Front Wheel and Tire Size Dilemma...

[Gold Duster74]

Soo..Im trying to figure out what front tire size and wheel will fit my 74 Duster. In the rear I have 275-40's with 17x9's and 5" backspace. The front is tough for me since I'm looking for something in the 235-45ish range.#-o

It has the 73+ BBP Disc Brake set-up. I've seen various members with all sorts of set ups so I need some sort of input here. Here are my options as far as tires and wheels..

*Rev Classic 100 Wheels*

17x8 with 4" BS and 12mm offset

17x8 with 4.5 BS and 0 mm offset

17x9 with 5" BS and 0 mm offset

17x9 with 5.5" BS and 12mm offset

*BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2*

235-45-17

245-45-17


Which set-up would fit the best using little to no modification up front. Im concerned with issues regarding rubbing with frame rails and front fender lips...blahhhhhh :banghead::banghead:

 

[Gold Duster74]

no ones has experience here??

 

[Gold Duster74]

Nvm..went with 235/45/17 with 17x8 and 5" BS

 

[burdar]

Find someone with the measuring tool and see if you can borrow it. I will be mocking up my Dart and using the tool to get my measurements before ordering wheels. There are too many variables between cars. You can get close by seeing what others are using but I'd still measure to be certain.

 

[74DartSwinger360]

can you show pics of the rear wheels clearance to spring and 1/4 panel?
Also do your 17x9s fit the front at all?

 

[pauly v.100]

the most commonly used 17x8 wheels have 5.72" backspace.