Re: {Chrysler 300} Max Wheel Size

[John Grady <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

while on this , does anyone have an opinion or “ feel” about how much space is REALLY needed in back between sidewall and edge of leaf spring ? there is a binding strap around the  springs ( on F ) that aligns with sidewall .

 I have a modified F with 17” inch wheels -the way to go in 2023 if you want really good tires instead of pretty ones— ( it’s where R and D is active ) —- after carefully optimizing backspacing , custom wheels , and actually moving springs inwards about 3/4” with one of those drag race spring re location kits , the tire wall is about 3/8” from the spring . 

This bothers me , as maybe tire moves inward more than that in a hard corner . = disaster . 

I am thinking ? remove clamp and toss it ,that might gain 1/4” —  maybe there mostly to hold spring together till clamped , and many leaf springs have no strap clamps at all . Spring leaf cannot move sideways once clamped by 4 torqued axle   mount bolts ??? But i respect factory engineers  , often a reason that is not obvious may be there ? 

thoughts ? 

maybe 5/8” still too tight ? 

Have never seen this addressed . The hit on oversize tires is not just the wheel well .. 

John G 

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On Jun 1, 2023, at 2:49 PM, 'Keith Langendorfer' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



James

I have 15x7” Dodge “Police Wheels” on our 300K without any issues. I did try 15x8” wheels on our ‘65 B Body and the outer perimeter would rub on the suspension in the front (no issues on rear fitment.)  I don’t know if the same issue would occur on a C Body.

Keith

On Jun 1, 2023, at 2:24 PM, 'James Douglas' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



What is the maximum wheel (rim) width people have had on a 1963 – 1964 Body without any clearance issues?

 

Assume a 15 inch dia.

 

Thanks, James

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