Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

Well I measured, measured and measured again. I took a chance on some 17x9 +25 wheels I thought would work and got a hold of some used 275/40/17 Mickey Thompson’s.

I can say it worked out pretty well so far! Surprisingly I think I will get away with only some minor clean up of rough edges on the fender lip and maybe if needed a really light trim.

Also huge thanks to @72bluNblu for professional wheel consultation haha

First test fit with no tires yet:

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Then when it was looking good, had the tire mounted up before I bought another wheel.

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It has about .75” to the quarter and .5” to the leaf.

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Here’s the real kicker tho... the rims are an inch wider and the tires much wider, yet these wheels are 2.2 lbs lighter. Not bad. Free hp.

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Can’t wait to get the other wheel and mount another tire to try them out!