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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Year One - 17" Magnum Wheels for a '66

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.

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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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What is the back space offered and how much if any will the car be lowered?
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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5.125 for the 9 in and 4.5 for the 8 in. Car will not be lowered and it has 4 wheel discs.
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Should work pretty good then with the right tire.
Old Aug 29, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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17"

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.
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Year One 17" Magnum Wheels

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
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks for the pics Ray I am going with the 8" rims all around They look awesome on your car ,good luck
Old Sep 2, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Great prices on those wheels. Do they allow enough room for big rotors? 13" for example?
Old Sep 3, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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17"

So the wheels are awesome what did you do to mount the center caps
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Great choice!!
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