<VV> 17 inch wheels on a late

[Mark Noakes]

What wheels are these?  Any pictures?

Mark Noakes

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: JVHRoberts at aol.com
> To: jncmiller at mchsi.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> 17 inch wheels on a late
> Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 05:58:33 EDT
> 
> 
> 
> Ayep...
> 
> Go to tirerack.com
> 
> My suggestions would be
> F: 215/45-17 or 205/50-17. These are between 24.6 and 24.9 inches tall.
> R: 245/40-17. This is about the same diameter, and would be a good
> complement to the fronts.
> And, all these sizes are available in lots of makes.
> 
> IMHO...
> 
> In a message dated 5/31/2006 7:13:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jncmiller at mchsi.com writes:
> 
> Ok I  pushed the buy button on a set of 17" wheels for a late model. The
> fronts are  17x 7 with 4 inch backspace....the rears are 17x8 with 4.75 inch
> backspace.  Anyone got tire size specs they can recommend....I want to keep the
> speedo  right on the front....good width tire with no rub. On the rear I want to
> stuff  a larger diameter and width than the front. Anyone got any ideas ?
> 
> John  Miller
> Iowa
> 
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