Year One Rally Wheel Tire Recommendations

[willstoy]

After years of drooling over them, I pulled the trigger and ordered a set. I remember in the past that YO had a tire fitment recommendation on the website, but alas I can not seem to find it. Have emailed and left a message with them, but yet to get anything back. I'm hoping that someone here would be willing to offer some advice on tire sizes and maybe brand too. The car is not driven that hard, so don't need a real performance tire per se. I got the staggered set of 8" and 9" for the rears. Found a tire shop that some of the old school hot rod guys recommended, so need some info before contacting them!! Have only opened the one, but wow they are nice... Thanks in advance!!!

 

[moparleo]

17" Means H or V rating. Low mileage, high grip.
Watch out for any dips or pot holes.
Short sidewall is easy to damage.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

After years of drooling over them, I pulled the trigger and ordered a set. I remember in the past that YO had a tire fitment recommendation on the website, but alas I can not seem to find it. Have emailed and left a message with them, but yet to get anything back. I'm hoping that someone here would be willing to offer some advice on tire sizes and maybe brand too. The car is not driven that hard, so don't need a real performance tire per se. I got the staggered set of 8" and 9" for the rears. Found a tire shop that some of the old school hot rod guys recommended, so need some info before contacting them!! Have only opened the one, but wow they are nice... Thanks in advance!!!

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I put those same wheels on my 72 Challenger, and they look great. The rallye style is my personal favorite. I got Nitto 255/50R17 for the back and 225 for the front. The Nitto's have much better traction. I have a Dana 60 w/3.23 rear gearset but can still spin the tires if I nail the gas at 40mph.

 

[One of few]

I like mine, but at stock ride height, the front wheels rub just barely. Moparleo is right, I dodge pot holes with those short sidewalls - if your looking for decent roads, Michigan isn’t the answer.

 

[GreenOnions]

Nitto NT555 G2 on my 70 challenger. Front 225/50ZR-17, Rear 255/50ZR-17 on the 8"/9" staggered. Bought a fifth wheel (8") to use as a spare. Also, I used a mobile tire service to mount and balance them. I supplied the valve stems, the YearOne ones I think.

 

[Xcudame]

I think YearOne really hit the ball out of the park on their 17" Mopar Rallye wheels. Now for me, I'd run 17x9 and Nitto 255/70ZR-17 on all four corners! Of course I'm of the mind if something rubs a little, get out the BFH and/or die grinder!

 

[Cuddy]

I agree those wheels are awesome. I run Nitto 555g2 with 275/40r17 all the way around. no rubbing and stock ride height on my challenger. My rims are 17x9 all the way around. I wish they were a little taller but 11 inch wide tires all the way around looks killer on the car. Also Nitto's website is nice because it gives you the specs on all their tires. hope this helps

 

[JDMopar]

I've got a set of those that I bought from a FABO member, to put on my 71 Challenger conv. I was going to use my lug nuts that are on my existing 15 x 7 Rallye wheels, but it doesn't look like there's enough lug sticking thru the wheel to hold. Did any of y'all that put these wheels on an E body have to swap lugs, or do I need to buy different lug nuts from Year One?

 

[mrmopar340]

I've got a set of those that I bought from a FABO member, to put on my 71 Challenger conv. I was going to use my lug nuts that are on my existing 15 x 7 Rallye wheels, but it doesn't look like there's enough lug sticking thru the wheel to hold. Did any of y'all that put these wheels on an E body have to swap lugs, or do I need to buy different lug nuts from Year One?

I swapped lugs. The rear of some rims are thicker on the centric part than original wheels. You definitely want as much thread to lock on to. Retorque after 50 miles or so as well.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

I've got a set of those that I bought from a FABO member, to put on my 71 Challenger conv. I was going to use my lug nuts that are on my existing 15 x 7 Rallye wheels, but it doesn't look like there's enough lug sticking thru the wheel to hold. Did any of y'all that put these wheels on an E body have to swap lugs, or do I need to buy different lug nuts from Year One?

I bought the new lugs from YO when I got the wheels.

 

[JDMopar]

Thanks y'all. I will order the lug nuts from Year One, and go to NAPA or O'reilly's and get longer studs.

 

[Stev-o]

Just bought a '73 Cuda and plan to buy the YO rims, love the look. Surprised you guys are only putting 255's on the rear, thinking about 275's.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

Just bought a '73 Cuda and plan to buy the YO rims, love the look. Surprised you guys are only putting 255's on the rear, thinking about 275's.

Depends on what will fit. I had 275's on my 70 Duster! I had to even roll the passenger inner fender lip on my 72 Challenger to make 245's fit. Had I known about the limitation in hindsight I would have made mods so I could fit bigger meats back there.

 

[Stev-o]

Depends on what will fit. I had 275's on my 70 Duster! I had to even roll the passenger inner fender lip on my 72 Challenger to make 245's fit. Had I known about the limitation in hindsight I would have made mods so I could fit bigger meats back there.

Pretty sure we have 275's on our '73 Challenger, need to confirm. I've never had them rub...

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

Pretty sure we have 275's on our '73 Challenger, need to confirm. I've never had them rub...

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The guy I bought my car from replaced the fenders, so don't know how accurate the openings are. Also, I replaced the rear end with a Dana 60 so not sure if it is exactly the correct width. End result is the 245's are the max I can fit right now.

 

[Xcudame]

275s in the rear is easy with zero offset wheels (Year One). 295s will fit if everything is in tight tolerance. Unfortunately rear axle spring perches and the axle itself can be shifted as much as a half an inch! Crazy the lack of quality control in those days, but the Mopar drive train is the best out there in my opinion!