ROLL WITH IT
A NEW SET OF WHEELS and tires can transform the character of any muscle car. It can take on a “Day Two” identity with vintage-styled aftermarket wheels and fat tires, a drag racer image with skinnies up front and wide meats in the rear, a Pro Touring persona with the widest wheels and short-sidewall tires that can possibly fit, or myriad other stylistic themes.
However, nothing puts a damper on the satisfaction derived from upgrading the wheel and tire package more than an improper fit. It can cause tire rub that’s annoying and accelerates wear, quickly becomes a safety issue, and costs more time and money to rectify.
To help avoid that pitfall, we’re offering a few tips to aid you in determining how much wheel and tire you can stuff into the wheelwells. We’ll also present additional considerations to keep in mind when pondering the modifications, and we’ll discuss some terminology.
Numerous muscle cars can handle considerably wider wheels
