![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Restoring a 68 SWB
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,068
|
Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
Found these 17 inch Centerlines a couple hours from where I live. Good tread on all 4 tires and minor curb rash on one wheel. I can buy them at a really good price.
![]() The fronts are 17 x 8 with 255/50R-17 tires and the rears are 17 x 10 with 275/50R-17 tires. Front backspace - 5.5 inches. Rear backspace - 6.5 inches. Seems like a lot of backspacing. What are you guys thoughts? (I don't want to drive two hours to look at these if they aren't close to exactly what I need.) ![]()
__________________
My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor Last edited by tdave00; 04-14-2010 at 03:05 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
Posts: 4,276
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
There a little dated i like them though you may need a spacer in the rear the fronts should be fine
__________________
70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
Posts: 4,276
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
THIS MAY HELP WITH AN IDEA ON VALUE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4245&cat=16
__________________
70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
knuckle buster..
![]() Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frisco
Posts: 613
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
I had them mounted on my 72 suburban with NO problems... GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!
My rims are for sale locally as well... anybody in norcal I have a link to them in my sig. below the backspacing is fine, he just measured wrong. the wheels are actually 17x9.5 and 17x8.5. the rear backspacing is 5.25" it will work for you. if you still have doubts, go try them on your truck! ![]()
__________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! ![]() Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Restoring a 68 SWB
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,068
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
You guys rock. Thanks for the input.
@ORANGESI I don't mind a little dated. I am doing a rat rod/patina look, so these are perfect for my truck. And the price is right (better than 72swb_327stroker_? asking price). ![]() @72swb_327stroker_? Thanks for the input and pictures. ![]()
__________________
My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
knuckle buster..
![]() Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frisco
Posts: 613
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
There ya go bro!!!!
and, Thanks. @ the price... I have 5 not 4, that are polished billit with brand new tires. and its nego.... ![]()
__________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! ![]() Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Restoring a 68 SWB
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,068
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
Quote:
![]() Thanks again.
__________________
My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
knuckle buster..
![]() Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Frisco
Posts: 613
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
Quote:
![]() ![]() Good find brother! These wheels in a 17 cost 360+ a wheel, no tires! Well I did some research on these, and he could have had these special ordered with 6.5 inch backspacing(I don't know why) but, the most common back spacing that center line wheels popped out the factory with is 5" bs.... so definitely try them on your truck first. Good luck brother, post up some pics when you get em!
__________________
_______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! ![]() Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) ![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
72 chevys 4 life
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Crescent,Ok
Posts: 406
|
Re: Thoughts on these wheels, tires, and backspacing.
i hope it all works out for ya!
__________________
I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|