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so does any one know it chevy made a 17 inch 8 lug wheel?

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Guy's Id appreciate some advice.

Ive never bought new wheels for a vehicle before save something that basically replicated the original patterns etc, so Im struggling a little with the selections of my new wheels for my 62 shortbed stepside.

I would like to get a set of American Racing slot mags:-

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/...9-ansen-sprint

I need to go up to 17" as Ive fitted Wilwood disc's front and rear and Ive got a 12 bolt rear end fitted. The rear is dropped 3" and the front 2.5", though at the moment I also have 2" drop springs fitted and may stick with them.

The steels Ive got at present are 15 x 7 with 4.5" back space with 245/60 front and 275/60 rear. I cant use these easily to get a size as they dont fit the disc conversions but I have been able to use them to get an idea and The seem to fit fine for width.

The American Racing wheels Im looking at come in 8" width (min) so Im looking at 17 x 8 with 4.5" back space front and back with the same 245/60 and 275/60 tyres.

Looking through this thread Im reasonably confident this set up will work but I thought it worth a quick post to ask if anyone else has a similar set up, just to put my last few doubts at ease. Im in the UK so I really only have one shot at this. I cant just drop into the local wheel store and returning them would not really be cost effective.

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I have a 62 step side with 17X8 wheels with the standard back spacing for that wheel. 4.5 sounds correct but I can not be sure (I can find out if you would like). I have 275 in front and in the rear. I have a 5 inch drop in the rear and they fit. With a 3 inch drop in the rear you should be fine. I might have rolled the lip of the rear fender a little to get them to fit.

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I really appreciate your reply Im pretty sure they will fit but its nice to at least know someone else has this combination fitted. I dont mind if I have to roll the lip. I dont even mind if I have to flair the arch a little (more bend it out that flair it). If you have time Id appreciate knowing your back space, but no problem if you cant get it it.

I do like your truck though. Beginning to wonder if 3" is enough. If my son had his way he would have me slam it all the way to the ground on air. It will be his one day and he can do what he wants to it then, but for now I need to stop him watching Fast N Loud!

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I just looked them up in the wheel vintiques catalog and they do have a 4.5 inch backspacing.

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Thanks for that, much appreciated.

I think decision time is fast approaching!

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FWIW, Wheel Vintiques will do custom backspacing. I had them do it for my rear 15x10s. They charged $25 per wheel. Downside is you have to pay for shipping ($39, in my case), unlike buying them 'off-the-shelf' from, say, summitracing.com.

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Just to clarify because what I wrote could be miss understood. When I said "they have 4.5 inch backspacing". What I meant to say was, the wheels that I ordered from wheel vintiques came with 4.5 inch backspacing which is there standard backspacing for that size wheel.

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Mobsteel (Detroit Steel) 20x11 in the rear, 3.5 BS
20x8 in the front...more pics to come!

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...psjb0ezzyi.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...pskoouumxi.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps3e3stko1.jpg

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I like a little stagger, but this might be a bit overboard...

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I'd hate to be nearby, and especially not in the cab, if one of those tires shreds :exit:

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285-70-15 on 15x8

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WOW that's some serious meat on there!

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current state. still in workAttachment 1593801

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I never did get round to posting details of what I finally decided to get for my truck.

Eventually went with Rocket Racing 18" Rocket Booster in silver. 7" in the front and 8" in the rear with 235/60 up front and 265/60 on the rear.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps0pdcaeie.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...psuwto43ln.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...psxl1iazyi.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...psu8wc3i0e.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...psyppkv4wj.jpg

Now all I need to do is finish the cab repairs, fit the doors, paint the cab, fit it, fit the engine and transmission, finish and paint the bed panels, install the bed, finish, paint and fit the front end sheet steel then the interior, wiring etc etc etc.

Simples!

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Sounds like you're almost done :lol:

Nice looking wheels!

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wheels sure do look beautiful nice choice

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what do you have as far as the suspension setup? i have 2.5" drop spindles and 4" rear drop springs. having trouble making the right choice

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At he rear its 3" drop springs. Id have liked to go a bit lower, possibly, but I don't want to have to start altering the frame.

Ive got 2.5" drop spindles on the front but I couldn't get the standard height springs to fit, so I fitted the 2" lower springs that came with the 78 front clip.

Depending one what the front end and overall stance looks like I may keep it like that. I quite like a little nose down stance even if its a bit old school these days.

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here's mine

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Just got these wheels made for my truck. Esajian Nitro wheels, polished and clear coated.
Front 20x8.5 5" BS 245/45R20
Rear 20x9 5" BS 255/55R20

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net...12&oe=591BA361

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Looks great :metal:
Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender?
Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot.

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Looks great :metal:
Did you have to use a spacer in the back to push it out toward the fender?
Just curious as 5" BS seems like a lot.

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BFG Silvertown 8.20-15 all the way around on original rims.. No plans to change the altitude-never know however..

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No spacer used. There is almost 2" space between the tire and inner side of the well, and just over 1" between tire and fender lip. Any wider tire or wheel and I may have needed to trim the lip. It's just a tight fit getting the rear wheels on unless jacking up the truck high enough.

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I'd drop it :metal:

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Vintage Ansen Sprints at the rear:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psedc0j9cq.jpg

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Here are mine , 20x13 rear rims with 29"mt, 18x8.5 front

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Sure would like to see that picture Sooner71.

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Nice truck and I dig those wheels and tires. I've always loved the old kidney bean slots. The stance looks perfect, what are you running?

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Anyone using moon discs?

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Found this photo by doing a google search

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here are the old wheels and tires, and the new wheels and tires on my 64 C30 1 ton phttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=1636568http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=1636569&stc=1&d=1490739512&stc=1&d=1490739512

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on mine all original, drum on both front and rear

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Mine are about as basic as you can get.

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16" 5 lug stealies from a 78 Sierra with Dunlop rover m/t's. LT245/75R16

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am i doing it right?! hahaha. this is just to get her going straight enough to get to the shop for a proper alignment

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Slots on my '62.

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