Re: [Chrysler300] L Wheel Sizing?

["Miklas" <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I run 15 X 7 OEM "police wheels" with 235/75 tires on two of my Ls with 
absolutely no problem.

I've had 15 X 8  OEM wheels on the rear of an L with 255/70 tires. They fit 
fine AFTER I got them on.  I had to remove the shock from the lower mount in 
order to get the axle down far enough to fit the tire between  the low wheel 
opening and the brake drum. I also had a set of 15 X 8 Keystone Classics 
with a mild offset on my L. They fit OK, but a really "deep dish" offset 
will have the tire rubbing on turns. Same installation hassles.

Jeff Miklas

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From: "Ronald Kurtz" <mark6268@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 9:17 AM
To: "David" <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx>; <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] L Wheel Sizing?

> Hi, David:
>
> When I put larger tires on my K, one tire rubbed on the inside of the 
> front
> right
>
> fender. Maybe the rubbing was peculiar to this car. As such, I would check 
> the
> clearances on both cars before making the change.
>
> Also, check the bolt pattern on the rims you want to use. Both the '64 and 
> '65
> 300s
> came with 4 1/2" stud hole circles on a 14x6 rim. The larger rims you want 
> to
> use may very
>
> well have a larger bolt pattern. For example, a '65 Imperial has a 15x6 
> rim with
>
> a 5 1/2" bolt pattern, requiring new hubs and drums . The studs are also
> larger, 9/16"-18
>
> instead of 1/2"-20, requiring a new set of lug nuts.
>
> Hard spinning a tire mounted a 15x8 rim with only a 4 1/2" bolt pattern 
> may
> shear off
> the studs, causing the tire to fly free of the car. I've seen this happen 
> at a
> cruise night
> a few years back, much to the embarrasment of the driver.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Best,
> Ron Kurtz
> E #292
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, March 18, 2012 10:30:43 PM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] L Wheel Sizing?
>
>
> Fellow 300 Enthusiasts,
> As I'm going to be ordering fresh tires for my L shortly, it'd be helpful 
> to
> have an extra wheel/tire combo that can be moved between my L and K for
> increased flexibility.
>
>
> To that end, would 15x8 (rear) and 15x7 (front) wheels work on an L? It's
> important that the width and circumference of the tires themselves clear 
> all
> parts of the body/chassis including straight ahead, full turns and with 
> spring
> travel.
>
>
> Another option would be to go with 15x7 all around on the L so that the 
> tires
> can be fully rotated.
>
> Appreciate any suggestions on the topic.
>
> Best,
>
> David Morrison
>
>
>
>
>
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