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NewAgeMuscle

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1972 Mustang Convertible
So the old Magnum 500's and worn out bf goodrich radial t/a's are far past their lifespan and I'm looking for a new setup!

Looking for something bigger in the rear (275/60r15's now), thinking 315/35r17's (Was told someone fit them in stock?) Nitto NT555 g2's(living in Vancouver it rains a lot so really liking the rain ratings on this tire):

http://www.nittotire.com/passenger-t...formance-tire/

These will be the first rim/tire setup I buy, so looking at your guy's opinions on staggered sets, how big of a front tire I should get and what you think would look good on my car.(I want to keep the aggressive rake stance if possible) I am very new to rims and tires and do not know much so I apologize if I ask stupid questions.. I'm liking the look of the bolts around the perimeter of the rim (like in the pictures) and I want a deep dish rear wheel if possible. If anyone has any ideas, insight on which rims would fit these tires, or similar looking rims I'd really appreciate the help!

PICTURES:

Wheels:

http://imgur.com/a/wcQDf

My Car:

http://imgur.com/a/IXeWX

Any help would be great! Thanks,

Adam

 
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I ran 315-35-17's stock on a 17x10.5 wheel with 6.8 backspacing No rub and the tire fits inside the wheel well lip

YMMV
Sweet sweet did you like it? Any pictures? Also what exactly is backspace? Will the fact that I changed the leaf springs and added new shocks effect fitment? Again sorry for all the questions, I'm very new and most of the answers on Google are very in depth and complicated leaving me lost :shootself:

Thanks for your help!

 
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