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02-04-2011, 07:28 PM
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Location: Santa Fe NM
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17x8 wheels
Hi,
has anybody used 17x8 wheels on a 49-52 Chevy truck on the front with an air ride system without any problems? |
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02-05-2011, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Dundonald, Scotland
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Re: 17x8 wheels
I haven't got round to wheels yet,but was planning 18x8",or bigger (20") if I can afford them.
The 20" tyre prices are the killer over here! What type of air-ride system were you considering? There are many configurations available. i.e. stock arms,tubular arms,bag over shock etc...... |
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02-05-2011, 01:33 PM
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Location: Santa Fe NM
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Re: 17x8 wheels
here is where I am at:
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02-05-2011, 01:48 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Re: 17x8 wheels
Very nice.......
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02-06-2011, 01:18 AM
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Location: Dundonald, Scotland
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Re: 17x8 wheels
I don't forsee any major problems,so long as you measure your wheel backspacing carefully before ordering your wheels.
Most wheel vendors have on-line guides about how to do this properly. I'm pretty sure 8" wheels are pretty much standard fare on MII type IFS set-ups. Are your spindles stock height or lowered? AFAIK 17" diameter wheels are the minimum for lowered spindles or else you get lower ball joint clearance issues. (Don't ask how I know) Nice installation BTW. I've never seen those style of shockwaves before. Last edited by BigJock; 02-06-2011 at 01:23 AM. Reason: added info |
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