davidstereo

I am going with repro ss1's. i want to go as wide as possible. I am wondering if 15X8 wheels will work on the front and if I can go with 15X10 in the rear? Also, if those will work, what tire size will work with them? thanks, dave

joe_padavano

Considering that you haven't told us the wheel offset, the tire diameter and width, or even the car you plan to put these on, it's hard to provide a useful answer.

davidstereo

Sorry Joe, I thought everyone could see my signature. It is my 68 cutlass. I don't know the offset that is what I am trying to figure out. I am buying new wheels and tires and want to know what to buy. For the front I already have 4 new 235/60 15's that I would like to use with the 15X8's if they will fit. I need to know what offset to get for the front 15X8's (if any) and if the 15X10's will work on the rear. If the 15X10's will work I need to know what offset to get and what tire will work with them. Thanks, Dave

gearheads78

An 8" will work with the right offset but a 235-60 fits a 7" wheel a lot better IMO. You need to measure but 10" on a 275-60-15 in the back with somewhere around 5.25-5.5" is what you want

davidstereo

Thanks gearhead. I will just go with a 7" on the front if that tire will fit better. I am going to call summit tomorrow and see what they say. Thanks, dave

jeffsims

I am in need of new wheels for my '67 442. I am leaning toward the Cragar Magnum 510s. Original wheels are 14x6. I am definatley going to upgrade to 15s, but I am very nervous on width. This whole backspace and offset thing is holding me back a little. How or what do I need to know in order to do this right?

gearheads78

Does not look like they make different b/s when I look at what Jegs sells. Front 15 x 7 with 3 3/8 and rear 15 x 8 with 4.5 and you should be fine.

oldcutlass

The 15x8's depending on what tire you run may rub in the back if the car is @ stock height.

ah64pilot

I have a 15X8 with 4.5" backspacing and a 295/50 BFG Radial TA without rubbing on a '72. I don't know if the '67 is the same or not.

oldcutlass

I tried a bunch of different wheel and tire combos on mine and settled for this look. My rears are 8.5's with p275-60-15's and they would have definately rubbed.

The 15 x 7'ish will accept any 60 series tire and never rub.

yankees

72 cutlass with 15x8 4.75 BS on 295/65/15s and zero problems in the city or hwy.

jeffsims

Thanks for the tips guys. Sorry to David for hijacking your thread.