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Originally Posted by Mrfixit
Hey guys. Thanks for the reply. I bought 18x7 wheels with 4.5" BS. I'm using stock spindles with drum hubs and 13" C5 hat rotors. The tires are 225/45. I am concerned that I'll either have to run really stiff springs (uncomfortable) to prevent rubbing or compromise the stance. I've done the Gouldstrad conversion. I can't give any alignment numbers because the car is in the final stages of paint prep and not on the street.
My other option that I'm looking at is to have the tires dismounted and taking the rims to a machinist and have 3/8" cut off of the mounting pad. Very risky and expensive. Since I have an extra set of control arms, shortening them would cost me virtually nothing except a few hours of labor but I don't want to waste my time if it could create sever issues with the handling.
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you should have no issues,DO NOT CUT TEH BACK OF THE WHEEL, there is not enough material under the lug nut taper.
like Dhutton said once you get it all together and get a propper alignment done then you can evaluate your clearance, normally an 8 with 5" back space will fit fine