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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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trouble finding wheels that will fit

I can't seem to find any rims that will fit the setup I want to put on my 83 TA.
I want to put 295/35/18 tires on the rear and 275/35/18 on the front. Correct me if I'm wrong but this tire setup would call for rims that are 18x9.5 with 5.5 in. of backspacing in the front and 18x10 with 6 in. of backspacing in the rear. My problem is that I've done a bit of research and can't find any wheels with those specs.

I wanted something like these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mbw-23205/overview/ and within a reasonable price range. They do have the correct bolt pattern but not enough wheel width or backspacing, or is there some way I can fit those on the tires I wanted anyways?

Any help would be appreciated! I'm new to this whole wheel thing.

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Re: trouble finding wheels that will fit

What you want doesn't exist. Me wanting something more than 275/40r17s, and being able to fit 14" brakes later, is why I'm adapting 'vette 18x10.5" wheels. Wheel spacers aren't legal in my state, but billet aluminum adapters are. The difference isn't whether or not they change the lug pattern, but whether or not they include a second set of bolts. The wheels I chose are only $ 85 each, new, but there are 2 other styles for around $ 113 each, IIRC.
for my 10.5" wheels, I really should be using 285/35s, 295s call for 11" rims when the sidewalls are that short and the tread widths are 11.5". I even found 265/35s with 10.6" of tread width, but I don't want my 'maro's wheelwells looking empty.
10.5s will fit the front, and tuck under the fender lips, as has been proven by at least 2 different people here. I expect to be the 3rd, as soon as I get my bonus.
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