17x8 wheels
 

Hi,
has anybody used 17x8 wheels on a 49-52 Chevy truck on the front with an air ride system without any problems?

Re: 17x8 wheels
 

I haven't got round to wheels yet,but was planning 18x8",or bigger (20") if I can afford them.
The 20" tyre prices are the killer over here!

What type of air-ride system were you considering?

There are many configurations available. i.e. stock arms,tubular arms,bag over shock etc......

Re: 17x8 wheels
 

here is where I am at:

Re: 17x8 wheels
 

Very nice.......

Re: 17x8 wheels
 

I don't forsee any major problems,so long as you measure your wheel backspacing carefully before ordering your wheels.
Most wheel vendors have on-line guides about how to do this properly.

I'm pretty sure 8" wheels are pretty much standard fare on MII type IFS set-ups.

Are your spindles stock height or lowered?
AFAIK 17" diameter wheels are the minimum for lowered spindles or else you get lower ball joint clearance issues.
(Don't ask how I know)

Nice installation BTW. I've never seen those style of shockwaves before.