I have a 1967 Coronet R/T that I'm restoring.  I'm considering buying a new set of wheels.  I'm pretty certain I'd like to upgrade to 15" rims, but I'm trying to figure out just how wide a wheel/tire combo I can fit on the back of the car.  I know the wheel wells are smaller than the 1968 and later b-bodies.

I've been told that a 9" tire will fit, but I don't exactly know whether they mean 9" tread width or 9" section width.  Should I get a 15X8 or 15X7 wheel to fit a 9" tire?  If anyone has any experience with these cars and can point me in the right direction, I would certainly appreciate the help.

Thanks,
Moparcoastie  

I have a 67 Satellite street/strip car and I can tell you the wheel wells are tight. They are even more snug on the 67 dodge models. How do I know, I have a freind that has tried to put my tires and rims on his 67 r/t and they don't fit.
I currently run weld wheels 15x8 with a 4 1/2 back spacing with a true 10 inch tire, M&H bias ply 275/60/15. However I did have to cut the lip off the inside of the wheel wheels. For years I ran a 15x7 Cragar S/S rim with an L-60/15, 9" treaded tire. The last combo is the safe way to go, with little work other than bolting on the tires & rims.  

Do you know how to identify a 1968 mopar rim? As I need some.  

I have a 67 Coronet. I have a 15" Modern center line wheel with 245 60 15 tires on the back and 225 on the front. With no modifications to the body. Hope this helps!  

Sorry, have you checked with year one?  

I have Jegs center line copies 8"x15"x 4.5 BS with 30"x9" Hoosers. The critical measurement is the section width. I don't think you can go any wider than 11"-11.5" section width with the springs and everything stock. I had the same tire on stock mopar 15" rims and they rubbed when you went around a corner, they don't on the Jegs wheels.  

Thanks for the info.  I don't want to modify the wheel opening at all, so I at least know I can't run tires as wide as yours. Thanks again for the help!