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: Wheel and tire sizes for '73


Mongo
02-07-2008, 01:31 PM
Try to see what different wheels will fit well on the '73 that I'm fixing up. What came stock for this year? Whats the a good wheel size to use if different from stock?

Thanks

Chad

Art Knigge
02-07-2008, 04:45 PM
I have a 76 (same thing) and I went to 17". I got tires with the same OD as the stock, so my speedometer still works properly. The improvement in handling is night and day over the 15" and they look sexier. It is a little challenging to find wheels that have the proper setback without using spacers, but it is worth it.

Mongo
02-08-2008, 05:14 AM
I have a 76 (same thing) and I went to 17". I got tires with the same OD as the stock, so my speedometer still works properly. The improvement in handling is night and day over the 15" and they look sexier. It is a little challenging to find wheels that have the proper setback without using spacers, but it is worth it.

Thanks for the tips, where did you buy your wheels at? If the wheels/tires aren't the same OD - can't the speedo be re-calibrated?