Will this wheel have enough clearance?

[68modstang]

So after much debate I found a set of rims I like. I'm swapping for looks and to fit my Baer Disks I'm about to order. Problem is the shop that carries them is too far away. They offered to ship at a very reasonable cost. The rims are 17x8 with 4.25in of backspacing. These are special order, so once I buy, no returns. Wanted to know if anyone is using the same size rims on a 1968? Thanks.

 

[dodgestang]

Not enough backspacing. If they are special order get 4.75 BS

 

[allcarfan]

you could be a .5" spacer and those wheels could be used.

 

[BobV]

you could be a .5" spacer and those wheels could be used.

You're thinking backwards there.... A 1/2" spacer on a 4-1/4" BS wheel makes 3-3/4" BS... Just worsens the problem.

 

[allcarfan]

Dont ask me what I was thinking...it was late last night...LOL. BobV is correct.

 

[68modstang]

So I was doing a little more research on the subject and found out that the "new" unique performance cobra GT500E cars use a 17x8 rim (4.25in backspacing) with Baer brakes and what is essentially a TCP coilover front suspension. If they're getting those to fit, is the coilover system providing more clearance or is there something I'm not getting?

 

[Britt]

So I was doing a little more research on the subject and found out that the "new" unique performance cobra GT500E cars use a 17x8 rim (4.25in backspacing) with Baer brakes and what is essentially a TCP coilover front suspension. If they're getting those to fit, is the coilover system providing more clearance or is there something I'm not getting?

the E cars also have fender flaires. I dont know if thats the reason for the backspacing but I figured it was worth noting.

 

[dodgestang]

The fact that the e cars have a freaking 1.5 to 3 inch flare on the side of it means that less backspacing is needed.

 

[2whiteStripes]

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