17'' Ansen Sprint Mags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

john64 · 08-22-2007, 06:00 AM

Just ordered a set of 17 x 7 Ansen sprint mags for my '67 GMC. Anyone recommend tyre sizes and does anyone have any pics of these on their truck.

**special-K** · 08-22-2007, 06:52 AM

With 7" rims tire size won`t be an issue.You can run what ever fits that width.Nothing wrong with getting our input and getting some pics to help your decision,though.I`m no help there.

smbrouss70 · 03-11-2008, 08:47 AM

I know that this is kind of an old post, but I was looking for pictures of these wheels in 17's on our trucks and found this. You wouldn't happen to have some pics for me would you?

72LoBurb · 03-11-2008, 11:01 AM

If pics of a '72 'burb with them is adequate, PM me your e-mail addy and I'll e-mail a couple of pics mine, to you.
I have 255/60/17 front and 285/60/17 rear, but I'm runnin' 8 inch wide on the rear.
I'd post them, but I'm compu-stupid.
If you want to post them, after I send them to you, feel free to do so.

smbrouss70 · 03-11-2008, 11:28 PM

PM sent.

wibilly · 03-12-2008, 07:06 AM

i wanna see them , somone please post them up

smbrouss70 · 03-12-2008, 07:09 AM

Here's 72LoBurb's pics... Looks real good, I think I've made my decision.

72LoBurb · 03-12-2008, 09:18 AM

I hope I helped, I was shooting for the "retro" look, and these fit the idea and budget quite nicely.

Thanks for posting my pics.

FYI, it was only on the rollback to be transported home. It was the only way I could get both the rollback and the 'burb home, at the same time. That was my former job.

CG · 03-12-2008, 10:06 AM

Ugh, I hate it when this happens...I love the look of those mags. Must...not...change...my...mind....again...on...the...panel....gahhhhhhhhhh

What are the specs on that burb....drop...tire and wheel size...Ooops I see tire size....how bout the exact specs on those wheels?

Thanks

**KevsClassics** · 03-12-2008, 10:16 AM

I always thought these wheels would look B@d @ss in 20's & 22's. It would be a mix of old school & new school.

caja_larga · 03-12-2008, 10:24 AM

wow that is a great looking sub, I generaly do not like those wheels but they look good in that size. I would not change a thing stance and all are right on.

caja_larga · 03-12-2008, 10:29 AM

also where did you get those wheels?

HuggerCST · 03-12-2008, 07:13 PM

Looks Great! Steven, you getting some new wheels soon?

jorgensensc · 03-12-2008, 08:31 PM

I have been anguishing over wheel/ tire choices for a few weeks. Luckily you just made up my mind! Thanks!!
Shawn

smbrouss70 · 03-12-2008, 09:41 PM

Maybe Wynne. I really want these wheels, but I know it would make more sense to pour a slab for a shop. Decisions, decisions!

72LoBurb · 03-13-2008, 09:21 AM

The fronts are 17x7, 4"bs(only backspace available), front drop is 3" spindle(bell tech) 1.5" spring.(255/60r17)
The rears are 17x8, 4.5"bs(again, only bs available), 5" spring and 1.5" block.(285/60r17) It does have a bolt in c-notch.

The only issue with the rear is a minor rub when the body leans, even with a small spacer(can't remember how thick). My plan to remedy this, is to convert to a Watt's link, when I 'bag it(when funds allow) , and also a rear swaybar.
I could go the easy way and put a smaller tire on the rear(similar size to the front), but I like the way it looks with those big tires on the back.

BTW thanks for the compliments, it means alot coming from the members of this board!

72LoBurb · 03-13-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caja_larga

also where did you get those wheels?

Sorry, I missed your question.
They are made by American Racing, now. Just go to American Racing's website and look in the vintage wheel section, or Google Ansen Sprint. It will give you available sizes, bolt pattern, etc.

08-22-2007, 06:00 AM	#1
john64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tayport, Scotland Posts: 11	17'' Ansen Sprint Mags Just ordered a set of 17 x 7 Ansen sprint mags for my '67 GMC. Anyone recommend tyre sizes and does anyone have any pics of these on their truck.

08-22-2007, 06:52 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags With 7" rims tire size won`t be an issue.You can run what ever fits that width.Nothing wrong with getting our input and getting some pics to help your decision,though.I`m no help there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-11-2008, 08:47 AM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags I know that this is kind of an old post, but I was looking for pictures of these wheels in 17's on our trucks and found this. You wouldn't happen to have some pics for me would you? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags If pics of a '72 'burb with them is adequate, PM me your e-mail addy and I'll e-mail a couple of pics mine, to you. I have 255/60/17 front and 285/60/17 rear, but I'm runnin' 8 inch wide on the rear. I'd post them, but I'm compu-stupid. If you want to post them, after I send them to you, feel free to do so. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker) Last edited by 72LoBurb; 03-11-2008 at 11:02 AM.

03-11-2008, 11:28 PM	#5
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags PM sent. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-12-2008, 07:06 AM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags i wanna see them , somone please post them up __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-12-2008, 07:09 AM	#7
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags Here's 72LoBurb's pics... Looks real good, I think I've made my decision. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-12-2008, 09:18 AM	#8
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags I hope I helped, I was shooting for the "retro" look, and these fit the idea and budget quite nicely. Thanks for posting my pics. FYI, it was only on the rollback to be transported home. It was the only way I could get both the rollback and the 'burb home, at the same time. That was my former job. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

03-12-2008, 10:06 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags Ugh, I hate it when this happens...I love the look of those mags. Must...not...change...my...mind....again...on...the...panel....gahhhhhhhhhh What are the specs on that burb....drop...tire and wheel size...Ooops I see tire size....how bout the exact specs on those wheels? Thanks Last edited by CG; 03-12-2008 at 10:09 AM.

03-12-2008, 10:16 AM	#10
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags I always thought these wheels would look B@d @ss in 20's & 22's. It would be a mix of old school & new school.

03-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#11
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags wow that is a great looking sub, I generaly do not like those wheels but they look good in that size. I would not change a thing stance and all are right on.

03-12-2008, 10:29 AM	#12
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags also where did you get those wheels?

03-12-2008, 07:13 PM	#13
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags Looks Great! Steven, you getting some new wheels soon? __________________ 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

03-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#14
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags I have been anguishing over wheel/ tire choices for a few weeks. Luckily you just made up my mind! Thanks!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

03-12-2008, 09:41 PM	#15
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags Maybe Wynne. I really want these wheels, but I know it would make more sense to pour a slab for a shop. Decisions, decisions! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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03-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#16
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: 17'' Ansen Sprint Mags The fronts are 17x7, 4"bs(only backspace available), front drop is 3" spindle(bell tech) 1.5" spring.(255/60r17) The rears are 17x8, 4.5"bs(again, only bs available), 5" spring and 1.5" block.(285/60r17) It does have a bolt in c-notch. The only issue with the rear is a minor rub when the body leans, even with a small spacer(can't remember how thick). My plan to remedy this, is to convert to a Watt's link, when I 'bag it(when funds allow) , and also a rear swaybar. I could go the easy way and put a smaller tire on the rear(similar size to the front), but I like the way it looks with those big tires on the back. BTW thanks for the compliments, it means alot coming from the members of this board! __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker) Last edited by 72LoBurb; 03-13-2008 at 09:31 AM.

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