Hey guys. New here. Just picked up this 64 a few weeks ago.I searched a bunch of sights(this one mostly) for info on wheel fitment. Here are the specs of what I did last night.
Rear wheels. American Racing 17x9.5 with 6.375 backspacing
Rear tires. 285/40/17 Nitto 555
Front wheels. 17x8 with 4.0 backspacing.
Front tires. 255/45/17.
I removed the bump stops on the rear. I could have easily gone 10" wide wheel with a 315 tire. I'm pretty sure my skirts will still fit with the 285. My measurements indicated that I could push 7" of backspacing but it would be close.
The front wheels could have been wider as well. Overall I am still very happy. No rubbing anywhere. I may lower the front a little.
sorry for the grainy pics.
Fred
1964 Wheel Fitment (my car)
Moderator: redstangbob
Re: 1964 Wheel Fitment (my car)
Cool Fred!
What do you plan on doing with the old hub caps?
Scott
What do you plan on doing with the old hub caps?
Scott
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.