Another wheels and tires thread

[73' mach 1]

I'm getting close to needing to order my wheels and tires. I'm becoming a fan of the 17's up front and 18's out back. My findings tell me the best way to pull this off is to have the tires 1 inch different in size and to have the sidewalls as close to the same as possible.

So I'm looking at Nitto 555R 285/40-18 (18x10) and Nitto NT555 G2 255/45-17 (17x9). These numbers have a 1" difference in height and exact same sidewall height. The questions are...will I have issues with a 9" wheel on the front? The tire is 10" wide. The front suspension is stock with the exception of a 1" drop and a slightly thicker sway bar. The next question would be proper backspacing. I have no idea for the front? I like a deep dish look on the rear so at least a 5.5' but what would be a safe bet without modifying the body? Thanks

 

[droptop73]

Yes, there is likely not enough room to clear the upper ball joint in a 17x9 wheel. An 18" wheel will clear the upper ball joint with the correct backspacing. I am using an 18x9 wheel on the front and an 18x10 on the rear designed for a 94-04 Mustang I'm not sure of the backspacing numbers. I needed to use a 1/2" spacer on the front to clear the ball joint with the spacers I needed to install longer studs. BTW, you'll like the Nittos I have 245/40 on the front and 295/40 on the rear.

If you have questions let me know.

 

[Tnfastbk]

I'm getting close to needing to order my wheels and tires. I'm becoming a fan of the 17's up front and 18's out back. My findings tell me the best way to pull this off is to have the tires 1 inch different in size and to have the sidewalls as close to the same as possible.

So I'm looking at Nitto 555R 285/40-18 (18x10) and Nitto NT555 G2 255/45-17 (17x9). These numbers have a 1" difference in height and exact same sidewall height. The questions are...will I have issues with a 9" wheel on the front? The tire is 10" wide. The front suspension is stock with the exception of a 1" drop and a slightly thicker sway bar. The next question would be proper backspacing. I have no idea for the front? I like a deep dish look on the rear so at least a 5.5' but what would be a safe bet without modifying the body? Thanks

I run the following with the Nitto tires with no issues.

Front

17x8 with a 4.5 back spacing

245-45zr17

Rear

18x9.5 with a 5.5 back spacing

275-40zr18

 

[GeoBW]

Can I just ask is 18" the limit or can we go larger?

 

[jscott]

How big do you want to go?

 

[midlife]

OMG. I just lost my dinner. Thanks.

 

[jpaz]

I just actually threw up!

 

[jscott]

Ok, maybe they were too big, try these

 

[midlife]

Somebody needs to report Jscott to the administrators for posting indecent materials.

 

[Don C]

Somebody needs to report Jscott to the administrators for posting indecent materials.

rofl :goodone:

 

[tony-muscle]

Ok, maybe they were too big, try these

I assume you get paid to get those wheels!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

 

[jscott]

Ok, maybe they were too big, try these

I assume you get paid to get those wheels!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Nope, not mine, a tad to big lol.

 

[Mister 4x4]

Somebody needs to report Jscott to the administrators for posting indecent materials.

Noted. ::thumb:: 

rofl

 

[Austin Vert]

Reminds me of ..........................................

View attachment Muzzi with the Big Wheels.jpg