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Originally Posted by The Champ

Unless I missed something, the 4.5" BS is for the 17x8" rims. 4.5" BS on an 8" rim puts the tire in the exact same spot as 4" BS on a 17x7" rim.

Dang, I don't want to have to go measure! But that sounds right to me. And I used a combo of 8" & 9.5" originally, the 9.5s using the 5.250 BS. On a 68-72 A-body, you can run 9.5 with 5.250 on the front, if using aftermarket upper a-arms. (Think I outlined that on that CPP review thread)

Some wheel manufacturers list wheel widths different, like if you measure from outside of the wheel lip to outside of a wheel lip, it's 8.5", same wheel if you measure inside of the wheel lip to inside of wheel lip, it's 8". But US MAG lists 8 and 8.5 widths, so they may actually be + 1/2" lip to lip. (Maybe I put that info too in the thread, will have to check)

Anyway, if you want stuff in the price range mentioned, it's going to be a cast wheel, which should help narrow it down some.

Before you think about going staggered, make sure the tires are available in the sizes you need. 17s are starting to get harder to find in a wide range of sizes, if possible, I suggest not staggering, and going all 18s.

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