View Full Version : Getting a headache on wheels for a 67


scott67ss396
Oct 6th, 04, 06:55 AM
Well guys, I have been looking for tires and wheels for 2 weeks. I have called many wheel manufactures and they all say the same thing 4-6 weeks on the wheels
17x8 with BS 4.75
17x9 with BS 5.5
Of course that is a custom offset and they want like 45 to 75$ more per wheel
I think now I will go with 17x8 on all for caners would a 4.75 or .5 work? This is going on a 67. It has front disk that are factory and will put the LS1 In the back.
So what I am asking is will 17x8 work on the brakes and is this BS good.(C5 or LS1)
Still looking for the best price any help would be great and I have been looking at all the threads here great stuff….

MickyT
Oct 7th, 04, 08:38 PM
Try Value Tire Center 1 - 800-974-8585. Bought AR Hopsters at an unbeatable price from them. I bought 17 x8 with 4.75 BS front and 17x9.5" with 5.5 BS for rear. Tight fit.

Brian Lewis
Oct 7th, 04, 09:21 PM
4.75" backspacing will work all around for 8" rims
Ebay has these things new for $819 + $25 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7925829297&category=43957
or
$809 + $40 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7922433611&category=43957

As for the tires, best price $352 shipped:
Kumho ECSTA 711 (High Performance Summer) 320AA ($352 shipped)
235/45HR17 - $76 at Tirerack
255/45HR17 - $80 at Tirerack

CarlC
Oct 8th, 04, 02:06 PM
Vintage Wheel Works. They usually can ship custom offsets in less than 2-3 days.

scott67ss396
Oct 9th, 04, 05:57 PM
thanks for the info, ebay seems to be a great place to find the wheels you need, just waiting for the wife to give me the money... ;)