1973 Dodge Charger wheel/tire upgrades

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Thanks Mike.

The tires are
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 (symmetrical) Ultra-High Performance All-Season Radials on the rear size and


I think I misquoted the front, should have been 245/50/17 on the front which are Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Ultra-High Performance All-Season Radials also but apparently with a different pattern.


The problem with going above 17" rims is then you can't get cheap Cragar steel rims. Since this is not my only car going too big on the budget is probably not the best thing but also don't want to waste money for no good reason. Its really hard to picture what something is going to look like. It seems alot harder to find pictures of Mopars setup with larger wheels.


Joe

True. Not only will the wheel size set you back more coin, but the tire size as well. And if you're budget limited (as many of us are) that's a factor that needs to be considered.

Now, as for steel rims of 17" in size, you are adding a lot of mass to your rolling stock in doing this. This will affect braking, handling, and acceleration. I purchased my billet aluminum rims for less than $150/wheel directly from Centerline in their "overstock" or "discontinued" section. Or you can try eBay. Or you can look in the "for sale" section here. There are other options than steel rims.



Glad to see the Mopars getting into the act. Good luck with your project.