@GoodysGotaCuda- I think thats the combo I'm leaning towards for the front of my car. I found 17x8 wheels with 4.5" BS that I like and the tire your running looks perfect. You gave the rear clearances and maybe I missed the front, but do you have any rubbing issues or did you have to massage any sheet metal?

@70BigBlockSE- I was considering 7" wheels for the front, but the lower profile wider tires won't fit on them. One tire/wheel dealer wouldn't even put a 245/45-17 on a 7" wheel.

So now I think I'm dialed in on;

17x8 4.5" BS with 255/45-17's on the front.
17x8 4.5" BS with 255/50-17's on the rear.

I think this will give me the low level look I'm looking for. I love the vintage Trans Am series road race cars and that's the look I'm after.