rim and tire combo for front

[50adrod]

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

[50adrod]

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

[71'tahoe]

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.

[50adrod]

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

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.

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

[cajundragger]

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.

[50adrod]

Originally Posted by cajundragger

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.

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


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.

[1sik52]

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!