opinion on Impala SS rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smh292 · 03-21-2006, 12:23 AM

I have a chance to get a set of 96 Impala 17x8.5" rims with 5.125" backspacing (I think) and 255/55/17 tires for a good price. They will be going on a 71 C-10 Longbed. I plan on lowering the truck a few inches at some point. I started searching for pictures and found a few. If anyone has any pics of the Impala wheels, please post them. Also, what is everyones opinion on this setup? Will it rub anywhere? Will I need spacers? Just looking for some info. Thanks.

Shannon

NitroMike · 03-21-2006, 01:28 AM

Shannon,

Be careful. That might be a bit too much backspacing. Most of these trucks need 3.75" to 4.5" of backspacing depending on the year and how low you go. That much backspacing 5" plus might rub at stock height. 71-72's are a little wider in track both front and rear than the earlier years but I would still want to test-fit the wheels on my truck before any money changed hands.
Just my 2 cents!

**special-K** · 03-21-2006, 07:08 AM

Agreed.Maybe someone will chime in that`s dealt with them or other newer-design wheels on these trucks.There`s always spacers.

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2006, 07:51 AM

There are several members on here who have those exact same Impala wheels on these old trucks. I'm sure you could send any of them a PM and they'd advise you of the exact details and fitment issues the encountered.

HotRod71 · 03-21-2006, 09:15 AM

Here is a pic of the wheel but the ones that came off the Impala's were only 16" Of course they are aftermarket wheels and they can be had in 17".

smh292 · 03-21-2006, 10:38 AM

Yeah, I'll have to try PMing some of the people who have them. I like to do my research and get different opinions. The big unknown right now is how they will fit once I lower it. I have a 90 S-10 that is bagged and laying frame on 19's. I had to do a lot of calculations to get the tires to tuck inside the fenders. I got the 71 as a work truck but my addiction to customizing it has gotten the better of me. You can check out some pics of the S-10 on our club website - www.diverserides.com
Thanks, Shannon

shifty · 03-21-2006, 10:38 AM

Yellow69 has them on his truck, if my brain is working correctly.

chevybill · 03-21-2006, 10:45 AM

The sticky thread on wheels and tires has a pic of a truck with these wheels and they were available in 17 inch versions from the factory on big body impalas.

HotRod71 · 03-21-2006, 12:19 PM

Thanks for that correction chevybill. I did not relaize that you could get them in 17 from Chevrolet.

67chevemall · 03-21-2006, 12:24 PM

96 Impala SS mmmmmmmmm yummy!

5150 · 03-21-2006, 12:41 PM

No, I don't have them on my truck. But here's a pic that I have of a board members truck. I think it's mcmxlc or something like that. It's a roman numeral.

*Billla* · 03-21-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

big body impalas.

I resent the inference that my 1995 Impala SS is portly :-D

shifty · 03-21-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

No, I don't have them on my truck. But here's a pic that I have of a board members truck. I think it's mcmxlc or something like that. It's a roman numeral.

ok, so my brain actually ISN'T working correctly

what else is new?

i remember seeing your truck with 5-spoke rims though. please tell me i am not as crazy as i feel right now!

Putter · 03-21-2006, 03:54 PM

Here is one that I found on E-bay today. Pretty nice stance.

HotRod71 · 03-21-2006, 03:56 PM

Does anyone notice that that is a Police bike beside that truck??? Cool!

smh292 · 03-21-2006, 04:10 PM

Thanks for posting the pictures, I really like the way they look on these trucks. I'll have to look into the possible backspacing problems but I think for the price, it's a good deal and the 255/55/17's are a little less tall than stock so that should give me a little more clearance. The truck currently has 235/75/15's up front and 275/60/15's in the rear. I did put the 275's up front once to see what the wider tires would look like and they didn't rub. Its hard to say though once I lower it. All I can do is drop it and see.

5150 · 03-21-2006, 08:34 PM

No you weren't losing your mind. I just decided to go with my 20's. I sold these to a board member. I can't remember his name. These were Boyd's, but looked a lot like the Impala wheels.

72armyswbtruck · 03-21-2006, 11:31 PM

Man those are some nice lookin trucks

**special-K** · 03-22-2006, 07:58 AM

Is that a chromed cowl gone bad on that raspberry truck?Another reason it`s a bad idea.Looks like he got a ticket for it.lol

chevybill · 03-22-2006, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billla

I resent the inference that my 1995 Impala SS is portly :-D

That was not meant in a negative way, just to differentiate between the large car and the fwd newer smaller impala. (IMO a front wheel drive impala is just wrong.)

