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00droptopSS · 06-15-2003, 11:57 AM

Well it's time to start thinking of wheels and tires. I'm considering the 17" billet rallyes, but I'm also thinking of going to 18" billet wheel. I'm looking for new or used wheels so if you know anyone selling a good set let me know.

Low profile tires are more or less out of the question. I have to have a little meat between the rim and the road just out of necessity. I'm going to be driving everyday and I don't want to have worry about bending rims on these quality Louisiana roads.

Currently I'm rolling on a 2/3 drop soon to be a 3.5/4. Once again I would like a 4/6, but between the long tube headers and the roads it would make driving a chore.

So the question is what size wheel and tire package? What is a good offset? Should I go wide in the back and if so how wide can I go? I think to be safe I should go with a size that will allow for a 4/6 drop incase I change my mind.

All help is appreciated. Pics would help also.

sider68 · 06-16-2003, 08:52 AM

Go to www.americanracing.com .They should be able to help you.Awesome website as you can see what your truck looks like with their rims

06-15-2003, 11:57 AM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Wheel and tire questions Well it's time to start thinking of wheels and tires. I'm considering the 17" billet rallyes, but I'm also thinking of going to 18" billet wheel. I'm looking for new or used wheels so if you know anyone selling a good set let me know. Low profile tires are more or less out of the question. I have to have a little meat between the rim and the road just out of necessity. I'm going to be driving everyday and I don't want to have worry about bending rims on these quality Louisiana roads. Currently I'm rolling on a 2/3 drop soon to be a 3.5/4. Once again I would like a 4/6, but between the long tube headers and the roads it would make driving a chore. So the question is what size wheel and tire package? What is a good offset? Should I go wide in the back and if so how wide can I go? I think to be safe I should go with a size that will allow for a 4/6 drop incase I change my mind. All help is appreciated. Pics would help also. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

06-16-2003, 08:52 AM	#2
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Go to www.americanracing.com .They should be able to help you.Awesome website as you can see what your truck looks like with their rims



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