Ya, I know, going to an 18'' would solve all my problems, but, I have spent hours massaging my wheel wells on my 69 camaro. I have 13''-13 1/2'' clearance now and a 295/35/17 on a 10 1/2 or 11'' wheel would look killer. Don't want to minitub, so I want the widest tire I can fit and a 295 on a 17'' dia. and 11'' wide wheel would darn near look like a 315 on a 18'' 11 wide (I think). And yes, I now have to have my body man fix the cracked paint on wheel well lips.