I wasn't sure when I bought them but once I put them on I think it makes the car. I have 275s nitro on the rear, next set I think I'm going to go with a 295. I have room within the wheel well and I think the rear needs to hang over the lip of the rim.
As far as the hood, I had no choice this hood barely clears the air cleaner. It has grown on me.
Thanks for the compliments, it's been a tough road with this car. The paint although its original is still in good shape. Not winter of 15 I have plans to respeay it.