Questions about wheels

**blk_jaws** · 12-13-2005, 05:48 PM

1. Would 16x8 tires fit 17x8 wheels?

2. I would like to buy a set of TTII's or Cragar SS. What would the bolt pattern be and is there anything else I need to know about it?

Thanks

**Bowtie Guy** · 12-14-2005, 06:55 AM

In a word,no. You cant put a 16 inch tire on a 17 inch wheel.

**crawlingt** · 12-15-2005, 05:16 PM

yep your going to have to spring for some new tires

**blk_jaws** · 12-15-2005, 05:30 PM

What size tires will fit 17x8?

**00BlueTA** · 12-15-2005, 05:47 PM

well if you want the same rolling diam. of the tire you can use 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear. when you order the wheels they should come in one offest and one bolt pattern when you tell them the vehicle.

-00BlueTA

**murphy80** · 12-17-2005, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by 00BlueTA

well if you want the same rolling diam. of the tire you can use 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear. when you order the wheels they should come in one offest and one bolt pattern when you tell them the vehicle.

-00BlueTA

Why would you want to run 245/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 in rear? Why not just run 275/40/17 on all corners like the SS or Firehawks!!

**murphy80** · 12-17-2005, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by goose_von

1. Would 16x8 tires fit 17x8 wheels?

2. I would like to buy a set of TTII's or Cragar SS. What would the bolt pattern be and is there anything else I need to know about it?

Thanks

1. Would 16x8 tires fit 17x8 wheels?

No, a 17x8 wheel needs a 17" tire

2. I would like to buy a set of TTII's or Cragar SS. What would the bolt pattern be and is there anything else I need to know about it?

-Well, first off the wheels would be 17x9 or 17x9.5
-The bolt pattern will be 4.75" x 5 and I think the offset would be like 54mm or 56mm(dont hold me to that, can't remember off the top of my head)
-When you order them you can just tell them the car they are going on and they should tell you the correct wheels to order.
-I would suggest to get 275/40/17 tires for all corners like the SS & Firehawk come with from the factory, it makes it easier to rotate the tires that way.

**blk_jaws** · 12-17-2005, 03:36 PM

Thanks a lot, I dont know what I was thinking with question #1.

**00BlueTA** · 12-17-2005, 03:37 PM

I wouldnt suggest 275 all around. Yes you cant rotate but you will notice not only easier to turn the wheel but better turn radius and price of tires.

-00BlueTA