rspreen1

Has anyone tried the Year One 17x8 (CMW178BLKS) or 17x9 (CMW179BLKS) Magnum wheels on a '66 442/Cutlass? I suspect the 8" is needed for the front and 9" for the back. Thanks for any input or alternate magnum wheel suggestions.

Ray

gearheads78

What is the back space offered and how much if any will the car be lowered?

rspreen1

5.125 for the 9 in and 4.5 for the 8 in. Car will not be lowered and it has 4 wheel discs.

gearheads78

Should work pretty good then with the right tire.

ramrod31

I saw your thread and I am thinking about doint the 8" all around on my 69 did you do it yet, I noticed they are now selling the wheels as each instead of a set they were $800 a set now $229 per wheel . If you put a set on I would like to hear how they worked out and what size tires you went with.
Thanks

rspreen1

I bought the wheels - 8" front and 9" rear - Year One split a set of 4 for no extra charge vs. 4 of the same size. I did a test fit of the rear wheel, but it is hard to judge tire size yet without any weight in the car (still a shell on a rolling frame). I want the tire large enough to nearly fill the wheel opening - it may require some reduction to the spring height. I'm open to suggestions for size.

Ray

ramrod31

Thanks for the pics Ray I am going with the 8" rims all around They look awesome on your car ,good luck

71 OLDS

Great prices on those wheels. Do they allow enough room for big rotors? 13" for example?

ramrod31

So the wheels are awesome what did you do to mount the center caps
Thanks

Mr Nick

Great choice!!