Posted By: roadrunninMark
18 x 9 wheels w/ 5.25 b.s., NE1 have pics + some ?s - 05/24/23 12:56 AM
Hey guys, I see a set of wheels that are 18 x 9s with 5.25" back space. These would go on my 71 ebody. I am not a fan of the real low profile tire but I am wondering as the price is very good for a set.
First of all, does anyone have some pics of their ebodies with 18" rims? What tires sizes are you running on them?
Second, the back spacing is 5.25"... would these fit a stock wheel openings, front and back, without rubbing? If I am right with my back spacing info, a 1/4" (or a little more) wheel spacer could be used to bring rim away from inner body. But what about turning for the fronts?
If the price wasn't so good, I would stick with the smaller rims though I do know the shorter profile tires will really help handling vs. the fat sidewall 15"ers. I just don't want the car to look weird with too tall of rim. Pic of rim:
First of all, does anyone have some pics of their ebodies with 18" rims? What tires sizes are you running on them?
Second, the back spacing is 5.25"... would these fit a stock wheel openings, front and back, without rubbing? If I am right with my back spacing info, a 1/4" (or a little more) wheel spacer could be used to bring rim away from inner body. But what about turning for the fronts?
If the price wasn't so good, I would stick with the smaller rims though I do know the shorter profile tires will really help handling vs. the fat sidewall 15"ers. I just don't want the car to look weird with too tall of rim. Pic of rim: