Are these wheels gonna fit?

[metgo]

I just bought a set of replica wheels 17x9, 114.3 x 5 /w 24mm offset from discount tire and had a set of 275/40/17 hooseirs mounted on them.

They go right on, but I noticed this cable here in this first picture is extremely close to the wheel once I put them on.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/2-4.jpg



Here is a stock tire and wheel, I noticed there is a big gap between the cable and tire.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/1-4.jpg



Here is one of the hoosiers, it is very close if not actually rubbing on that cable.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/3-3.jpg




I was thinking it might only be rubbing because the car was jacked up when I took these pictures. Do you think it will be ok once I lower the car down? Or am I going to need some sort of spacer?

[metgo]

Here is some more pictures.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/4-2.jpg



http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/5-2.jpg


http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/metgo123456/100_0134.jpg

[moonstreaker]

That "cable" you're referring to is your rear swaybar...you won't hurt it

:doh:

[metgo]

That "cable" you're referring to is your rear swaybar...you won't hurt it

:doh:



I just realized that, I'm stupid when it comes to wheels and suspension :doh:

I think once I lower the car down, it will be fine. I'm going to try tomorrow.

[sidetrack]

While you have the wheels off, take the factory retainer clips off.
They serve no purpose.
24 offset is pushing the envelope. You might have rubbing problems.

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/attachments/wheel-tire-discussion/17898d1162755829-problems-20s-help-p6120004ss.jpg

[Hurst Equipped]

yeah, take off those rotor retainer clips. your new wheels have don't have the recess to clear them.

[metgo]

Just pop them off with a screw driver? How do I get them off?

[sidetrack]

Just pop them off with a screw driver? How do I get them off?

Mesh wire cutters, or just pry it off with a screw driver.
The clips are bendable and soft.

[PowerWagon896]

Lay a straight edge across the inside lip of the bead on the wheel & measure to the mounting pad. That is the "backset"

It should be no more than 6", you might get away W/6 1/4" but that is getting dicey.

Also, that bolt pattern is 4 X 1/2". Not exactly the right bolt pattern but iit's only off by .028" & if they use conical seat lugnuts you should be OK to use them on the rear for drag radials.

Just be careful when tightening the lugnuts & do it gradually to keep the wheel centered.

Great looking drag radials BTW.

Those Hoosiers are suppposed to be 1 of the best.

[metgo]

Lay a straight edge across the inside lip of the bead on the wheel & measure to the mounting pad. That is the "backset"

It should be no more than 6", you might get away W/6 1/4" but that is getting dicey.

Also, that bolt pattern is 4 X 1/2". Not exactly the right bolt pattern but iit's only off by .028" & if they use conical seat lugnuts you should be OK to use them on the rear for drag radials.

Just be careful when tightening the lugnuts & do it gradually to keep the wheel centered.

Great looking drag radials BTW.

Those Hoosiers are suppposed to be 1 of the best.

What should I tighten them to? I've heard 80-90 ft/lbs, do you tighten them in stages or do you go strait to 90 ft/lbs?