Well i'm just about set to lay down the big $$ on my rims and tires. I've been doing a ton of research but still wanted to ask a question or two.
I'm looking to get TT2 - 17x9.5 and 17x7 or 8. I have a 68 mustang with shelby drop, and 620 springs. Stock sagging rear which is at perfect height for what I want. My look is more pro-touring.
My questions.
I've noticed back spacing on 17x9.5 rims range from 4.5 up to 6" which one is right for me? I can get some cheap rims with 6 3/8" backspacing will they work? Im looking to run a 275/40/17 on the rear.
Front - I'm not sure weather to run a 17x8 or 17x7 up front. I see more 17x7 out there, but they are mostly 65-66. My fenders are not rolled and I'd like to keep it that way if possible. The tire size I'm looking to run up front is 245/35?? I see on a 17x8 a 4.5 backspacing is needed but what about a 7" rim? Any reasons to go to a 8" over a 7" rim?
Thanks for the help. Oh and yes, I've read Dodgestang's chart hundreds of times.
I'm looking to get TT2 - 17x9.5 and 17x7 or 8. I have a 68 mustang with shelby drop, and 620 springs. Stock sagging rear which is at perfect height for what I want. My look is more pro-touring.
My questions.
I've noticed back spacing on 17x9.5 rims range from 4.5 up to 6" which one is right for me? I can get some cheap rims with 6 3/8" backspacing will they work? Im looking to run a 275/40/17 on the rear.
Front - I'm not sure weather to run a 17x8 or 17x7 up front. I see more 17x7 out there, but they are mostly 65-66. My fenders are not rolled and I'd like to keep it that way if possible. The tire size I'm looking to run up front is 245/35?? I see on a 17x8 a 4.5 backspacing is needed but what about a 7" rim? Any reasons to go to a 8" over a 7" rim?
Thanks for the help. Oh and yes, I've read Dodgestang's chart hundreds of times.