I think you'll need to stick to an 8" wheel on the front to avoid rubbing.  On the rear, 5.95" backspacing may be too deep for a 9" wheel.  I run a 17x9.5 on the rear of my '67 and those wheels have 5.5" backspacing.  There seems to be some room on the backside, but the smaller wheel with more backspacing would move the wheel inboard and away from the quarter panel, which could cause it to hit on the inside with space to spare on the outside.  If the wheels you want are only available in that configuration, and there is a fitment issue you can always reduce backspacing by running a wheel spacer.  In the end I'll defer to those who may have a 17x9 with 5.95"BS on their '67, and I'm not saying outright it won't work, just giving you some points to consider.   

If you're ok with slightly modifying the inner wheel well, you can take out the 1/2inch to 1inch lip at the frame rail. That might be just enough for what you need.

Im running the 2001 Mustang rims 17x8 with 1" spacers.   Im running 275-40-17 on the Rear with no issues. 

Thanks for the input! After researching this I believe my best course of action would be to have my 17x8 wheels widened an inch. I like where the wheel and tire sit in relation to the quarter panel lip and if I have one inch added to the backside of the wheel I'll end up with the same wheel lip position, a 17x9  with 5.5" b.s., and plenty of wheel for a 275/40. I've dealt with Weldcraft Wheel in Michigan before to have some wheels narrowed and those guys do great work. I'd like to use someone local (central Indiana) but having a good experience with Weldcraft is making me lean that way. Thanks again for all your replies. And Steve, your car looks great!

Last edited by Jim67FB (7/12/2015 9:13 PM)