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Old 11-11-2010, 10:32 PM   #1
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Which wheels?

I am going to order two front wheels to use with a set of 17x9.5 rears with 5.5 bs. What do you think would look better? A 17x7 with 4"bs or a 17x8 with 5"bs. The truck will be lowered about 3/4 . The rear tires are 275/60/17 and the fronts are 235/55/17 I think.If anyone has pics of the front wheels with these backspaces , please post them.
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:03 PM   #2
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Re: Which wheels?

hey frank,while i'm not positive on b.s.it's somewhere in that neighborhood.iv'e got 275/55's in back and 225/55 in front.you know my truck so i didn't bother posting a pic.
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Old 11-12-2010, 12:35 AM   #3
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Frank- Go with the 17x8's. You already know that though.
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Old 11-12-2010, 01:02 AM   #4
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what rims?
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Old 11-12-2010, 11:09 AM   #5
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17x8's.

17x7's don't belong on anything except a fwd car, IMHO.
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Old 11-12-2010, 06:49 PM   #6
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Deff go with the 17x8 and I would go with a 245 tire..
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:04 PM   #7
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Definitely 17X8, if you don't you'll wish you had! God Bless, Terry
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:21 PM   #8
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Re: Which wheels?

17x8's with a 255/50 and 17x9.5's with a 275/50.
5" BS is perfect for the front.
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:01 AM   #9
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hey ive got them rims !! haha 17x8 /// 17x9.5

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hey ive got....315/35/17....
Man those 315s look good...
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Yea love how wide they are. Going to get a little taller tire next time tho
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I am going to order two front wheels to use with a set of 17x9.5 rears with 5.5 bs. What do you think would look better? A 17x7 with 4"bs or a 17x8 with 5"bs. The truck will be lowered about 3/4 . The rear tires are 275/60/17 and the fronts are 235/55/17 I think.If anyone has pics of the front wheels with these backspaces , please post them.
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17x8 Sir... here's a pic.
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