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That's exactly what I put on my car a couple of years ago (except for the tires). 15X6 A.R.E. Torq Thrust II's. The Torq Thrust II's have an unusual offset (seemingly - the vast majority of Ford/Mopar targeted 15X6 wheels have 3 3/4 inch back spacing which will put the rim rubbing on the upper outer front suspension pivot.
Plus the Torq Thrust II's have a great rounded vintage look and (IMO) look outstanding on a PV.With some 205/55's they fill the fenderwells to perfection. I originally had some 205/65 Yokohama's on which required only the lightest of bending on the rear fenders for clearance. No overall reshaping, just crimping of the curled inner edge of the fender.
The way the front suspension is you can't really add any of the added width on the inside, it all has to go on the outside (unless, I suppose, you had some 17 inch rims that could simply go around that upper suspension link - although that would dramatically increase the turning radius). But with all 2 inches of the added width on the outside, I haven't noticed any ill effects in the steering. Steering effort is no geater other than at a dead stop, no bump steer to speak of, and DRAMATICALLY improved handling as compared to the original tall skinny 165SR15 (72 sidewall aspect on those old 'standard' sizes where they don't mention it) Firestone F560's.
Not to mention the aesthetic aspects of having some more substantial looking tires filling those round fenders... :)
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