Rim and tire size question

[1985cutlasssupreme]

Can I fit a 17x8 with a 245/45/17 in the front of a cutlass with a 4.5 back spacing?

 

[khan0165]

you *might* need a small 1/4" or 3/8" spacer to clear the inner fenders at full steering lock.

but short answer, yes.

the 245/45 tires are low profile enough to clear the backspacing.

 

[1985cutlasssupreme]

thank you , can anyone post pics of that set up

 

[1985cutlasssupreme]

what about for 17" rims in the back what would be the widest tire i could get?

 

[1985cutlasssupreme]

will a 17x9 with 5" backspacing fit on the back of cutlass ?

 

[crotchss]

I run a set of 17" Centerline Daggers on my SS. The rears are 9.5" wide wearing 285/40 Kumhos, the fronts are 8" wide wearing 245/45 Kumhos. Both rims have a 4.5" back space with no clearance issues, the rears come within 3/8" of the frame in the wheel well, but they clear.

 

[1985cutlasssupreme]

so you think 17x9 with 5" backspacing will work with a 275/40/17? on the back of a cutlass

 

[Paladin]

so you think 17x9 with 5" backspacing will work with a 275/40/17? on the back of a cutlass

I'm interested in a response to this as well. From what I've read I believe a 1/2" spacer may be necessary. Not meaning to hijack, (apologies!), but I'm interested to know if anyone is running the Year One factory repro 17x9" aluminum wheels on their g-body. I'd like to get a set but if the result will be constant rubbing then I'll have to pass. So, to 85cutlasssupreme's question, anyone running 17x9" wheels with 5" back spacing.

 

[CWPottenger]

It should fit, depends on rim design and tire mfg. The final profile of the wheel/tire combo varies even with rims and tires of the same size. Easiest way to figure it out is make yourself a tire mock up jig with plywood and small gauge wire like a coat hanger. mount it to your hub and cycle the axle through it's suspension travel with a jack.

 

[FE3X CLONE]

so you think 17x9 with 5" backspacing will work with a 275/40/17? on the back of a cutlass

You can always measure...then you'd know for sure.