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Username Post: 57 chevy wheel upgrade; what size will fit on stock rear end/leaf springs?
Doc Fillem 
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Reg: 04-17-12
 07-23-12 10:43 PM - Post#2251493    
    In response to 1black57

I don't know if it's the widest wheel that will fit but I had 17x8 Coy's C-5's with 4 1/2" backspace on the back of my '57 with a 255/55/17 tire and I had no clearance issues. I have heard that a 9" wheel will fit but the 8" is more commonly available.
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