non mini tub backspacing?

[arrowem]

I can let you know Monday or Tuesday about the backspacing because I also have a 68 Firebird with stock rear and want to put 275's on the back. I ordered some wheels with 17x9.5 with 5.75 BS and they are supposed to arrive Monday. I also got 17x8 with 4.0 for the front and want to run 245's . I want to mount them both before I order the tire to make sure what will fit. Jason

[ProdigyCustoms]

Originally Posted by arrowem

I can let you know Monday or Tuesday about the backspacing because I also have a 68 Firebird with stock rear and want to put 275's on the back. I ordered some wheels with 17x9.5 with 5.75 BS and they are supposed to arrive Monday. I also got 17x8 with 4.0 for the front and want to run 245's . I want to mount them both before I order the tire to make sure what will fit. Jason

Jason, your in trouble on the fronts for sure, and maybe on the rear also. On a 8" front you need a 4.75 backspace

[arrowem]

ProdigyCustoms, I wish I would have known that before I ordered, I even had a wheelrite to show me the fit.....sigh....you were right.
Well my choices are (for the front) 8 with 4.5 BS or 7 with 3.5 BS , the backs are perfect.
Jason

if at first you don't succeed spend more money

[ProdigyCustoms]

Next time your doing something like this give me a call.