255/45/17 on 17x8 what BS?

[tunerdude]

Hey all, I am new here and need some advice on my wheel/tire combo for my 67 camaro, monoleaf. Dropped 2 inches in front and stock rear. I want to run 235/45/17 in front but I am afraid of them rubbing so I will prolly go with 225/45/17s. I will prolly get a 7 inch rim unless I know for sure 8s will fit under the front. What backspacing should I run with these on the front?

Also I want to run atleast 255/45/17s on back with a 8 inch rim, what backspacing will I need there to be safe. I see on the stickies in this forum people are running 17x8's with a 4.5 inch BS in the rear. I am getting these rims this weekend as it is my 21st birthday so any input would be great.

As my car is stock height in the rear, can I go with a taller tire because I like the look of the tire filling in the wheel well as much as possible?

-Brandon