5660 Springs 9/25/2021

[mikester]

I went back through the thread & still did not see any mention of new/different wheel sizes.

This is the look I want. Something different than the rally wheels.

 

[mikester]

Mikester- Dude I'm checking out, you're on your own. People have given you options, measurements, pictures , graphs, real world experience and you're still unsure. Sometimes you just have to rip that band aid off and deal with the blood or scar. Best of luck to you.

I appreciate the info. Thanks for taking the time trying to help.

 

[scoti]

This is the look I want. Something different than the rally wheels.
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17's ?
18's ?
Staggered size or same size all around?

It's difficult to help nail down sizes to fill a wheel well when the ride height has yet to be finalized.

 

[carnutjw]

I lied - one more thing to try, might help some other guys too- can evaluate different tire/wheel sizes and offsets, and compare to what you have(at the same ride height).

Wheel Offset Calculator

Use our wheel offset calculator to visualize the new tire position when changing wheel and tire sizes. Convert wheel offset and backspacing to calculate the correct setup for your vehicle.

tiresize.com

 

[mikester]

17's ?
18's ?
Staggered size or same size all around?

It's difficult to help nail down sizes to fill a wheel well when the ride height has yet to be finalized.

I was looking at 17". Prefer staggered tires but the same 17" wheels front and back. Different widths is fine if needed. I ordered the 5660 springs this morning.

 

[Kamloops cutlass]

I was looking at 17". Prefer staggered tires but the same 17" wheels front and back. Different widths is fine if needed. I ordered the 5660 springs this morning.

I don’t know if this helps you but my cutlass has 17x8 front and rear with 4 3/4 bs front and 4” bs rear with BFG 245 45 17 front and 255 45 17 lots of room all around , rubs only at full lock passenger side in reverse … probably does it in forward but I don’t hear it
My car is not lowered yet but I have plans to do it this winter

 

[mikester]

I don’t know if this helps you but my cutlass has 17x8 front and rear with 4 3/4 bs front and 4” bs rear with BFG 245 45 17 front and 255 45 17 lots of room all around , rubs only at full lock passenger side in reverse … probably does it in forward but I don’t hear it
My car is not lowered yet but I have plans to do it this winter
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I love the look ! Thats what I want for the wagon. I have 275 60 15s with 8" Weld wheels on the back and 215 65 15s with 6" wheels on my 81 Malibu and the fits perfect. I still need to drop the front down a little but the tires look right on that car. I wanted the wagon to have a different style.
Do you think the same size tire on a 7" wheel in the front would still rub the inner ?

 

[mikester]

I lied - one more thing to try, might help some other guys too- can evaluate different tire/wheel sizes and offsets, and compare to what you have(at the same ride height).

Wheel Offset Calculator

Use our wheel offset calculator to visualize the new tire position when changing wheel and tire sizes. Convert wheel offset and backspacing to calculate the correct setup for your vehicle.

tiresize.com

You seem to have this down to the last detail. Wanna come to me house and set me up ? LOL

 

[Kamloops cutlass]

I love the look ! Thats what I want for the wagon. I have 275 60 15s with 8" Weld wheels on the back and 215 65 15s with 6" wheels on my 81 Malibu and the fits perfect. I still need to drop the front down a little but the tires look right on that car. I wanted the wagon to have a different style.
Do you think the same size tire on a 7" wheel in the front would still rub the inner ?


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If it had a little less back space I think you’d be fine .

 

[scoti]

FYI.... A 245/45-17 = ~25.7" tall.