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Steve Cole · 07-22-2014, 06:38 PM

I need some last minute advice on wheels. I have already decided I want 18" wheels, not 20's. because I have a '68 step side with the narrow rear, my rear wheel widths are limited. My two choices are 18x8" all the way around or 8" in the back and 7" in the front. Because I have front disc brakes, my front wheel track is wider than the back by about 3" (roughly) so I was thinking a 7" wheel up front would narrow my track a little so the front will be closer to the back. A 7" wheel has a backspace of 4.25" and the 8" rear is 4.5" so does that mean the front will be closer in by .75" per side? Or should I just stay with 8's all around? BTW, I was going to run a .25" spacer in the rear to give a little cushion.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

07-22-2014, 06:38 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Need opinions please I need some last minute advice on wheels. I have already decided I want 18" wheels, not 20's. because I have a '68 step side with the narrow rear, my rear wheel widths are limited. My two choices are 18x8" all the way around or 8" in the back and 7" in the front. Because I have front disc brakes, my front wheel track is wider than the back by about 3" (roughly) so I was thinking a 7" wheel up front would narrow my track a little so the front will be closer to the back. A 7" wheel has a backspace of 4.25" and the 8" rear is 4.5" so does that mean the front will be closer in by .75" per side? Or should I just stay with 8's all around? BTW, I was going to run a .25" spacer in the rear to give a little cushion. Thoughts? Suggestions?



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