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Chris, after waffling in indecision for a week or two, this is what i came up with. I will get them on the car in a few weeks and post photos Car has a 2 inch lift rear and 1 inch lift front Wheels: Cragar 390C Rear 17 x 9, +6 MM offset, 5.25 Back spacing, P/N 260-3907905P Front 17 x 8, -6 mm offset, 4.25 Back spacing, P/N 260-3907805P Tires: Nitto NT555-G2 Rear 275/50ZR-17, 9 inch, 27.9 O.D. Front 245/45ZR-17, 8 inch, 25.7 O.D. Excellent visual tools on https://tiresize.com...set-calculator/

Thanks Blackhawk.... Any experience with acrylic enamel? https://www.paintforcars.com/super-gloss-jet-black-acrylic-enamel-automotive-paint-kit.html thanks...john

Wheels and tires decided on... ordering this week, Ill get them mounted in a few weeks and will takes some pictures Car has a 2 inch lift rear and 1 inch lift front Wheels: Cragar 390C Rear 17 x 9, +6 MM offset, 5.25 Back spacing, P/N 260-3907905P Front 17 x 8, -6 mm offset, 4.25 Back spacing, P/N 260-3907805P Tires: Nitto NT555-G2 Rear 275/50ZR-17, 9 inch, 27.9 O.D. Front 245/45ZR-17, 8 inch, 25.7 O.D. Excellent visual tools on https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/ In addition to the wheels. Before paint an A/C and stereo installation has to happen.. Added front sway bar, Hellwig, 1 5/16ths, P/N 5703 (stock one was removed for drag racing) Fit, form, and function Radio replacement (Nice) https://www.classiccarstereos.com/1970-1972-monte-carlo-jl-audio-stereo-kit.html Fit, form, and function replacement (R134A) AC kit for 70-72 monte (kit Instructions are world class, what an installation guide) https://www.vintageautoairconditioning.com/montecarlo This is fun... if anyone has experience with these vendors I would appreciate feedback john

any tips on primer, prep, paint, and clear coat types for a high gloss deep black is appreciated john

That car is so beautiful Darren!!! A 5 1/2 inch offset on the rear, did you mean 5 1/2 rear/backspace What offset on the f/r rims? Do you know if the Nitto 555-g2 is a sticky tire? I would be doing good with the following combo... nt555-g2 275/50zr-17 27.87 https://www.nittotire.com/passenger-tires/nt555-g2-ultra-high-performance-tire/ nt555-g2 245/45zr-17 25.67 390c Size: 17'' x 9'' Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4-1/2'' & 4-3/4'' Rear Spacing: 4-1/2'' Offset: -13mm 260-3907905 rear https://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3907905/10002/-1 390c Size: 17'' x 8'' Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4-1/2'' & 4-3/4'' Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'' Offset: -6mm 260-3907805P front https://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3907805P/10002/-1 John

Hello all, I am zeroing in on the rim and tire combinations I want to put on a 71 monte SS454... rear end is about 2 inches higher than stock... Dunlop tires and cragar 17 inch rims Open for all comments please, fitment/offset/backspacing, looks, and stickiness....thanks... dunlop sp sport 5000 275/55r17 28.9 8.5 7.5-9.5 265014756 rear https://www.dunloptires.com/en-US/tires/sp-sport-5000-tires dunlop sp sport 5000 245/45r17 25.7 8 7.5-9.0 265037648 front https://www.dunloptires.com/en-US/tires/sp-sport-5000-tires cragar 390c Size: 17'' x 9'' Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4-1/2'' & 4-3/4'' Rear Spacing: 4-1/2'' Offset: -13mm 260-3907905 rear https://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3907905/10002/-1 cragar 390c Size: 17'' x 8'' Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4-1/2'' & 4-3/4'' Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'' Offset: -6mm 260-3907805P front https://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3907805P/10002/-1