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Wheel & tire selection help
Probably getting ahead of myself since I just ordered my kit, but what else is there to do but look for wheels? Bad part about looking is you might find something you like. So I found a smoking hot closeout deal that I may not want to pass up if it works.
I realize there is a ton of data in the forum on wheel and tire fitment, and I tried to review it, but a lot of it is still Greek to me.
33 Hot Rod with IRS, Wilwood brakes and no fenders. I prefer a bit more sidewall than most, so I was looking at 18” wheels. This will basically be a street machine, but an autocross event is not out of the question.
I ran across a close out special for some new wheels - 18x12/45mm offset rear and 18x8.5/50 mm offset front. The only issue is the bolt pattern is 5x130. It seems like a lot of folks are using spacers anyways, so I guess I could go with a one inch adapter.
Looks like tires would be 295/35 rear and 235/40 front ?? That was what I could determine based simply on availability.
Multiple questions:
Will those wheels be a fitment issue?
Should I just stick with something more in the 10” rear - admittedly, going to 12” is more for the look.
Is it bad to be using the adapter or am I likely to need spacers anyway?
Assuming the wheel size is ok, how about the tire size?
Thanks in advance for any input.
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