Will this fit - 245/40/17 on 17x8 with 4.5" backspace?
06-24-2009, 08:45 AM
#1
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,162
Will this fit - 245/40/17 on 17x8 with 4.5" backspace?
Will 245/40/17 have any clearance problems on a '68 fastback or should I go with 235/45/17? The rears are going to be 265/40/17 on 17x9 (6.0" BS).
06-24-2009, 09:08 PM
#2
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Posts: 572
they should fit fine, I run the same up front and 17 x 9.5 with 275/40/17 on the rear and my car is pretty low, you will have to trim the bumpstop that sticks out in the wheelwell and maybe a bit of sledgehammer clearancing at the lower inner wheelwell, not a big deal at all
06-24-2009, 09:10 PM
#3
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,162
I already have the bump stop piece bent out of the way.
You have the same wheel and tire size up front? Without rolled fenders will I have rubbing issues when I lower the car? I'm leaning towards 235/45/17 at the moment, so I don't have to deal with any issues.
You have the same wheel and tire size up front? Without rolled fenders will I have rubbing issues when I lower the car? I'm leaning towards 235/45/17 at the moment, so I don't have to deal with any issues.
06-25-2009, 02:48 AM
#4
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Posts: 1,674
I have 245 27 x 8's on the front of my 66. it has the shelby drop and 1" lowering springs. I have not rolled the fenders. It only rubs under extreme condidtions. which is breaking hard going fast around a tight bumpy corner.
I am going to roll the fenders and that will eliminate even that minor issue
I am going to roll the fenders and that will eliminate even that minor issue
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jwog666
Pipes, Boost & Juice
11
12-27-2021 08:09 PM
BeatnikFink
New Member Area
6
10-01-2015 08:00 PM
