Hi I'm looking to get new wheels on my 81 cutlass. It's stock ride height right now. I already have the wheel in mind I need to no what tire size to order. I want to get the torque thrust m wheels. Black with the lip. They come in 17×8 with 4.5 backspacing. I no 245/45r 17 fit on all four corners. But I really want to run 275/40r17 out back. Would I be able to run 275 on the 18x8 with 4.5 backspacing?
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You would probably need a 9 to 9.5" wheel to fit the 275. Most tire company sites list the recommended wheel width for a particular sized wheel. Go to bfgoodrich, tirerack, etc. or even do a google search for 275 wide tires and wheels. There are plenty of guys on here probably running that size tire....xitabl442 is one of them and maybe he can chime in.
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Thanks for the reply I did see a couple serches turn up with some people who run 275 tire. But Im not sure on backspacing. I want those style torque thrust. They do offer a 17x9. But with like a 6 3/4 offset. I'm not sure if this would work
Like qdub said, 4.5" is about the max...thats what i just bought for the rear of my cutlass and plan on running a 255 wide on it. You would need a frame notch with that much backspacing and possibly a bigger tub.
Okay so 275/40 would be out the question then with the 17x8. I can go 255 out back, I was just hoping with these wheels I could get at least 275 out back with the ls swap I did
You could maybe squeeze a 275 on them, but it would bulge and possibly rub. Just keep in mind the cutlass has a more squared off wheel opening limiting us cutlass guys without either rolling the fenderwell lip, or doing a notch.
I have 275/40/17s out back on a 17x9. I had to roll the wheel lip and run a 1" spacer, but it fits and doesn't rub. The wheels are forms Coys, not sure of bs. I think they only offer one offset so their website might list it. I can measure when I get home.
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