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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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whats is the max width of tires i could put on the front of a 73 bb. :confused:
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 02:28 AM
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I suggest staying with the 8" .Anything else will probably rub .Plus I just like to keep the original look. :yesnod: :cheers: :seeya
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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I've got 17x9.5 wheels with 275/40-17 tires all the way around my 69. Check out the pics in my website.
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Hi, 17" x 9.5" with a 5"backspace. here on my 1980, with extemded wheel studs and a 3/8" custom spacer on the rear so the rim doesn't hit the rear brake caliper....
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