I need pics of trucks on 17" wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

100gold · 11-13-2009, 10:36 AM

I really like the 17" wheel and tire size. Right now there are alot of take off new 17" tires laying around the tire stores and therefore replacement tires are cheap. That's one reason.

The other reason is that I like the idea of 4 wheel rotations. What can I say? I'm a bit pragmatic.

I'd like to do a 8" wide 17" setup. I think....grin

Also if you post pics, could you mention back spacing and your drop specs?

Any isuues with rubbing?

I'm trying to stay old school or period specific yet a more modern tire size.

Thanks for the help fellas!

68_chop_top · 11-14-2009, 08:54 AM

4" drop in front and 6" drop in rear. No rub. Front uses drop spindles with 5 bolt pattern and the rear end is from a 71 truck (5 lug). These are 17 x 8 with 4.5" off set. TTII

100gold · 11-14-2009, 09:02 AM

Thank you 68CT! That's A BAD AZZ TRUCK!

What tire sizes there?

68_chop_top · 11-15-2009, 09:48 AM

255 60 17
obtw, I did have to put a 1" spacer behing the rear wheels to set them out to match the front. Dont know if the 71 rear end is more narrow than a 68 or if the aftermarket front end set out the wheels.

11-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	I need pics of trucks on 17" wheels I really like the 17" wheel and tire size. Right now there are alot of take off new 17" tires laying around the tire stores and therefore replacement tires are cheap. That's one reason. The other reason is that I like the idea of 4 wheel rotations. What can I say? I'm a bit pragmatic. I'd like to do a 8" wide 17" setup. I think....grin Also if you post pics, could you mention back spacing and your drop specs? Any isuues with rubbing? I'm trying to stay old school or period specific yet a more modern tire size. Thanks for the help fellas!

11-14-2009, 08:54 AM	#2
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: I need pics of trucks on 17" wheels 4" drop in front and 6" drop in rear. No rub. Front uses drop spindles with 5 bolt pattern and the rear end is from a 71 truck (5 lug). These are 17 x 8 with 4.5" off set. TTII __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block. Last edited by 68_chop_top; 11-14-2009 at 08:55 AM. Reason: added TTII

11-14-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	Re: I need pics of trucks on 17" wheels Thank you 68CT! That's A BAD AZZ TRUCK! What tire sizes there?

11-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: I need pics of trucks on 17" wheels 255 60 17 obtw, I did have to put a 1" spacer behing the rear wheels to set them out to match the front. Dont know if the 71 rear end is more narrow than a 68 or if the aftermarket front end set out the wheels. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.



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