17x10 all arround ?

[Sebambam]

I am looking on input if this "could" work

truck is a:

69 C10
Stock 12 bolt in the rear 7in drop (2in blocks + ccp coils, C-notched)
front 6 lug disc conversion 5.5 in drop (spindles and ccp springs)



i am running 17x8 ; 6.139.; 275/55 rear 235/55 front
i run 2In adapters out back to clear the inner Bed walls
and 1in adapters in the front for stance and brake caliper clearance

i want to stay with 6 lugs
so wheel choice is hard

here are options
17x10 all arround , 4 BS or 5BS

or
WELD Venturas
17x10 6.5 BS rear
17x7 4 BS front
thats kind of a drag look

[ESC]

nice truck, I'm running 17s on mine. 17x8 up front, 17x10 rear. Update this thread once you get your new wheels, either of these will look great.

[MySons68C20]

The 6.5" back spacing in the back concerns me....as I recall with my project the 4.75" was close but worked. I did use a 67 12 bolt converted to disc brakes, posi and 4" drop coil with a 1" block. I ended up adding a 1" wheel spacer/adapter in the rear to get the look that I wanted.

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by MySons68C20

The 6.5" back spacing in the back concerns me....as I recall with my project the 4.75" was close but worked. I did use a 67 12 bolt converted to disc brakes, posi and 4" drop coil with a 1" block. I ended up adding a 1" wheel spacer/adapter in the rear to get the look that I wanted.

I am ok with using a 1" adapter
if i get 6.5 BS


i am wondering about a 10' wide wheel in the front?
i dont run fender wells, but i am concerned about the wheel Lip / Fender clearance

what BS do you recommend to be save with a 10 " wheel?

[Sebambam]

GUYS im sorry the
FALCON wheels i look at are actually 17x9
in BS either -35=3.6 or -25 =4

do 17x9 BS 4 fit the front?

[PbFut]

I vote BBS. I had a set of 17x10 on a time trial car. Smacked the track edge more than a few times and no issues. I sold them used after about 10 seasons and they were as true and straight as the day I got them. Best performing wheels I ever owned.

[ESC]

Originally Posted by Sebambam

I am ok with using a 1" adapter
if i get 6.5 BS


i am wondering about a 10' wide wheel in the front?
i dont run fender wells, but i am concerned about the wheel Lip / Fender clearance

what BS do you recommend to be save with a 10 " wheel?

Now that you mention it, on my 72c10 I really want to go wider on the rear but limited on tire options for 17"x12" rim. So I was thinking of going to 18"x12 on rear to tuck in a wider tire and use the 17x10 on rear now up front. But I tried mounting them on front and didn't have the clearance. It was rubbing, but then again I'm running qa1 front suspension not stock.

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by PbFut

I vote BBS. I had a set of 17x10 on a time trial car. Smacked the track edge more than a few times and no issues. I sold them used after about 10 seasons and they were as true and straight as the day I got them. Best performing wheels I ever owned.

Love BBS , however i had tehm on BMW where they belong lol, they not made for hotrods i think its a EURO style wheel
+ i need 6 lug wheels

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by ESC

Now that you mention it, on my 72c10 I really want to go wider on the rear but limited on tire options for 17"x12" rim. So I was thinking of going to 18"x12 on rear to tuck in a wider tire and use the 17x10 on rear now up front. But I tried mounting them on front and didn't have the clearance. It was rubbing, but then again I'm running qa1 front suspension not stock.

what BS do your 17x10 have ?

[PbFut]

Originally Posted by Sebambam

Love BBS , however i had tehm on BMW where they belong lol, they not made for hotrods i think its a EURO style wheel
+ i need 6 lug wheels

Sorry, I did not look close enough. The first image is a copy of a BBS RC wheel that I was speaking of. I thought it odd for BBS to have a 6 lug fitment but did not investigate before I posted.
Can a wheel shop like Wheels America fit new barrels to your current wheels to make the width and offset you are looking for?

[ESC]

Originally Posted by Sebambam

what BS do your 17x10 have ?

I ordered these from intro 15yrs ago. I don’t recall. They were ordered for stock 72c10 fleetside sb stock rear end, no wheel spacers, similar drop as yours.
I’ll be home Friday I’ll check

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by PbFut

Sorry, I did not look close enough. The first image is a copy of a BBS RC wheel that I was speaking of. I thought it odd for BBS to have a 6 lug fitment but did not investigate before I posted.
Can a wheel shop like Wheels America fit new barrels to your current wheels to make the width and offset you are looking for?

i see, no worries, Yes the design could be BBS RC lol, however this are actual
6lug TRUCK wheels from FORCE they usually house a 33-35" AT-Offroad tire lol

i bet they work with my 275/55 rear and 235/55 front.. they might stretch the tire a bit more than my actual 17x8s but that is good with me.

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by PbFut

Can a wheel shop like Wheels America fit new barrels to your current wheels to make the width and offset you are looking for?

the reason for a change is the Engine setup

I have a BUICK 455 with TB EFI in it , a great HOTROD motor with a lot of torque and very unique in a C10.
However its a 72 Big block and i faced this TX summer the constant fear of overheating etc... i did not break down , becuase i didntdrive it much lol, however the purpose will change and i plan on driving the truck also long distances and i am a fan of the LS platform, so i build a nice lil 5.3 for it.
its reliable , powerful and a no brainer....

so i switch to modern Motor , i should have more modern wheels with it

[halfstep]

So I have to take these off?

[Sebambam]

Originally Posted by halfstep

So I have to take these off?

LOL

naaww , they look good so keep it

[halfstep]

Whew!