lock unless you roll the wheelwell lip. Actually, a 225 is fairly narrow for a Challenger, you may get it to fit in any case. I'm running 225's in front myself, have plenty of room.

[Fly Boy]

Challenger, Thanks for the reply. My car is a 74 440 Cuda.

[70Barracuda]

Cudas are the same deal. 15 was an option. Although I think they will fit.

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