Am considering going to 17" wheels since the 15" tire selection is total crap. If I do, I'll be going with Torq Thrust II's, 17x7 in front and 17x8 in the rear, both with 4" backspacing. I'm worried that the rear tires ( 255/45/17's ) on the 17x8's would be too close to the frame. Normally I wouldn't think this would be much of an issue as I see others with similar setups with even bigger tires with no issues, but I have multiple friends with G-Body Cutlasses, and both are running stock 15x7 ( 4" BS supposedly ) with 255 tires and they are VERY close to the frame. I'm not liking that. Thoughts?
Also, how many have swapped from a stock 14-15" wheel and went to a 17"? What were your results?
P.S. My car is lowered with Eibach lowering springs and the front is dropped a hair more too due to the adjustable uppers if any of that matters.
Also, how many have swapped from a stock 14-15" wheel and went to a 17"? What were your results?
P.S. My car is lowered with Eibach lowering springs and the front is dropped a hair more too due to the adjustable uppers if any of that matters.