Al, I have a 74 that I just bought for my son, we are restoring it now.
Anyway it came with L60-14's on the back, but they hit the outer fenders
about 1/3 the way down the tire. Not sure who made the wheel, I do know
that there is more room inside the wheel well for the tire and do not know
what the Backspacing is on the wheel, (Backspacing is the distance the
bolt pattern plate on the wheel is from the back of the wheel) looks like
3 1/2", as I remember from my younger days Cragar made wheels with
backspacing that were 3.5", 4.5" and some 5". If the backspacing on this
wheel was one or more inches the wheel would not hit the fender when it
bounces or you really get on it. As the wheel also determines what tire
you can get under the car hope this helps
By the way I'm looking for a roof for my sons 74, any one out there close
to Texas, with a roof for a 73 or 74.
Good-Luck, Joe
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Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 18:33:18 -0500
From: amx401spd@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: How big a tire will fit under a 74 Javelin
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <ADVANCES62RGryWtIIZ0000067f@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
I am thinking about putting some bigger biters under my 74 Javelin, I
currently have the stock 14" 8 slots on the front and will probably stay
with the 14's and just change the rims...Cragers...but on the rear I want
to put the most (widest) rubber I can.I have air shocks on the car but
only to give it a level stance I do not want a jacked up car with 34 feet
of tire hangin out. Want have you guys on the list done as far as a nice
set of Crager SS's and big meats on the back? Any help would be
appreciated.
Al Spoden
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