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**JMac11** · 10-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Thinking New Ansen Slots and 33"'s ..... Slots I have located, new 15x8 4.5 backspacing. Ideas/ advice???

bouncytruck · 10-09-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JMac11

Thinking New Ansen Slots and 33"'s ..... Slots I have located, new 15x8 4.5 backspacing. Ideas/ advice???

Got a better pic of your rig than your avitar? How much (if any) lift do you have? Got a pic of the slots?

Not sure, but that sounds to me like a lot of backspace. I'm sure someone will know much better than me though.

**JMac11** · 10-09-2006, 04:42 PM

Here is a better one

**JMac11** · 10-09-2006, 04:44 PM

Oops, Truck has 31's now, 4" Lift.

**JMac11** · 10-09-2006, 04:59 PM

Ansens SPrints= Slots

vtblazer · 10-09-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JMac11

Ansens SPrints= Slots

Hope your getting the 6 luggers, not those pictured.

4.5" might be to much back spacing.
My 10" alloy's w/4" back spacing almost touch the tie rod end as it is.

Nice wheels for sure!

**JMac11** · 10-09-2006, 07:07 PM

Guess they are not offering many options just yet. Knew 4 was optimum. I was wondering about 10's but apparently availibility is key, may wait.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-09-2006, 07:49 PM

One thing for sure, w/ 33's you won't have any clearance issues

2wdBlazer · 10-09-2006, 08:47 PM

I wouldn't touch a 4.5 backspacing unless you don't mind running spacers.

see ten · 10-09-2006, 08:54 PM

The ansen sprints just don't have the lip or dish of the old slots. You might want to look at some in person before dropping the $ for them.

71jimmy · 10-10-2006, 06:04 PM

I tried a set off 16" wheels with 4" backspacing, they hit. The wheels I currently use are 15" and have 3.625" backspacing and look like max backspacing without hitting. I have the stock 1/2 ton suspension.

VT, you run 3/4 ton suspension? Is that what might be the difference?

msgross · 10-10-2006, 06:56 PM

I run 33" with no lift, 15x8's with about 3.5" BS and had 10" with maybe 3.75?? Both worked great.

www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002 if ya want pics.

**JMac11** · 10-10-2006, 07:36 PM

Yep, Seems like I need to go another way, or wait.

vtblazer · 10-10-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

VT, you run 3/4 ton suspension? Is that what might be the difference?

Nope, this is on my green 71 6-lug.

It's awfully close too.

10-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#1
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Wheel Opinions Thinking New Ansen Slots and 33"'s ..... Slots I have located, new 15x8 4.5 backspacing. Ideas/ advice??? Last edited by JMac11; 10-09-2006 at 04:39 PM. Reason: Add Picture

10-09-2006, 04:42 PM	#3
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Wheel Opinions Here is a better one Attached Images

10-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Wheel Opinions Oops, Truck has 31's now, 4" Lift. Attached Images Last edited by JMac11; 10-09-2006 at 04:45 PM. Reason: Left out something

10-09-2006, 04:59 PM	#5
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Wheel Opinions Ansens SPrints= Slots Attached Images

10-09-2006, 07:07 PM	#7
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Wheel Opinions Guess they are not offering many options just yet. Knew 4 was optimum. I was wondering about 10's but apparently availibility is key, may wait.

10-09-2006, 07:49 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Wheel Opinions One thing for sure, w/ 33's you won't have any clearance issues __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-09-2006, 08:47 PM	#9
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: Wheel Opinions I wouldn't touch a 4.5 backspacing unless you don't mind running spacers. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

10-09-2006, 08:54 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Wheel Opinions The ansen sprints just don't have the lip or dish of the old slots. You might want to look at some in person before dropping the $ for them.

10-10-2006, 06:04 PM	#11
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Wheel Opinions I tried a set off 16" wheels with 4" backspacing, they hit. The wheels I currently use are 15" and have 3.625" backspacing and look like max backspacing without hitting. I have the stock 1/2 ton suspension. VT, you run 3/4 ton suspension? Is that what might be the difference? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-10-2006, 06:56 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Wheel Opinions I run 33" with no lift, 15x8's with about 3.5" BS and had 10" with maybe 3.75?? Both worked great. www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002 if ya want pics.

10-10-2006, 07:36 PM	#13
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Wheel Opinions Yep, Seems like I need to go another way, or wait.

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