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Hi JPit,
I'm not an owner (yet), but from the information I've soaked up from this great resource while planning a build of my own, it would seem that a good option would be to go for the pin-drive 15" wheels with 275/60x15 rear tyres and 245/60x15 fronts. These would fill out the wheels arches nicely, and consensus seems to be that these are close to a period correct appearance. At the same time the car will sit slightly higher, so helping your exhaust clearance concerns, but probably not look as if it's sitting higher. Steering would be a little lighter with the narrower, higher profile tyres.
Not sure if the 17" wheels can be machined to suit knock-off hubs, but if they can, then you'll have a set of wheels/tyres ready to fit for track work or autocross, if that's your thing. Otherwise, sell 'em.
Cheers,
Glen
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