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Jan 4, 2022 | 12:10 PM

Tom DeMuth

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17x8 rally wheels

Will 17x8 rally wheels fit on my 75 Stingray?

Jan 4, 2022 | 01:25 PM

Barry's70LT1

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Will 17x8 rally wheels fit on my 75 Stingray?

They fit on a '70 Stingray.... Should not be a problem on a '75. What back spacing are the wheels? Mine are 4.5"

Jan 4, 2022 | 06:54 PM

Tom DeMuth

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I'm not sure, the rally wheels I currently have are stock 15x8 that are original to the car.

Jan 4, 2022 | 08:01 PM

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Will 17x8 rally wheels fit on my 75 Stingray?

Yes if the back spacing is the same as the stock wheels.

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Jan 4, 2022 | 09:56 PM

Barry's70LT1

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Yes if the back spacing is the same as the stock wheels.

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Stock factory wheels are 4" back spacing. The wheels I have are 4 1/2" backspacing which will work, others on the forum have used them without any issues. I'm using 1/2" spacers to match the 4" back spacing. You need longer wheel studs if you choose to use spacers.

Jan 4, 2022 | 10:34 PM

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It's what I'm putting on my 71 vert

Jan 8, 2022 | 09:22 AM

Tom DeMuth

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I understand the lower profile tires on the 17x8 rally wheels will improve handling, but how do they ride?

Jan 8, 2022 | 09:44 AM

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Getting rid of the BFG's on my 65 Impala to go to a 17/18" combo improved EVERY part of how that car drives. There were no downsides at all. The conclusion I came to was that all sub $200 15" tires available today are crap compared to decent speed rated 17"+ tires in the same price range..