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07-19-2011, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
I'm trying to decide on one of these wheels. Also, what size tires would I need?
Truck is not lowered. Torque Thrust II Chrome http://torquethrust2.com/ Vintage wheel works V45 http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v45 Rev Classic-100 Chrome http://www.rev-wheel.com/wheel.php?wheelid=43 Last edited by tdp67; 07-19-2011 at 03:47 PM. |
07-19-2011, 03:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
I just ordered the Coys C5s yesterday, the gun metal finish. 18x8 fronts and 18x9.5 rears. They had them in stock so I was pretty excited.
http://www.coyswheel.com/coys.html
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07-19-2011, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
Is there a particular reason you want a 17/18 combo instead of just 17's or just 18's?
Oh those wheel choices, I would pick the TTII's. On that truck, I would definetly go with polished or chrome wheels. I don't think the cast finish wheel would really stand out.
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07-19-2011, 04:37 PM | #6 |
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Oh, OK.
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07-19-2011, 04:46 PM | #7 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
Maybe I should drop the rear a little and put 18's all around with a wider, taller tire in the rear.
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07-19-2011, 04:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
Mine has a 3.5/5 drop with 17's all around. I was just looking at some tire options. you could get the Hankook Ventus ST in a 255/50/17 up front and a 295/45/18 for the rear. That would look pretty sweet.
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
I have 17" all the way around. The front has since been dropped about an inch and the back is a 2" drop spring in the picture.
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07-19-2011, 05:46 PM | #11 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
I have a 67 sb and went with 17s all the way around. You need to watch out for your back spacing to make sure you don't rub in the inner areas of your fenders.
I put Goodyear Eagles with discount tire branded mag wheels, look like torque thrust, but 40% less $$. Last edited by 123truckrme; 07-19-2011 at 05:54 PM. |
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07-19-2011, 07:29 PM | #13 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
I'll try to post a pic tomorrow
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07-19-2011, 08:26 PM | #14 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
Here is a pic, it has a slight rake forward.
Tires are Goodyear Eagle GT II P255/60R17 P275/60R17 17x8, 17x9 Discount Tire VX Old School. These wheels had the correct back spacing to work with my 74 Camaro 12 bolt rearend (slightly wider). The wheels were $140 each! The truck is lowered with front sway bar and handles very well. Thinking of doing an autocross this year with the Porsche club. |
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so what's the Camero rearend measurement compared to the truck rearends??
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07-19-2011, 10:22 PM | #16 |
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Re: Any pics of 18/17 wheel combos?
Its a little wider, I don't remember the exact dimension now. The wheel/tire combo was done with the suspension work over a year ago.
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I think you will be a LOT happier in the end. I feel the best combo on these trucks are 18/20's but an 18/18 set up looks nice too.
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