15" tire/steel wheel combo on a 1963 Impala question

[rsavage]

I searched old threads but haven't found a definitive answer. I'd like to put some 6" wide 15" steel wheels with 235 70r 15 radials on them on a '63 Impala. Does anyone have this set up and are there any clearance issues on the front or rear wheel wells especially on the front when turning? Thanks

 

[BSL409]

Rick,
I had these on my Elky when i first bought it but i think they are 15x7 if you wanted to try fit also i will be putting up for sale soon

 

[bobs409]

Just watch the front outer tie rods. I'd test fit there first. I know with some 14 inch wheels, they hit, I guess back space is the key. (maybe 15 would not do this)

 

[4spd409]

I put 15 x 7 235R60-15 front and 15 X 8 255R60-15 rear on my 61 with no clearance problems. Don't remember the back spacing. I think the wheels were Vintiques.

 

[rsavage]

Thanks all. I have not brought it home yet as I don't have the room - that's the trouble with getting old and downsizing your home and garage. The Corvette is sold so as soon as it is picked up I can get it home. I have 15 X 6 and 15 X 7 on my Elky so I can test fit using those .I'd like t use the 70 series if they fit to make it more drivable with 4.11 due to increased height. I will eventually try to find a lower numerical pumpkin ( around 3.36) so that I can save the original and cruise at a lower rpm.

 

[JWahlstrom]

I have P235/70R15 tires on 15 x 7 steel rims with 4.25" backspacing, and have no clearance issues front or rear. They would not clear the tie rods if the backspacing were any greater.