Will 17x8 wheels with 4.5" backspacing fit a 68 bird with the stock drums?

Looking to see what will fit on the car. Eventually I will upgrade to disc brakes...

Thanks.

What size tires are you planning to run?

Possibly these if they will fit... Guy on eBay says they will bolt right up.




Tire Sizes included in this listing:

(2) 235/45HR17 (Fronts)
Overall Diameter: 25.2"
Sidewall Height: 4.16"
Section Width: 9.3"
Load Index: 93H (1433 Lbs)
UTQG 340
Traction A
Temperature A
Speed Rate H (130 mph)

& (2) 255/45HR17 (Rears)
Overall Diameter: 26"
Sidewall Height: 4.51"
Section Width: 10.1"
Load Index: 98H (1653 Lbs)
UTQG 340
Traction A
Temperature A
Speed Rate H (130 mph)

They might be tight. I have 225's on the front and 255's on the back. Had to install new leaf springs w/2" arch added to get the clerance on the back. You could run air shocks and probably be ok. I think you'll rub with those 235's on the front. You might consider 215 or 225's on the front.

These are 255. I should have gone 245 but they do look cool.

That does look cool. What rims are those? Looks like the GT rims...

I just put 16" wheels on my 68 convert. These are the rallye 2 style wheels from Specialty Wheel. I don't like the look of larger wheels with low profile tires so I didn't want to go any larger, but wanted the 16s to clear larger brake discs.

I went with 8 (4.5 backspace) inch in back - with 255mm - 50 profile in back and 7 inch (4.25 backspace) in front with 215 mm 55 profile tires.

I have new springs in the rear so plenty of clearance for the bigger rear tires.

I can post pictures if anyone is interested.

Ray

That looks sweet!I went with 17's on mine, just wish I could remember the specs, the cars in storage, will check it out for you