front rim width...

[1974dodgecharger]

is it possible to fit a 18x9.5 4.5bs up front with a hotchkis shock?

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Depends on what size tire you plan on running, how low it sits, and if you want to modify the wheel openings. I've seen 18x9's with a 4.5" backspace with 275/40 tires fit but the wheel openings had to have the lips rolled in so the tire wouldn't snag when turning. That 1/2" extra might be pushing it too far? You also might have to remove the support brace inside the fender so the tire won't hit. I'd try and play it safe and find a 8" or 9" rim with the proper offset. I'm not saying it can't be done, but I think the offset may not be right?

The Hotchkis 69 roadrunner runs 18x10s with a 295 tire but its a custom backspace. And the fenders were rolled and the support braces removed. So there will definitely be some modifications to make them fit.

What rims are you looking at? Can they do a custom offset?

[1974dodgecharger]

the rims i want come in width of 8 and then jumps to 9.5 guess i will go with the 8.  ill keep the rims a secret for fear of mockery 

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Fear of mockery? From this open minded group...never.   

[1974dodgecharger]

Lol......I'm pretty pumped especially after seeing your stance I got the hotchkis and then saw how low she sat and loved it....

[myk]

the rims i want come in width of 8 and then jumps to 9.5 guess i will go with the 8.  ill keep the rims a secret for fear of mockery 

You're going to have to come out of the tool shed eventually, just tell us.  Besides, anyone willing to participate in a thread about wheels widths in the 8's and 9's is an obvious supporter of modern wheel styles...

[1974dodgecharger]

just bought some bfg kw2 295/45/20 they better fit the rear....

[myk]

Man that's a lot of tire, lol.  Post a picture of that stuff!

[Dino]

is it possible to fit a 18x9.5 4.5bs up front with a hotchkis shock?

I don't think I'd ever want to get anything wider than a 255 on the front, and that's pushing it so with a 9.5" wide wheel it should fit...but it may not look right.