I have these wheels for my truck in the 17 inch version. You can still order these through the local chevy dealer.

03-21-2006, 12:23 AM	#1
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	opinion on Impala SS rims I have a chance to get a set of 96 Impala 17x8.5" rims with 5.125" backspacing (I think) and 255/55/17 tires for a good price. They will be going on a 71 C-10 Longbed. I plan on lowering the truck a few inches at some point. I started searching for pictures and found a few. If anyone has any pics of the Impala wheels, please post them. Also, what is everyones opinion on this setup? Will it rub anywhere? Will I need spacers? Just looking for some info. Thanks. Shannon

03-21-2006, 01:28 AM	#2
NitroMike Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 346	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Shannon, Be careful. That might be a bit too much backspacing. Most of these trucks need 3.75" to 4.5" of backspacing depending on the year and how low you go. That much backspacing 5" plus might rub at stock height. 71-72's are a little wider in track both front and rear than the earlier years but I would still want to test-fit the wheels on my truck before any money changed hands. Just my 2 cents! __________________ The older I get, the faster I was!!

03-21-2006, 07:08 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Agreed.Maybe someone will chime in that`s dealt with them or other newer-design wheels on these trucks.There`s always spacers. __________________ "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 ~

03-21-2006, 07:51 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims There are several members on here who have those exact same Impala wheels on these old trucks. I'm sure you could send any of them a PM and they'd advise you of the exact details and fitment issues the encountered. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-21-2006, 09:15 AM	#5
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Here is a pic of the wheel but the ones that came off the Impala's were only 16" Of course they are aftermarket wheels and they can be had in 17". __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-21-2006, 10:38 AM	#6
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Yeah, I'll have to try PMing some of the people who have them. I like to do my research and get different opinions. The big unknown right now is how they will fit once I lower it. I have a 90 S-10 that is bagged and laying frame on 19's. I had to do a lot of calculations to get the tires to tuck inside the fenders. I got the 71 as a work truck but my addiction to customizing it has gotten the better of me. You can check out some pics of the S-10 on our club website - www.diverserides.com Thanks, Shannon

03-21-2006, 10:38 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Yellow69 has them on his truck, if my brain is working correctly. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-21-2006, 10:45 AM	#8
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims The sticky thread on wheels and tires has a pic of a truck with these wheels and they were available in 17 inch versions from the factory on big body impalas. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

03-21-2006, 12:19 PM	#9
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Thanks for that correction chevybill. I did not relaize that you could get them in 17 from Chevrolet. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-21-2006, 12:24 PM	#10
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims 96 Impala SS mmmmmmmmm yummy! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-21-2006, 12:41 PM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims No, I don't have them on my truck. But here's a pic that I have of a board members truck. I think it's mcmxlc or something like that. It's a roman numeral. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-21-2006, 03:54 PM	#14
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Here is one that I found on E-bay today. Pretty nice stance. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-21-2006, 03:56 PM	#15
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Does anyone notice that that is a Police bike beside that truck??? Cool! __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-21-2006, 04:10 PM	#16
smh292 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenixville PA Posts: 197	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Thanks for posting the pictures, I really like the way they look on these trucks. I'll have to look into the possible backspacing problems but I think for the price, it's a good deal and the 255/55/17's are a little less tall than stock so that should give me a little more clearance. The truck currently has 235/75/15's up front and 275/60/15's in the rear. I did put the 275's up front once to see what the wider tires would look like and they didn't rub. Its hard to say though once I lower it. All I can do is drop it and see. __________________ www.diverserides.com WTB 67-68 SWB, 350, Auto, Coil frame, Discs up front - PM me with details

03-21-2006, 08:34 PM	#17
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims No you weren't losing your mind. I just decided to go with my 20's. I sold these to a board member. I can't remember his name. These were Boyd's, but looked a lot like the Impala wheels. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4



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03-21-2006, 11:31 PM	#18
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Man those are some nice lookin trucks __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-22-2006, 07:58 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: opinion on Impala SS rims Is that a chromed cowl gone bad on that raspberry truck?Another reason it`s a bad idea.Looks like he got a ticket for it.lol __________________ "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 ~

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