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We recently measured for custom wheels on a project car at Classic Creations of Central Florida for the installation of a 17-inch wheel package. After checking our caliper clearance, backspacing, and wheel-house dimensions, we settled on our wheel and tire choice. The wheels are Wheel Vintiques Billet Bullet sized 17x9.5 in back and 17x8 in front. Our tire choice is a Nitto NT555 P275/40ZR17 sized for the rear axle and P245/45ZR17 for the front axle. With the tire mounted, the assembly tucks up into this '65 Mustang rear fenderwell quite nicely, though this axle has been narrowed and the rear leaf springs moved inboard for larger tires. In this tight rear tire installation, be sure to check the positioning of the parking-brake cables because they can rub completely through the tire inner sidewall in a mile or two, and you won't hear it happening-although you might smell burning rubber. View Related Article
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