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mismith

08-28-2021 12:00 AM

Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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I’ve decided on buying a set of VN309 TT O for my ‘66 short fleet. I’ll be doing a 3/4 drop and it already has discs up front.

I can’t decide on 17x8 all around or use 17x7’s in the front? The 17x7’s only have a 4” BS and the 17x8’s have 4.5” BS.

A couple of my truck junkie friends are telling me to use the 7’s up front but I’m not convinced.

Is anyone running this setup? I sure cannot find any pics. online or any other posts concerning my question. Please post pics. if you have this setup!

Thanks!

The Rocknrod

08-28-2021 08:08 AM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

I have VN615's with 16X7's up front with a 4" backspace and 17X8 in the rear.

mismith

08-28-2021 09:05 AM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8963623)

I have VN615's with 16X7's up front with a 4" backspace and 17X8 in the rear.

Can you post pics?

kens65fb

08-28-2021 09:45 AM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8963623)

I have VN615's with 16X7's up front with a 4" backspace and 17X8 in the rear.

What size tires?

The Rocknrod

08-29-2021 08:40 AM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by mismith (Post 8963635)

Can you post pics?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1625607573

SCOTI

09-06-2021 01:51 PM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by mismith (Post 8963587)

I’ve decided on buying a set of VN309 TT O for my ‘66 short fleet. I’ll be doing a 3/4 drop and it already has discs up front.

I can’t decide on 17x8 all around or use 17x7’s in the front? The 17x7’s only have a 4” BS and the 17x8’s have 4.5” BS.

A couple of my truck junkie friends are telling me to use the 7’s up front but I’m not convinced.

Is anyone running this setup? I sure cannot find any pics. online or any other posts concerning my question. Please post pics. if you have this setup!

Thanks!

This is a common deal but only works well when you can match tire width/heights appropriately (which can get harder to do when the wheel diameters get larger).

Pitpig

09-11-2021 02:40 PM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

Will you need two spares if you offset sizes?

Warrens69GMC

09-11-2021 03:47 PM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

Not if the OD of the tires are the same

The Rocknrod

09-11-2021 04:42 PM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by Pitpig (Post 8969446)

Will you need two spares if you offset sizes?

Or a AAA card. :)

SCOTI

09-12-2021 12:16 AM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitpig (Post 8969446)

Will you need two spares if you offset sizes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC (Post 8969470)

Not if the OD of the tires are the same

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8969488)

Or a AAA card. :)

Or.... Treat the situation like a newer cars (late 70's - a few years ago) set-up that utilizes a 'TEMP' spare to get you to your next destination. One wheel/tire used as a temp gets it done until the situation can be corrected. Something close enough/between the different sizes will get the job done.

MT65	09-19-2021 09:08 PM

Re: Anyone running Torq Thrust 17x7 front and 17x8 rear?

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8969488)

Or a AAA card. :)

That’s why the rollback tow truck was developed 😉😉😉😉

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