I need help with rim and tire sizing

[madman 72]

Hey guys like it says above I need some help? Originally I was gonna go with a 2-4 drop with 15 inch wheels with 275-60-15, but now I am gonna go with 3.5 inch drop in front (spindle and spring)and 6 inch springs in the rear with 17 inch wheels. I am thinking a 17X8 up front and a 17X9 or 17X10 in the rear. What backspacing do I need for for these wheels? What size tires should I run? Any pics of this or like setup would be great. Any help is appreciated Thanks

[madman 72]

Oops just noticed this is in the suspension page. I dont think this is where it belongs if not can it be moved to where it need to be. Thanks

[SactoJim]

I'd go with 4" BS in front and 5" in the rear (10" wheel).

Here's pic of mine 4" BS in front (8" wheel) and 4" BS in back (10" wheel). The back needs to go in an inch on mine (I'm getting diff wheels).

[madman 72]

Thanks for the info. That is a nice tuck you have there. I really like that blue color. I took at look at you buildup pics, I can only hope to get to the point your at before next summer. I hope it dont take that long. Thanks again. Any ideas on the size tires.

[bedsled71]

i have 20x 8 1/2 with 5 inch backspacing and it fits my wheels in the wells fine . i would say a 5. some wheels shops will let you test fit to make sure everything fits before buying

[madman 72]

Thanks I think I decided on 17X8 with 4 inch backspace and 17X9.5 with 5 inch backspace. As for tires I have been looking around on here and seem to like the look of hte 255-60-17 for the front and the 285-60-17 for the rear. Thanks again.

[Orange]

Post pics when you get these on.
I am considering some in that some range.

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