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Offline greatdane

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Thinking about these in 17"
« on: August 06, 2012, 11:50:41 am »
What do ya'll think? I'm thinking of getting these Rev(American Racing)wheels! What tire size works well with 17" wheels on a standard height truck. I really dont think Im going to lower it much if at all. I'm thing 17x8's? Please post pics of any 17" wheel & tire combo on 73-87 trucks so I can see tire size....
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 02:29:04 pm »
Those would look very good on your truck.
I don't know what size works but 10 10 tires has a nice calculator to help you figure it out.
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 03:15:07 pm »
Wished I knew how to photo shop them onto my truck ???

Ive been looking and found a set of 2 17x8 & 2 17x9 on ebay. I really want to keep it were I could rotate tires though. 275/55/17's or 275/60/17's? I think
« Last Edit: August 06, 2012, 03:16:50 pm by greatdane »
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2012, 02:33:18 am »
I love those rims, I have them on my Stingray. On the other hand, I love the ones you already have on too, I think they look better on the truck, when it's not really "customized".
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2012, 06:28:16 am »
Those wheels would look good on that truck pretty much no matter what tire you choose.
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2012, 09:07:32 pm »
This is mine stock height with 275/55/17's (same height as the factory, just wider)


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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2012, 08:20:04 am »
Captkaos... are those 17x8? I like that look. Your truck is factory height too correct?
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2012, 12:41:45 pm »
The are 1994-1996 Impala SS wheels, the are 17x8.5. Truck is stock height.

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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2012, 02:30:29 pm »
Guys,

What kind of backspacing do you run with 17x8 's all the way around?  Assuming a stock height truck.

Thanks!

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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2012, 10:59:29 pm »
Most of the ones I've seen are available in 4.5" back spacing....

Also I am considering these MB Old School Wheels...in 17x8

I like them & the Revs trying to decide between them..
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2012, 09:49:21 pm »
 :) Im going with the MB Old Schools 17x8 with a 275/55/17
Fixing to order them now!!! I will post picks soon.
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2012, 08:20:25 am »
UPS man showed up last night with them! Tires going on today. These wheels look way better in person than in pictures. They were also $200 cheaper than the Revs. I like em alot.... ;D
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2012, 05:51:34 pm »
I love it when the msn in the brown truck brings pretty things.
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2012, 09:03:34 pm »
Got them on tonight!
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Re: Thinking about these in 17"
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2012, 01:46:06 pm »
Looks great! Now.... Are you thinking about lowering it any?
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