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pissonNOS · 06-21-2003, 09:46 PM

heres the rims that i want but what would be the correct offset for them would anyone know i also want the 17x9.5 rims but im not sure how you tell the offset and what not any help is great ful

gr8scott51 · 06-22-2003, 12:53 AM

The correct backspace is 4.5". Put a board across the rim (backside) measure to the hub. I've seen some 4.25" backspaced rims installed and they worked, any less and a lot of the tire will be sticking outside the fender and may wear out your wheel bearings. Much more than 4.5" and your tire may rub at full lock. I have 8" wide rims, they fit fine. I have a friend with 10" rims - he likes them. You'd better have power steering with those wide rims. Good luck, Scott

pissonNOS · 06-22-2003, 05:40 PM

well maybe ill just go with the 8 inch ones and I also just put power steering on last month

gangforward · 06-22-2003, 09:44 PM

Who makes these wheels? Looks nice! Pics please when you get them on your rig!

pissonNOS · 06-23-2003, 12:23 AM

there eagle alloys www.aewheel.com but i think ive changed my mind on the style of rims

06-21-2003, 09:46 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	my rims ... hopefully heres the rims that i want but what would be the correct offset for them would anyone know i also want the 17x9.5 rims but im not sure how you tell the offset and what not any help is great ful Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC bagged

06-22-2003, 12:53 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	backspace The correct backspace is 4.5". Put a board across the rim (backside) measure to the hub. I've seen some 4.25" backspaced rims installed and they worked, any less and a lot of the tire will be sticking outside the fender and may wear out your wheel bearings. Much more than 4.5" and your tire may rub at full lock. I have 8" wide rims, they fit fine. I have a friend with 10" rims - he likes them. You'd better have power steering with those wide rims. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-22-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	well maybe ill just go with the 8 inch ones and I also just put power steering on last month __________________ 69 GMC bagged

06-22-2003, 09:44 PM	#4
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Who makes these wheels? Looks nice! Pics please when you get them on your rig! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

06-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#5
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	there eagle alloys www.aewheel.com but i think ive changed my mind on the style of rims __________________ 69 GMC bagged



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