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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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