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I want to put 275/40/17 Nittos on the back of my 87 Notch but my current Centerline Billet wheels are 8" wide with a 5" backspacing. If I get extra wheels that match but are wider, I have to go with a 9.5" wide wheel with a 6" backspacing. Will that work, or should I just bite the bullet and put the tires on the 8" wide rims (not the best combo)?

 

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I am pretty sure that they will rub bad. At a minimum you will have to remove your quads and roll your fender.
 
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The quads are long gone. Do you mean roll the fender with the 8" rims or the 9.5" rims?
 
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More comments please.
 
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