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09-17-2006, 10:02 PM
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Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
I just bought a 1990 converted 2wd blazer with a 5/6 drop. I need to get new wheels and tires and would like the widest combo I can run without rubbing. I would like at least an 17" or 18" wheel. Any help and pics would be great.
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09-17-2006, 10:18 PM
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its just $$$$$
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
I saw that one for sale, did you get a good deal??
looks wicked BTW. I have had 9.5" wheels on the back of both my 74 and my 79 without problems. The 9.5" wheel with a 275/50/17 looks good on the back of those...........but a 20x9.5 with a 275/35 looks better. Last edited by bagged74; 09-17-2006 at 10:20 PM. |
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09-17-2006, 10:22 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
It was an okay deal. I really like these trucks and it already had the little headlights. Seems to be dropped right. Just got it home and I haven't had much time to poke around. It needs wheels though, I can't do the rallys, no matter what kind they are. I like the 20's but I don't like how they suck up under these trucks like they do. I guess it's because of the late model design. If I go with the 17's, how about the front?
Last edited by David Johnson; 09-17-2006 at 10:26 PM. |
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09-17-2006, 10:23 PM
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its just $$$$$
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
first on is 17x8 front w/ 255/50s and 17x9.5 rear w/275/50s
second one is 20x8 w/245/40 and 20x9.5 w/275/35s |
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09-17-2006, 10:29 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
Is the white one bagged? Those look like Z06 wheels. What backspacing for the 20's, just off the shelf stuff?
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09-17-2006, 10:34 PM
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its just $$$$$
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
yeah the white one is bagged, but still has the stock inner fenderwells. they are standard backspacing 4.5" in the front and 5.5" in the rear, I think. I would get a tapemeasure and recheck before you order.
they are Eagle Alloys 221s btw Last edited by bagged74; 09-17-2006 at 10:35 PM. |
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09-17-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
Thanks for the info, it really helps. I love the 20's, but I would like them to set out a little more.
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09-17-2006, 10:46 PM
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its just $$$$$
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
heres another bagged one with a 295/40/20 rear. it belongs to N2Trux.
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09-17-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
THAT'S IT! That's the truck I've been looking for. I have an old pic of it and I didn't know who owned it. Thanks.
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09-17-2006, 10:52 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
Yeah, Ken still has pieces of it...
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09-17-2006, 10:55 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
What are on the front?
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09-17-2006, 10:58 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
18x8s, I think
Ken can give you a complete run down im sure. he will probably chime in when he sees this thread. |
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09-17-2006, 11:02 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
Thanks, I just PM'd him.
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09-17-2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
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 Talk about a project getting away from you. Yes, that's my 82 Blazer. Those are 18x8 and 20x9.5 on 245/45/18's and 295/40/20's. David as we discussed in pm's the truck looks great aired out. Unfortunately when aired up to ride height the 18's look too small. I suggest you go with 20's all the way around and work on the correct backspace to make sure they clear properly. This pic shows the front close to ride height. The rear lowered with a shackle, but was not bagged at this point.
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09-17-2006, 11:49 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
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Or sometimes I sell em..
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09-19-2006, 10:56 PM
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Re: Need some help with wheel/tire size on 2wd
http://www.studentweb.eku.edu/aaron_cowan4/DSC01137.JPG
Thats a picture of my 81 Blazer. The wheels are Boss Motorsports 304 Series with 265/35 Tires. The offset is +20 mm. The Truck has 2" lowered front springs only. |
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