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gchemist 10-10-2006 08:12 PM

255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
Does anyone have a picture of a 255/55/17 wheel combo? This combo may end up on my 4 doory Jimmy.
:wop:

boxrodz 10-10-2006 11:04 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
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Here's a couple of pics of a former forum member's 75 Chevy. It's riding on 255/55/17s.

gchemist 10-11-2006 01:43 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
Hey THANKS!!
Darn they look too big to fit my 4 door Jimmy. I want a 28" tire wheel combo. Looks like I might have to search for a 16" wheel with a 27-28" total diameter.
However, the 255/55 would like some nice meat in the rear. I can always use a smaller tire on the front.

bodydropped 10-11-2006 09:29 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
heres mine with a 245/45 and 255/55 combo on my 96 i went to a 245/40 in the frt and a 245/45 in the rear
http://myspace-814.vo.llnwd.net/0067...73755814_l.jpg
ill try and get a better pic of the new combo but i ran around with a 245/ 40 frt and a 255/50 for a week and i didnt like the look but i did it with the 45s in the frt and it look pretty killer

boatpuller 10-11-2006 02:55 PM

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rear 275/55/17 front 225/55/17 i like it when the top tucks under wheel well.

smashingchuck 10-11-2006 07:27 PM

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thats what I have on the back... fronts are 225's. I think mine are 50 series maybe I really can't remember.

N2TRUX 10-12-2006 09:01 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
boatpuller- Do you have any better pics of your truck? I don't think I have any pics of your truck on file.


Sorry for the-:hj:

79Silv4x4 10-12-2006 09:49 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
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Originally Posted by gchemist (Post 1824823)
Hey THANKS!!
Darn they look too big to fit my 4 door Jimmy. I want a 28" tire wheel combo. Looks like I might have to search for a 16" wheel with a 27-28" total diameter.
However, the 255/55 would like some nice meat in the rear. I can always use a smaller tire on the front.

255/55/17 shows to be 28.04 inches tall. A 255/50/70 is around 27 inches tall.

gchemist 10-12-2006 10:09 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
Yup, the 255/50 is equal to the stock 205/75/15 wheel - 27". The 3.42 gear in the Jimmy should easily turn a 255/55/17 tire. The larger size will put my cruise RPM right near my target of 2000-2100 RPMs. The larger wheel also limits the amount I can lower it too. I want to tuck the wheels nice into the wells. I need to make my decision in two weeks. Da Jimmy needs some wheels badly. :whine:

killthewabbit 10-12-2006 06:41 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
Boatpuller, what size rims do you have? They look sweet! I'm guessing 17x8, but are the fronts and rears the same size and offset?

boatpuller 10-12-2006 08:30 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
thanks...17 x8 hopsters all the way around.not meaning to jump on somebody else's post's,but this wheel size,lowered specs,is very important and hard to get real clear answers on when your new and trying to get idea's what it would look like.just trying to help folks that are in the same boat i was.

killthewabbit 10-12-2006 09:38 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
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Originally Posted by boatpuller (Post 1826695)
thanks...17 x8 hopsters all the way around.not meaning to jump on somebody else's post's,but this wheel size,lowered specs,is very important and hard to get real clear answers on when your new and trying to get idea's what it would look like.just trying to help folks that are in the same boat i was.

Same offsets all the way around too?

Sorry if I'm threadjacking...:tj:

boxrodz 10-12-2006 11:47 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
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Originally Posted by boatpuller (Post 1825091)
rear 275/55/17 front 225/55/17 i like it when the top tucks under wheel well.

I agree. Tuck some wheel, stagger them and maintain a slight rake for that sleek, hot rod look.

BTW, you truck is looking as sharp as ever. :cool:

gchemist 10-13-2006 10:13 AM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
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This is a picture of a Jimmy with 255/60/117 - 28" tall. The other picture is a 255/55/17 tucked nicely in a lowered S10 truck.
So should I mount the 255/55' or 255/50's?

boxrodz 10-13-2006 02:35 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
I'm not quite following the wheel sizes listed your last post, but IMO since you're planning on lowering the Blazer, I would think a 255/50 would fit and look better. The 255/55 may be a bit overpowering for that size of a vehicle, unless it has a 4by stance.

Malo83 10-19-2006 03:00 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
G-man i'm running 255/45/18s on my wifes Blazer and they fit perfect with the 2/3 Drop, wish I had a pic :( , but check out blazinlow.com they have a ton of pics of lowered jimmys and Blazers.
John

gchemist 10-21-2006 08:27 PM

Re: 255/55/17 rims and wheels
 
Thanks for the link. I'll post pictures once I have the new wheels put on.
:bling:


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