17" wheels
 

What is a good looking 17 inch wheel and what is a good width?

Re: 17" wheels
 

Re: 17" wheels
 

Whats your budget? It's hard to beat the price of Boss or Coy wheels. You will want an 8 or 8.5 up front, and a 9.5 or 10 in the rear. If your going to spend the money, you should consider going 18s or 20's.

Re: 17" wheels
 

i have the torque thrust II in 17x8 front and 17 x 9.5 in the rear

http://dmwphoto.smugmug.com/Other/19...96_LF7e4-O.jpg

Re: 17" wheels
 

Forget anything over 17. I like to have meat on the tires. Rubberbands don't hold up to abuse and a heavy foot.

Re: 17" wheels
 

ya I got 20's now with 275-45R20 and the wheels are to heavy. I was thinking 17's because i still want something that is a little showy but not so big. I do think 10 inch wide in the rear is what i want and 8 in the front does sound good. I don't think i want to go with the thrust look because a lot of people have them around here.

Re: 17" wheels
 

i got hopsters in 17.i think they look just right diameter wise on these trucks.
wow,that's an old pic..i had my burb bumper on.

Re: 17" wheels
 

I was seriously thinking of buying the hopsters but the biggest was 17". still they look really good, so does the truck!

Re: 17" wheels
 

i really dig TT ll's. people hate on them cause they are on everything but they just look great, they have the stout look of cragars with a little ne age swag to them. i like the grey centerd ones the best, i have yet to see them on a truck.

Re: 17" wheels
 

What does the size of the rim have to do with the sidewall of the tire? These are 20's and I don't think you can call them "rubberbands". Your comments are based on personal bias rather than facts.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1288060707

Re: 17" wheels
 

These were 17's TTII's that I had on awhile back... then 20's on it currently. As far as the rubber band comments... just a matter of opinion and what you are wanting to do with your truck. In the end I wish I would of gone with 20's to begin with due to the costs... and the suspension changes that were involved. But I also don't drive it everyday like I used too...

Re: 17" wheels
 

dude this one of my favorite trucks on the board, looked great then looks great now.

Re: 17" wheels
 

hey boat puller, what size rear tire are you running in this pic??

Re: 17" wheels
 

17 in tt2's

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/HPIM0089.jpg

Re: 17" wheels
 

know its not the same bodystyle. but i have 17's, and love the look, not too big, not too small...

Re: 17" wheels
 

Those are rubberbands. I think anything with a ratio of 50 or smaller is a rubber band. If want to abuse, load carry, and turn the corners like a Porch (ok you can try) you need meat.

Re: 17" wheels
 

I'm thinking 17 torque thrusts for my 78 shortie step side when i get to the wheels...everyone has them because they are bad ass.
Cragar has some wheels called eliminator that look pretty cool too.

Re: 17" wheels
 

^^^^ I'm with this guy ^^^^

Re: 17" wheels
 

Seriously dude, a 45 series tire is a "rubberband?" Have you ever had a tire smaller than a 50 series to be knowledgeable enough to offer an educated opinion? Once again, the size of the rim has NOTHING to do with the size of the sidewall, so I don't see your point.

I have had several trucks with 45 series tires and never had an issue with hauling loads, bending rims, traction, or any of the other "urban legends" that misinformed people like to throw out there.

Re: 17" wheels
 

275/55/17 in back and 225/55/17 in front.:chevy:

Re: 17" wheels
 

i'll throw in my 2 cents on 20's.........the pictures of anthonys truck they look great because their tucking inside.in ken's example...that truck suffers from,wheels not tucking and no rake.it makes the tire and wheel combo too big and exposed.again,all opinion....my opinion....i'm not picking on the truck.if a pic gets posted it is up for scrutiny.i feel the same way when i post pics of my stuff.if i can't take the opinion comment's.i shouldn't post the pic..the owner is obviously happy with it or he wouldn't have taken a picture.if he likes it.that's all that count's....he footed the bill.:)