Secret Chimp
Well-Known Member
I'm getting a set of 17 inch Stockton steel wheels for my 67 Coronet wagon.
The wheels were being run on a 68 Coronet wagon, 17x8 with 245/45/17 in front, and 17x10 with 315/35/17 in the rear. The rear wheels have a 5 inch backspacing.
I've measured and I think I'll be fine in the rear, but now it's business time and I'm not sure if I've oversized myself. I belatedly learned how much tighter 66-67 wheel wells are vs later ones.
I know I can't stuff 315s back there on this car without welding - and heck if I need them with my 318. Will I be safe with 255s (same width as the rim)? Is that my practical maximum? I originally had some 275/40s planned.
The wheels were being run on a 68 Coronet wagon, 17x8 with 245/45/17 in front, and 17x10 with 315/35/17 in the rear. The rear wheels have a 5 inch backspacing.
I've measured and I think I'll be fine in the rear, but now it's business time and I'm not sure if I've oversized myself. I belatedly learned how much tighter 66-67 wheel wells are vs later ones.
I know I can't stuff 315s back there on this car without welding - and heck if I need them with my 318. Will I be safe with 255s (same width as the rim)? Is that my practical maximum? I originally had some 275/40s planned.