It's slightly more backspace to compensate for the 8" width. They should fit nicely.
CUTLASS New Olds Rally Replica Wheels from Year One.
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I have a hard time getting my head around the cross section to backspace ratio. There has to be a formula somewhere out there.....
If you do a 245 mm cross section tire like they claim they did (almost 10" approx.), an 8" rim is a bit over 200 mm. So 20-22 mm should be hanging out on either side, or approximately 13/16" or so. Nudge it to an inch to round off conservatively. Thus adding that to the backspacing you're looking at a total clearance from flange face to frame of about 5.5". Flange face to total front clearance would be 4.5" G-body wheel wells are fairly generous, but it also depends on your ride height and other factors. I would imagine 245s would fit fine. But I'm simply speculating. I've never had anything greater than 235/15's on a G with stock SSIII and they cleared just fine.
But, for a daily like mine, 245/40 or 45 would be plenty. I need some wheel bling in my life, but $1200 just ain't happening anytime soon.
Not 2 piece, they are 1 piece cast aluminum 17x8 4.5" backspace. They came with 1/4" spaces but did not use thm. The chrome platting flows from the hoop right to the center section, there is no crevice for smooge to build up unlike the OEM 14/15 inch SS2, SS3 Chrome plated steels.
Ok, so I couldn't wait or have the time/patience to fiddle with the vinyl decals for now so I popped them on the care today (in this sweltering heat here).
Here are some pics as promised...I absolutely LOVE the look!!
Side by Side to the 15x7 SS3 Chrome repros from Wheel Vintiques (4 1/4" BS) that were 225/60R15 FRONT & 245/60R15 BACK)
The YearOne's are 17x8 with 4.5" BS, and they supply 1/4" spacers if you need them.
My only (minor) complaint was the center caps, they are plastic chrome, which isn't terrible but the round spring they put behind the 5 tabs that snap into the wheel center are a PITA, and kept popping out trying to get them in. With the wheel off the car to get to the back of the wheel center it's possible to nudge them a bit to seat them properly otherwise I can see them being even more of a PITA trying to get them on with wheel on car.
FWIW i really wanted to get the US Mags Saber U437 wheels (in same size) but they increased the prices close to $200 per wheel ($720 -> $910) over the Fall/Winter 2018/2019 and quite frankly I can buy three sets of these for the cost of one set of those. Granted the US Mags have a myriad of custom sizes, and 2/3 piece forged, etc.but cast aluminum is fine for me and my type of driving...YMMV.
Always use the old Torque Wrench!!
Straight side shot...
Angled Left/Right Side shots...
Angled with a little front wheel turn in...
Here are some pics as promised...I absolutely LOVE the look!!
Side by Side to the 15x7 SS3 Chrome repros from Wheel Vintiques (4 1/4" BS) that were 225/60R15 FRONT & 245/60R15 BACK)
The YearOne's are 17x8 with 4.5" BS, and they supply 1/4" spacers if you need them.
My only (minor) complaint was the center caps, they are plastic chrome, which isn't terrible but the round spring they put behind the 5 tabs that snap into the wheel center are a PITA, and kept popping out trying to get them in. With the wheel off the car to get to the back of the wheel center it's possible to nudge them a bit to seat them properly otherwise I can see them being even more of a PITA trying to get them on with wheel on car.
FWIW i really wanted to get the US Mags Saber U437 wheels (in same size) but they increased the prices close to $200 per wheel ($720 -> $910) over the Fall/Winter 2018/2019 and quite frankly I can buy three sets of these for the cost of one set of those. Granted the US Mags have a myriad of custom sizes, and 2/3 piece forged, etc.but cast aluminum is fine for me and my type of driving...YMMV.
Always use the old Torque Wrench!!
Straight side shot...
Angled Left/Right Side shots...
Angled with a little front wheel turn in...
Those look sooooo good on there man! If it weren't for me having the American Racing wheels, I would def get those and color match the inlays to my car.
Well done, post up pics once you get the black on them.
Well done, post up pics once you get the black on them.
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