1986 Elcamino Wheel and, Tire Combo, need feedback

[Rwolf15241]

1986 Elcamino Wheel and , Tire Combo (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?toolid=10029&campid=CAMPAIGNID&customid=CUSTOMID&catId=267&type=2&ext=261218001381&item=261218001381), need feedback

Current Front Wheel & Tires 16x8 GTA Wheels 245/50/16

Current Rear Wheel & Tires 16x8 GTA Wheels 255/50/16

Planned Front Wheel & Tires 18x8 TSW Wheels 245/40/18, BMW Bolt Pattern- ATX Spindles Dual Bolt Pattern

Planned Rear Wheel & Tires (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_nkw=tires&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_rdc=1) 18x9.5 TSW Wheels 285/35/18, BMW Dual Bolt Pattern, QP Ford 9 inch 60 inch +/- to match wheels

Does anyone see issues with this, any suggestions. I didn't want to spend Big $$$ on custom wheels????
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[Rwolf15241]

bump bump

[Paul Huryk]

265 is wide for an 8" wheel - 245 is a better choice. Also a 275 fits best on a 9.5" wide wheel.

Good looking wheels - love some of the TSW designs

[Rwolf15241]

I wanted to stuff as much tire under the Elco as possible

[Paul Huryk]

I wanted to stuff as much tire under the Elco as possible

In that case, try to get as wide of a wheel as possible too - if you can get a 9" wheel to fit on the front with a 265 width tire, go for it... Rear too - 295 needs a 10" or 10.5" wheel.

I'm not aware of the optimal wheel specs for your car - talking in general here...

[Rwolf15241]

I have 5 5/8 from the brake drum face to the frame, and 6 inch from drum face to wheel lip. I was running GTA Rims Front 4/1/2 BS with 3/16 spacer 255/50/16, actual 10 3/8 wide. 10 inch rims need to cut the frame for sure !!

[Rwolf15241]

made a few change on tire size, still need to finalize wheels