Wheel width, how much would it really matter?
#1
Wheel width, how much would it really matter?
How much of a difference between getting an 7" wide wheel with 225 tires over a 8" wide wheel with 245 tires really make. Would it be noticeable or ever matter on a 67 with a 289 that may have a mild H/C/I done to it?
Or would the better solution be to stagger?
Or would the better solution be to stagger?
#5
I'm not as concerned with the looks as I am with the functionality, practicality and fitment of the wheels and tires. And yeah I do have doubts, this is obviously a large purchase and I would like to get it right the first time.
#7
I have noticed that on the 7 vs the 8's there can be a little difference in the back spacing (on some). It will pull the tire and rim under the fender lip more. Using a skinnier rim tire with the same BS will pull the edge of the tire under the rim (8" vs 7"). My advice is to have a friend that will let you try his rim/tire combo you will know for sure. I just kinda screwed up (maybe) by not doing enough research into fitting 17 X 8's with a 245-45-16 on the 65. I now need to roll the fenders and this would have been much easier and safer to do before painting. I have staggered sizes on two cars. Looking at them, you will have to read the tire size to know that they are different.
#8
I have 8s up front and 9.5s on the rear of my 68. The front is no problem but the
rear's are a tad too close to the fender lip. I went with 5.25 backspacing on the rear
but 5.5" would have been better. If I were to do it again i would go with narrower rims as
I will probably have to roll the fender.
Jav
rear's are a tad too close to the fender lip. I went with 5.25 backspacing on the rear
but 5.5" would have been better. If I were to do it again i would go with narrower rims as
I will probably have to roll the fender.
Jav
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