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I've reviewed several posts and I know that each car is slightly different but I wanted to get some outside opinions. I think this will fit.

I have a 1970 1600 with stock springs, would like to put Comp springs on in the future

I might be able to purchase a pair of lightly used RB 16x7 with + 22mm offset vey cheaply. If I wrap that with 215/40r16 will I end up with any issues at either the front or rear

Thanks

I would not go that wide in rear, unless you only plan straight-line on smooth roads. No driveways, turns, etc.. I am well aware I am harder on my car then most, but I have polished both sidewalls on a LOT of 205 tires..

So a 195/45 should fit fine. I'm measuring about a 7mm spacer. Does that sound right?

Jdflyer wrote:I've reviewed several posts and I know that each car is slightly different but I wanted to get some outside opinions. I think this will fit.

I have a 1970 1600 with stock springs, would like to put Comp springs on in the future

I might be able to purchase a pair of lightly used RB 16x7 with + 22mm offset vey cheaply. If I wrap that with 215/40r16 will I end up with any issues at either the front or rear

Thanks

just curious why do you want 215s? you do realize that wider does not necessarily equate to better especially on a low powered lightweight car .
You should also note that a 205 tire on a 7" wide wheel will have about the same section width (widest part of the tire) as a 215 on the same wheel.

based on everything I have read so far I think a 195 or 205 with a 5mm spacer would be a better fit

Just a few pictures to give you an idea of the fitment. The 195/45/16 tire/wheel looks like this, ie lots of room around it:



try 195/50/16 with the right offset:




A nice compromise is 205/45/16: