KrisHorton
08-23-2004, 01:35 AM
Getting the wheel spacing right on my custom wheels is going to be tough. Of course, I could play it safe, but I why? I would like to get the full Pro-Touring effect. I am looking to go with 255's on the front of my Chevelle. That would be on a 17" wheel. The car is lowered about 2.5-3 inches in the front, so my main concern is having the tire/wheel rubbing everytime I roll over a cigarette butt.
I know there are ways to get it measured just right and I will extensively measure if I have to, but my dilemma is that the car is not assembled right now, and what's worse is that I would like to have the wheels ready and on the car when I go to mount the body on the frame.
The plan right now is for Billet Specialties to cut the wheels once I provide the numbers, so how might I be able to provide offset/backspacing numbers without having the car handy? Are there any sure-fire combos out there on 70-72 Chevelles that I might be able to go with.
My ideal setup would be 255s on 17x8 or 10 and 305 or 315s on the rear with an 18x10 or 11. Is this possible with a 3" drop on the car?
Sorry if this post is confusing, I'm new to the whole custom wheel thing...
I appreciate any help!
Kris
I know there are ways to get it measured just right and I will extensively measure if I have to, but my dilemma is that the car is not assembled right now, and what's worse is that I would like to have the wheels ready and on the car when I go to mount the body on the frame.
The plan right now is for Billet Specialties to cut the wheels once I provide the numbers, so how might I be able to provide offset/backspacing numbers without having the car handy? Are there any sure-fire combos out there on 70-72 Chevelles that I might be able to go with.
My ideal setup would be 255s on 17x8 or 10 and 305 or 315s on the rear with an 18x10 or 11. Is this possible with a 3" drop on the car?
Sorry if this post is confusing, I'm new to the whole custom wheel thing...
I appreciate any help!
Kris