40 series vs. 45

[cjperry81]

I have a 65 Mustang that is on 2 inch drop spindles in the front and 2 inch blocks in the back. I just ordered 17's for the front and 18's for the rear. I wanted 40 series but the guy at the wheel shop says i should go with 45's. Does anyone have pictures of the different sizes on those size wheels so I can see the difference. Plus what is people's opinion? Thanks

[nacnac]

How wide are you talking? I think the 45's will be too tall, especially on an 18 in a 65 mustang. Go with the 40's?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by nacnac

How wide are you talking? I think the 45's will be too tall, especially on an 18 in a 65 mustang. Go with the 40's?

I agree, a 45 sidewall is pretty tall. I think the 40's would look nice.

[intocarss]

I agree 45's are to tall

[cjperry81]

They are 17x7 up front and 18x9 in the rear. I thought that 45 was gonna be too tall. Especially since my goal was to tuck them since im running 2 inch drop spindles and 2 inch lowering blocks. Wheels and tires are foreign to me but I knew that guy was wrong about 45s. Thanks a lot guys. I appreciate the help

[skatinjay27]

the side wall is a percent number and the actual height is determined by the width of a tire.