Hi everyone! Yet another wheel post!

I want to replace my TT II's on my 67 with TT D Chromes. The problem I'm having is getting comfortable with the look and fit of the rear wheels because the rims will have to be wider than what I have now. I've searched the forums and asked a few buddies for input but I'm still unsure.

My current rear set-up has PLENTY of clearance: P255/60R15 (BFG T/A's) on 8" TT-II's with 4-1/2" of backspace. American Racing, however offers 7" or 8.5" not 8" with the TTD Chromes. The 7" is too small for the 255's. The 8.5" rims are madewith 3-3/4" of backspace. So what I want to know is if anyone has any thoughts (or better yet, if anyone is running the 8.5"'s) with respect to rear fit? I want to keep the period look and I think the chrome finish on the D'sis really sharp. I'm planning on doing both new tires & rims so I want to make sure this is going to work!!! I'll be keeping the same tire size, just adding a half-inch to the rim and going to 3-3/4" of backspacing.

By the way, I enjoy reading this forum and have learned tons from it. Thanks in advance for any advice on my dilemma!

 

you will have problems with the wider rim AND the less amount of backspacing. it also won't look right

 

Thanks for the input. I found some 8.5" TQ wheels that I like with 4-1/2" backspacing sothey're only sticking out an additional half inch. That's what I'm leaning toward now for the rears, with7-inchers up front.