[luckesc4vett]

Hey guys maybe you can help me out im looking to put aftermarket rims on the 68 Stang I thinking about going with 16x8 but what size back spacing do i need and tire size.

Thanks to all

 

[ga289stocker]

Here is link to dodgestang's tire chart, has several listings for 16x8 rims w/ tire sizes.
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fitment%20Guide%2067-8.pdf

 

[luckesc4vett]

thanks for the web page it helps to know what works
i have one more thing to ask now should i go with a 16x7 in front and a 16x8 in the rear.I dont want the tire sticking out past the finders because im trying to make this car look like its all rim not tire.

 

[ga289stocker]

I don't think you would have any issues w/ a 16x8 wheel on the front , I run a 17x8 w/ a 225/45 front tire. The 16x8 should give you a little more contact patch, I personally think it would look great. I'm sure there is some 67/68 owners here w/ those size on theirs.

 

[luckesc4vett]

ok well i dont mean to be a pain but now that im going with the 16x8 wheels now on to tires .Now like i was saying i want that low look i want the tire up in the wheel wells should i go with a low profile tire to get that look or does someone know the size of hand

also what back spacing is everyone with 16 going with



Thanks to all

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[abecerra]

16x8 up front is too big. The ofset is different and the 17" actually fit better

 

[luckesc4vett]

So your saying go with the 17x8 4.50 back spacing all around
and what size tire should i run with.

 

[abecerra]

I would go with 4 3/4" to 5" backspacing and run 235/45-17"s all around

 

[protouring1]

On 2006-06-06 00:22, abecerra wrote:
I would go with 4 3/4" to 5" backspacing and run 235/45-17"s all around

That size in the back of a 68 stang is WAY to small. That tire would look lost back there. You can put up to a 10 inch wide wheel back there in the 67/68 cars. I run a 17X9.5 on mine with a 275/40 never rubs and still have room for a bigger tire.

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