Time to order wheels and tires.

swifty said

I like both wheels and have looked at them. My buddy has the Riddler on his 56 Chevy. I also am not committed to 17". I know 18" fit better up front. I just like the look of 17" better. Just trying to get as much info as possible so when it is time to place order there is little delay. I also like these wheels, anyone have opinion or experience with these?

U.S. Wheel 701 Series Gunmetal Retro Wheels with Machined Lip 701-8812

On the front would a 7" be better rim for the 215/50/17 with 4" BS, more outside tie rod clearance?

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Those are nice too.
One thing I found was with a 4.5 backspace in the back, the tire is off center toward the inside about an inch.
On my car a 215/15 has about 1/2 inch or less to the leaf springs and 1.5 inches to the fender lip.
I'm going to get some exact measurements before long here, but it looks like I will try an 8 inch rim with about 3.5 to 3.75 backspace.
So far as I can tell an 18 with a 40 series tire fits the front ok with the stock 4.5 backspace because it keeps the tire well inside the fender.
Like I said though, I have to get out there and measure for sure. :D