Your Stance!!

[2bav8]

If you want them tucked in, then you definitely want 4.75" backspacing.

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

Wait! let me get this straight.
More BS= more in.
Less BS= more out.
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[2bav8]

Correct.

More backspacing will put the rim closer to the inside of the car, while less backspacing puts the rim closer to the outer fender.

 

[dodgestang]

on a 17x7 I would use 4.25 backspacing. But why do you want to use different rims front to back? 17x8 4.75 works on the front and back.

 

[Z06killinSBF]

My wheels have 4.50 BS

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

on a 17x7 I would use 4.25 backspacing. But why do you want to use different rims front to back? 17x8 4.75 works on the front and back.[/QUOTE

The reason I want 17x7's in the front is because I want to lower my front end to were the fender is overlapping the tire a little bit. (kinda like: Z06killinSBF, and iskwezm). Looking at yours, it looks like your 17x8's sit flush with the fener to were you cant lower it more.
- Z06killinSBF already said his rubs really bad with 17x8's in the front but iskwezm said he doesnt rub with his 17x7's.
-The only thing Im trying to find out now, is how to get the front 17x7's to sit a little inside the fender (tucked in) while not rubing and not have them sit flush or sticking out the fender
...hope this doesnt sound confusing.

 

[red302]

Here's mine. Front lowered 1.25", rear lowered 1". Tire size: 225 17's front, 255 17's rear. 331 stroker / modified C-4 / Currie 3.25 8" rear. Just finished it a month ago!

 

[Z06killinSBF]

My flushness of the tires. Now you can see WHY it rubs.

View attachment 373129

 

[Opentracker]

(Opentracker) what suspension set-up do you have?

It's all stock type stuff. The car has been lowered and roller parts have been added.

 

[70vert]

Front probably 1.5" down, rear stock, 17x8 wheels

and one from the side:

 

[hhead]

on a 17x7 I would use 4.25 backspacing. But why do you want to use different rims front to back? 17x8 4.75 works on the front and back.[/QUOTE

The reason I want 17x7's in the front is because I want to lower my front end to were the fender is overlapping the tire a little bit. (kinda like: Z06killinSBF, and iskwezm). Looking at yours, it looks like your 17x8's sit flush with the fener to were you cant lower it more.
- Z06killinSBF already said his rubs really bad with 17x8's in the front but iskwezm said he doesnt rub with his 17x7's.
-The only thing Im trying to find out now, is how to get the front 17x7's to sit a little inside the fender (tucked in) while not rubing and not have them sit flush or sticking out the fender
...hope this doesnt sound confusing.

like this?
I'll look for a better shot
mustang's + kit, over 10+yrs!
620 coils, UCA drop, opentracker roller spring perches, 4 1/2 leaf mid eye, Edelbrock IAS shocks

 

[hhead]

some more
trying to get a full side shot
these two are with the car loaded with gear.

 

[gonzothegreat]

Here's mine

 

[fasttback]

Pics as requested for Shakenbake!!

Z06killinSBF,

You need to update your avatar! Your car has that clean/tough look and that current avatar does not do it justice. I like pic #2 and #5 - shows off the stance.

 

[65ShelbyClone]

15x7 Mopar steels, 225-60-R15 tires, and worn out stock suspension and KYB Gas-A-Justs. This is before I put the narrower '57 9" rear under it:

And this is after:

It's hard to tell from the side, but the rear wheels are about 3/4" further inboard than with the stock 8". I have some 620s for the front, but I'm waiting to get some roller perches and 4.5 leaf rears before I tear into it.

I'll look for a better shot

That looks like Baldy in the hazy background of the second pic....

 

[grabberorange]

This is my first time to attatch a pic, so don't know if this will work. All the info is in my signature.

 

[iapexl8r]

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

If you want them tucked in, then you definitely want 4.75" backspacing.

I just checked AR TT2's and the only BS they make for 17x7 are: 3 3/4", 4 1/4", and 4"
-What would be the best size so I can have my front wheels tucked in real nice without rubbing issues?
p.s. Im also converting to disc. so I need enough room for those puppies!

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

ohh...

- Whats the diffrence between Backspace and Offset? or are they the same thing with different names?

 

[EricButler]

Here is mine. I have the rear sitting lower now by a 1/2 inch since this pic. It looks even better. 17x8s in front and 17x9.5 in the rear.