1966 skylark 17” rims advise needed

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by Steve Triplett, Feb 21, 2021.

  1. Steve Triplett

    Steve Triplett Well-Known Member

    Looking to run 17 x 8 rims on the back of my 66 skylark, would the 17 x 8 fit in the front? I want to buy the right height tires to keep the stock circumference, so the speedo stays accurate.
    What would I run for backspace so I won’t have to roll the lip of the rear quarters. Looking to put a wide as possible tire in the back with clearance to the rear quarter.

    Thanks for any Advice
    Steve
     
  2. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

  3. Steve Triplett

    Steve Triplett Well-Known Member

    Thanks bought one!
     
  4. Bygblok

    Bygblok Well-Known Member

    I know you don’t want to roll the rear lips but with a light massage I was able to get an 18x9 using a 5.25bs and a 275/40-18 under my 66. Squared it up nice using an 18x8 up front with a 255 tire. Going to drop the front back one size though for some extra room.
     

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  5. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Steve, I have 17 x 8 on the rear of my 65, no issues and I have a tire with more sidewall.
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  6. Steve Triplett

    Steve Triplett Well-Known Member

    Wow Nice Ride Buddy!
    That is what I was thinking 17x8 in the rear.
    What are you running in the front?

    Steve
     
  7. Steve Triplett

    Steve Triplett Well-Known Member

    Jim,

    also what size tires are you running front and back.
    What size rim is in the front?
     
  8. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    What is the backspacing on the rear wheels Jim?
     
  9. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Front 215-55-17; rear 235-60-17 Coopers.

    Wheels have 4.25" BS front, 4.5" BS rear. Wheels are 17 x 7 front; 17 x 8 rear. More backspacing might be better. The 235/60-17’s have some meat on them.
     
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