18" Wheel help

[OllieDemon45]

Yeah the 10mm spacer would pretty much give you the same clearance to the springs I had when I was running my 295’s with drums, which wasn’t very much at all but didn’t rub.

Personally I don’t like running a plain spacer that’s more than a 1/4” thick, but there are definitely 10 and 12mm spacers available. The narrowest spacer/adaptors that have their own set of lugs are 20mm, and most are 25. So the 18x9 +30 puts you in a spot where you need a thick plain spacer.

As @michiganpat said, it would be just about perfect for an 8.8”. Would also be pretty close for a 65-67 B body rear.

I dropped off my 8 3/4 today at the shop, hopefully it will be ready in a couple weeks.
I have decided on the Enkei Raiji wheels and Nitto NT555 tires.
Fronts will be 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 +35 wheel.
Rear will be 275/35/18 tire on an 18x9.5 +15 wheel.
Do these sizes all seem reasonable? Or go with a 275/40/18 rear being a little taller tire?
I will also be adding new leaf springs and shocks. Leaf springs are a ways out if i order from ESPO.
Just want to make sure my wheel and tire combos will fit before i place my order in the next couple days. @72bluNblu, i promis to leave you alone and not ask anymore questions after this, lol.
Thanks again to everyone who has helped along the way!

 

[OllieDemon45]

Might be a dumb question, but where did you guys get your Lug nuts from? Wheels and tires are ordered, now i'll need a set of black lugs of decent quality too.

Thanks

 

[72bluNblu]

Might be a dumb question, but where did you guys get your Lug nuts from? Wheels and tires are ordered, now i'll need a set of black lugs of decent quality too.

Thanks

I get mine from Summit, they sell them as a set. I have the chrome version of these, I also have the longer version (1.9”) for the back as I have longer studs on my rear axles. They’ve held up very well and the spline drive makes them a good diameter for some of the late model aftermarket wheels with narrow pockets for the lug nuts.

Summit Racing SUM-755565 Summit Racing™ Spline Lug Nut Wheel Installation Kits | Summit Racing

 

[michiganpat]

Might be a dumb question, but where did you guys get your Lug nuts from? Wheels and tires are ordered, now i'll need a set of black lugs of decent quality too.

Thanks

I was ordering other parts, so I got mine from rockauto.com 1976 PLYMOUTH DUSTER 3.7L 225cid L6 Lug Nut & Lock Kit | Shop Now at RockAuto

these dorman ones look cool and come in a ton of different colors if you're feeling adventurous More Information for DORMAN 711255LOCK

 

[mosleyme]

Well... a little late to the discussion.
Bought these in 2014, don't see the front ones listed on LMR's site.

Front:
255/40-18 on 18x9 SVE Drift wheel made to fit a 2014 Mustang. '75 A body disc spindle with Dr Diff 13" "Brembo" brake kit. These wheels are for a Mustang hub, will not fit Mopar hub without modifying the wheel, the hub, or changing the hub.

Diameter: 18 inch
Width: 9 inch
Finish: Black
Lugs: 5
Offset: +35 mm.
Backspacing: 6.38 in.
Bolt Circle: 4.5 in.
Tire: RT615k 255/40-18 (25.9" tall)

1968 Barracuda Front Fender Modification for 26" Tires

And... rear is mini-tubbed with relocated springs and a LOT if room. Here is an old picture with 325/50-15s to give you an idea.

Rear:
SVE Drift sold by Late Model Restoration
18x10 6.36" Backspacing (for a 1994-2004 Mustang)

Diameter: 18 inch
Width: 10 inch
Finish: Black
Lugs: 5
Offset: +22 mm.
Backspacing: 6.36 in.
Bolt Circle: 4.5 in.
Tire: RT615k 295/40-18 (27.2" tall)

Springs relocated into frame rail, inner wheel housings relocated flush to frame, Caltrac bars and monoleafs, Dr Diff Cobra rear brakes, Dr Diff custom made rear axle.