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    1. 01-26-2011 #1
      RumbleBee383
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      Choosing wheels for '69 Dodge Super Bee

      Hey Guys!

      I'm building a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, and the time has come for me to choose my wheels & tires. I'm 99% sure I'm going to go with Rushforth Super Spokes w/ brushed centers. I'm certainly open to other suggestions if anybody has any other ideas.

      I am leaning towards running 17s on front & 18s on the rear, or 18s all around.

      I currently have 15x7s and 15x8s Centerlines on the front and 225/50/15 and 275/60/15s BFGs on the rear.



      Is there anything special I need to know about choosing widths, backspacing, and tire sizes when moving to larger wheels and lower profile tires? Like, can I simply add 3 inches to my current wheel size and go with 18x7 and 18x9 and choose a tire the same overall height and width but lower profile and be done with it?

      Has anybody here put big wheels on a non-tubbed 68-69-70 Dodge Coronet/Super Bee? What wheel sizes and backspacing worked for you, and what tires worked? The rear wheel openings are pretty big, and I'm afraid of the wheel/tire looking too tiny in there.

      Thanks guys!
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    3. 01-27-2011 #2
      PRRC
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      We will be happy to help with tire sizes and B/S for your Super Bee. Here is a cool set we had done for a customer about a year ago.
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    4. 01-27-2011 #3
      RumbleBee383
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      Quote Originally Posted by PRRC View Post
      We will be happy to help with tire sizes and B/S for your Super Bee. Here is a cool set we had done for a customer about a year ago.
      Hey PRRC!

      What size did you spec for them, and do you have any pics of the end results?

      Thanks!
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    5. 01-29-2011 #4
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      We did one with Forgelines in 18 X 8 and 19 X 10 with 245s and 285s, was stuffed to the max. looked killer though. I really think these cars need a little taller 27" tire in the rear so the 19s worked really well with a 27" tire and a 26" tire on the 18" front kept the asspet ratio even



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    6. 01-29-2011 #5
      RumbleBee383
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      Quote Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms View Post
      We did one with Forgelines in 18 X 8 and 19 X 10 with 245s and 285s, was stuffed to the max. looked killer though. I really think these cars need a little taller 27" tire in the rear so the 19s worked really well with a 27" tire and a 26" tire on the 18" front kept the asspet ratio even
      Wow, that looks fantastic. Do you mind sharing any more sizing details? Offset front and rear, and what exact tires? Also, is it tubbed or lowered at all?


      Thank you so much!
      Paul
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    7. 01-31-2011 #6
      ProdigyCustoms
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      I replied to your PM, I will look up those details for you
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