Lucked into some new wheels

I went to look at some rims advertised on craigslist for $100 yesterday and the gentleman had another set with new tires sitting next to the 2012 set that I originally went to look at, I asked what he was doing with those and he said I could have that set for $100, including the new tires. They are 17 inch American Racing rims with Toyo tires installed about 3 months ago, said he didn't like the look on his 65 stang so was selling them too. Needless to say, I bought both sets. Below is a link that summit has for them. Now I have to figure out what size of spacer I need because installed, they slightly rub the upper control arm at the ball joint. I am thinking that even though a 1/2 inch spacer would give me clearance, about 1 1/2 spacer would move them out a little for a better look. Thoughts?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/are-88377515440

Tom

Nice score. I would mock them up with some shims to see what the 1/2 vs 1 vs 1 1/2 looks like and go from there

I suggest the minimum spacing you can.  It will improve drive ability and reduce suspension wear.

kcmash

Spacers and wheel adapters both put more load on the suspension and are not a great solutions for anything more than a cruiser. If you must use 1 or the other, buy a high quality spacer and use the smallest one you can get away with using.

Great scoop. Always good to hear some good luck happening to fellow members

Thanks all for your replies, I picked up a bunch of flat washers just now from home depot to do some mocking up this weekend. Once I get them all set up, I will measure the washers to see what size of spacer to add. I was kind of concerned with having to add spacers as I have never used them before but reading so many threads here, I think it will be just fine. It was a very nice score and while I was there, I noticed that he had a 65 Mustang as well that he is thinking about selling soon, hmmmmm the collection may grow some soon.

Tom