rim and tire combo for front
 

I have a mustang II suspension on my 1950 and am looking for tire/rim sizes. I want to fill the wheel well as much as possible. I am going with 17X10 inch rims on the rear with 285/40 tires. I want 17's on the front also. let me know what you have and pics would be good also. thanks

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nobody using the mustang II suspension ??? I was thinking maybe 17x8 on the front

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I would say that a 17x8 in the front with around a 4"-4.5" back spacing would work with around a 245-45 tire. that way your overall tire hieght is close to the same. Maybe try a 235-45 but they get a little harder to find.Do you have a certain brand tire you want to use? Give me a few names and I will get you some answers on tires. Ill look into the front wheels size also.

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the tire brand is not important to me, I am going with Boyd Smoothie II rims, they are custom order and the minimum backspace is 4.5"

pic of rims
http://www.buyboydwheels.com/smoothieII.php

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depends how low you want to go.

Im laid on the running board with 20x8 and 255/35/20. I have like ~5.5 of backspacing so I can turn alot when reallly low.

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mine is not going that low it is lowered 5" in the rear and using stock M II spindles up front. it will sit at this level
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../crusin027.jpg

theese are 17x8's from my vette. the bolt pattern is different so the fronts are up against the wheel studs. it would go in another inch or so.

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If you want to fill your wheel wells at that ride height I would suggest in going with a 20 up front and a 22 in the rear. That will set that truck off!