Quick Wheel Question
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Quick Wheel Question
Why do so many people go with 17x7 aftermarket wheels? Will a 17x8 not clear properly? If a 17x8 will work, can someone post the correct offset / backspacing for the 17x8?
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I have a 63 with TT II's that are 17x7 with 225, 50 up front and 235 ,50 in the rear with four inch back space. I tried 17x8 with 235,50 in the rear first but they were going to hit the fender if I hit any bumps.It would probly work if the rim were 4.5 inch backspacing.Remember tire height will effect clearance 45,50,55,60. There are lots of good tire fit articles in the archives.
#4
My tires dont hit the frame or wheel wells and I dont have offset trailing arms.The only thing that might come into play is I have a fiberglass rear spring and the outboard ends are a little shorter.But a stock spring would still clear my set up.
#5
Race Director
I ran 17x7's on all four because I tend to spin the wheels quite a bit and like the availablity to rotate my tires.. Also I don't think I could have shoved much more tire up under there without off sets and flares... I did move the ebrake bracket to the top of the trailing arm so I could try a wider tire next time though... Dave...