Quote Originally Posted by 32highboy54 View Post
I am ready to get my wheels. I am building a 32 3 window coupe highboy. I would like to run a 16x8 with a 5 inch back spacing. I would run a 225/70/R16 tire. Would this combo work?
32highboy54,
Like Bob said at the start, there are simply too many variables on a custom build to help you select wheels/tires for what will "work" on your ride. Based on my rear differential width there's no way a 5" backspace wheel would work for me (mine are 3.5"BS and my sidewall to body clearance is only about 1.5"), but if your's is 2"-3" wider they may fit yours just fine. I looked back and found a scratch pad page I had filled with sketches showing the overall relationship of wheel backspace, tire section width, wheel width and body/axle flange dimension trying to find the "right" combination. I was driven by an overall relationship of wanting 29" to 31" tall tires in back, and 23" to 25" front (6" drop, back to front) and ended up with p285/70r15 (30" tall) back vs 145r15 F560's (24" tall) in front. I looked at hundreds of highboys at shows, concentrating on the stance and what looked "right" to me for wheel/sidewall/rake, and pulled tire details from on-line tire places like Tire Rack and Coker who have "shop by size". Then after I had what I liked I had to grind calipers to make them fit Oh well....
Good luck in your quest for the perfect combo for yours!!