17's on a lowered 69 SWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ron · 05-16-2008, 07:32 AM

I have a 69 SWB with a 2.5/4 drop, '72 rear axle and '72 front disc brakes. I want to go with 17" Torque Thrust wheels.

I'm thinking 17X8 front, 17X9.5 rear wheels with 4.5" backspacing. Tires will be 255/60 front and 275/60 rear.

I need to get the tire size and backspacing right the first time. Does all this sound right?

Anyone got a picture with this combination?

heavy71chevy · 05-16-2008, 09:57 AM

ask 1972ryan...I picked up a set of 17 in TT2s while I was in FL over xmas...there on his wifes truck and he can prolly get you a pic

see ten · 05-16-2008, 12:40 PM

Here ya go.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

MrGoodpliers · 05-16-2008, 03:22 PM

You are right on the money. With a '72 rearend, 1" more frontspace on the rear wheels will make them fill out the fenders the same as the fronts.

HuggerCST · 05-16-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm planning to do the same, but with a different tire size, so I'll be watching. Here's an old pic of Bravedave's truck, which is close to what you're looking for, with 17x8s, a 4" drop in front, 4" in the back, 5-1/2 backspace in the front and 4-1/2 backspace in the back, 255-50 in the front 275-50 in the back.

**lolife99** · 05-16-2008, 07:36 PM

On my '71 2wd blazer I have 17x8 (5" BS) and 17x9.5 (4.5" BS). The tires are Nitto 450's 255/50-17 and 275/50-17. I think a 60 series tire would have too much sidewall. My drop is a 4.5"/6" all from ECE.

Ron · 05-18-2008, 12:59 AM

After numerous phone calls to Early Classic and Newstalgiawheel. I ended up buying this.

Front: Torque thrust II, 17X8, 5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 255/60

Rear: Torque Thrust II, 17X9.5, 5,5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 275/60

Cost was $1,700.

HuggerCST · 05-18-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

After numerous phone calls to Early Classic and Newstalgiawheel. I ended up buying this.

Front: Torque thrust II, 17X8, 5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 255/60

Rear: Torque Thrust II, 17X9.5, 5,5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 275/60

Cost was $1,700.

Looking forward to seeing the pics!

santana474 · 05-19-2008, 04:09 AM

Looking forward to the pics myself. Am planning to get the same wheels for my ol' girl. My drop is 2.5 front and 3 rear. But your pics will probably seal the deal for me!!

05-16-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	17's on a lowered 69 SWB I have a 69 SWB with a 2.5/4 drop, '72 rear axle and '72 front disc brakes. I want to go with 17" Torque Thrust wheels. I'm thinking 17X8 front, 17X9.5 rear wheels with 4.5" backspacing. Tires will be 255/60 front and 275/60 rear. I need to get the tire size and backspacing right the first time. Does all this sound right? Anyone got a picture with this combination? __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#2
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB ask 1972ryan...I picked up a set of 17 in TT2s while I was in FL over xmas...there on his wifes truck and he can prolly get you a pic __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

05-16-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB Here ya go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

05-16-2008, 03:22 PM	#4
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB You are right on the money. With a '72 rearend, 1" more frontspace on the rear wheels will make them fill out the fenders the same as the fronts. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-16-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB I'm planning to do the same, but with a different tire size, so I'll be watching. Here's an old pic of Bravedave's truck, which is close to what you're looking for, with 17x8s, a 4" drop in front, 4" in the back, 5-1/2 backspace in the front and 4-1/2 backspace in the back, 255-50 in the front 275-50 in the back. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-16-2008, 07:36 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB On my '71 2wd blazer I have 17x8 (5" BS) and 17x9.5 (4.5" BS). The tires are Nitto 450's 255/50-17 and 275/50-17. I think a 60 series tire would have too much sidewall. My drop is a 4.5"/6" all from ECE. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-18-2008, 12:59 AM	#7
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB After numerous phone calls to Early Classic and Newstalgiawheel. I ended up buying this. Front: Torque thrust II, 17X8, 5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 255/60 Rear: Torque Thrust II, 17X9.5, 5,5" backspacing. Toyo Proxis ST 275/60 Cost was $1,700. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-19-2008, 04:09 AM	#9
santana474 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Petal, MS Posts: 60	Re: 17's on a lowered 69 SWB Looking forward to the pics myself. Am planning to get the same wheels for my ol' girl. My drop is 2.5 front and 3 rear. But your pics will probably seal the deal for me!! __________________ 72 S/W 350/700R4!!



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