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lost wages · 03-05-2003, 04:15 AM

i got a buddy that works at a tire store who can get me a deal on wheels, the ones i like are boss 304 wheels, the problem is they only come in 18x9. I want 18s but will a 18x9 wheel on the front of a bagged truck cause problems? what tire would work and look right on this size of wheel? back spacing? thanks.

lost wages · 03-05-2003, 04:19 AM

heres a pic, on the offset it says +14mm?????????

Alexis · 03-05-2003, 04:32 AM

the back spacing on that should be 5 inches if i'm correct to fit. 14mm should come out to be 9/16 i think

Dreaminator · 03-05-2003, 11:40 PM

Check your front wheel wells as well. I am assuming you will run 35 or 40 sidewalls. If you remove the front wheel wells you will also probably need firewall attached hood hinges. I think you can adapt some 1980 and 1990 dodge hinges. Be careful of the off set (back spacing). Turn your front hard to either side and you will probably hit your stock shock. That said, I have seen a slammed 72 with 22s in suburban Chicago.

03-05-2003, 04:15 AM	#1
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	will these wheels fit???? i got a buddy that works at a tire store who can get me a deal on wheels, the ones i like are boss 304 wheels, the problem is they only come in 18x9. I want 18s but will a 18x9 wheel on the front of a bagged truck cause problems? what tire would work and look right on this size of wheel? back spacing? thanks.

03-05-2003, 04:19 AM	#2
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	heres a pic, on the offset it says +14mm????????? Attached Images

03-05-2003, 04:32 AM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	the back spacing on that should be 5 inches if i'm correct to fit. 14mm should come out to be 9/16 i think Last edited by Alexis; 03-05-2003 at 04:40 AM.

03-05-2003, 11:40 PM	#4
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Check your front wheel wells as well. I am assuming you will run 35 or 40 sidewalls. If you remove the front wheel wells you will also probably need firewall attached hood hinges. I think you can adapt some 1980 and 1990 dodge hinges. Be careful of the off set (back spacing). Turn your front hard to either side and you will probably hit your stock shock. That said, I have seen a slammed 72 with 22s in suburban Chicago. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.



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