17x8 rims

[polara383500]

Will 17x8 rims for a 68 Polara 500! When I search these rims they only have charger,Dart or coronet to choose from?

 

[bluefury361]

[QUOTE="polara383500 When I search these rims they only have charger,Dart or coronet to choose from?

Thank goodness for that!!!!

 

[polara383500]

I asking if the coronet and dart rims will fit a 68 polara

 

[marko]

you need a 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern ( 5 x 114.3 in metric), but i dont know if there will be any clearance issues with the wheel openings - others here can advise on that

 

[Turboomni]

You need to know the back spacing needed in your application. What is the back spacing on the wheel you posted?

 

[polara383500]

It’s 4.5 BS

 

[BSAN]

17x8 (5x114.3)zero offset 4.5 backspace with 245/45 tires fit on my 65 new yorker perfectly with no issues and my car is lowered.

 

[Turboomni]

Well all I can tell you is on my 69 Fury III on the rear I run 15/8 wheels with 4 1/2 back spacing with 275/60/15. They fit fine. But I don't think that will help you.

 

[furious70]

I run 17x8 4.5bs in the back and 17x7 3.5bs up front, 28.5" diameter tires on both in my 70.

 

[Turboomni]

Exactly What Wheels & Tires Fit C Bodies?


C-Body Wheel and Tire Survey


Maybe this will help you.

 

[polara383500]

If ordering new rims do I have to change the lug studs over?

 

[furious70]

No, just make sure you get the correct lug nuts for the rims, there are many different types

 

[Turboomni]

Don't forget the Lefty Tightly and Righty Loosey lug nuts if you replace them.

 

[polara383500]

The left hand threads are just the front driver and passenger sides? Or they just one driver side front and back?

 

[Turboomni]

Check the threads. Don't go to a garage without telling these beasts with an impact wrench that the drivers side is reverse threads. They could snap them off. Both reverse threads are on the drivers side.

 

[polara383500]

Thanks turboomni!