Wheels from Vintage Wheel Works US

[sambo]

Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

Bill sent me the details of the ones he ordered for his Harrison (his tyres are: 235/45/R17 Front and 275/45/R17 Rear.

(2) Vintage 60 17x8 with a 4-7/8" backspace / GM bolt pattern $599.50
(2) Vintage 60 17x9.5 with a 5-1/4" backspace / Ford bolt pattern
$639.50

This question goes to people who have fitted 17" wheels to their Harrison - Merv, Schipps, etc - and particularly those who used the offsets Merv (and others) provided, above.

Using a straight edge ruler and spirit level against a 17" wheel fitted to my car, the front wheels using Merv's offsets would stick out a good inch at the top of the front guard. Rear wheels looked OK.

With Eli's (Vintage Wheel Works) help we worked out that the offsets for my car need to be:

6" backspace on the front (vs 4-7/8")
5.5" backspace on the rear (vs 5-1/4")

I know Schipper's wheels were cutting it mighty fine on clearances, so just wondering whether others have had a similar experience with the offsets on a Harrison? The fronts are almost 3cm too wide for my car which just doesn't seem right.

Thanks