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2tankin79 · 05-03-2003, 12:13 AM

ok ok, so once i get some money, how big of a drop could i go with, while having 17 inch AR torq thrust II's, (17x--?) how wide could i go? i'm guessing, not very wide in front? prolly 17x8 in back? i really love the look of the 5/7, but, i dont know what size tires i could tuck in there, so 4/6 sounds pretty good to me, i want it to be low, but not draggin on every pebble low..

any info would be great

thanks

low 84 · 05-03-2003, 12:25 AM

heres 17x9.5's boyds with a 5/7 drop. the backspace has to be perfect to fit these wide rims up front and the tires are pretty low profile. 17X8 front and 17x10 rear will fit really good with a 5/7 drop.

VetteCityBowtie · 05-03-2003, 01:10 AM

I know I've told you this before Ryan, but I loved those wheels on your truck

2tankin79 · 05-03-2003, 01:34 AM

meant to put it here.. hehe what kinda backspace am i lookin for with 17X8 front and 17x10 rear and 5/7 drop

low 84 · 05-03-2003, 01:36 AM

i can measure the rears for you in a week when i get back in dallas.

2tankin79 · 05-03-2003, 01:48 AM

Sounds great, thanks a bunch!

Jeff

TIMSPEED · 05-03-2003, 03:33 AM

My specs are in my sig. I have no problems with rubbing at all.
BTW: My tires are 255/55 17's (28" tires) and my rims have 5½" of backspacing. I think you could get away with a 4/6 with 255/50 17's (which I ALMOST got in the first place, but I wanted all the sidewall I could get) I think in fact, Swervin Ervin is running a 5/6 with 255/50 17's.

TIMSPEED · 05-03-2003, 03:36 AM

Here's a pic:

The front fenders are 29½" off the ground, and the rears are 28½". On my lower controls arms though, it's REAL close to rubbing. If I would have gotten any different rims at ALL they would have rubbed. I got just the PERFECT setup

**swervin ervin** · 05-03-2003, 11:08 AM

I'm running AR Torq Thrust II's, 17x8's. They have the same as stock 4" BS. I have 255/50's for tires. My drop is 4/6. No problems at all. If you go with a 10" rim out back, I think a 5" BS would work out great. This would look good too, because of the narrower track the rear of our trucks have. This would bring the wheel/tire out 1" farther and match the front.

Only reason I went with 17x8's all the way around is so I can rotate them.

2tankin79 · 05-03-2003, 01:14 PM

Do they have the AR torq thrust II's in 10''? in Jegs they only have 9.5"

thanks, Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 05-03-2003, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2tankin79
Do they have the AR torq thrust II's in 10''? in Jegs they only have 9.5"

thanks, Jeff

No.

LOHRTBT · 05-03-2003, 06:13 PM

Mike....Where did you order your tires/wheels from and what was the total cost?? I am checking for my father in law.

thanks! You can PM me if you like. Thanks!

**swervin ervin** · 05-03-2003, 06:59 PM

Dave,

I bought them local. Where my wife works, they take their vehicles to a tire place close to them. They gave me a good deal on the complete package. Top notch folks to deal with too. As a matter of fact, the owners son put my tires on the wheels his self.

Total cost for everything was $1727.08.

LOHRTBT · 05-05-2003, 11:35 AM

Thanks Mike....so I guess it would cost more to have them done for my father in law.. lol I dont see him spending that much dinero!! lol I paid 2500 for my twankies...under 1500 for my chrome 18" ZO6 wheels/tires. Maybe he will be putting on the nasty old style cragars he likes...haha I am really trying to talk him out of it.

TIMSPEED · 05-05-2003, 12:09 PM

I paid $1200 for my Budnik, I mean Eagle's.

That's rims AND tires.

c10scotty · 05-05-2003, 09:03 PM

i only payed $450-475 for my 15x8 solid aluminum wheels (cant remember the brand) and 235/60 bfg radial t/a's.

everything was new btw

05-03-2003, 12:13 AM	#1
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	17's, & dropped ok ok, so once i get some money, how big of a drop could i go with, while having 17 inch AR torq thrust II's, (17x--?) how wide could i go? i'm guessing, not very wide in front? prolly 17x8 in back? i really love the look of the 5/7, but, i dont know what size tires i could tuck in there, so 4/6 sounds pretty good to me, i want it to be low, but not draggin on every pebble low.. any info would be great thanks

05-03-2003, 12:25 AM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	heres 17x9.5's boyds with a 5/7 drop. the backspace has to be perfect to fit these wide rims up front and the tires are pretty low profile. 17X8 front and 17x10 rear will fit really good with a 5/7 drop. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-03-2003, 01:34 AM	#4
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	whoops meant to put it here.. hehe what kinda backspace am i lookin for with 17X8 front and 17x10 rear and 5/7 drop

05-03-2003, 01:36 AM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i can measure the rears for you in a week when i get back in dallas. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-03-2003, 01:48 AM	#6
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	! Sounds great, thanks a bunch! Jeff

05-03-2003, 01:10 AM	#3
VetteCityBowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vette City Posts: 102	I know I've told you this before Ryan, but I loved those wheels on your truck

05-03-2003, 03:33 AM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	My specs are in my sig. I have no problems with rubbing at all. BTW: My tires are 255/55 17's (28" tires) and my rims have 5½" of backspacing. I think you could get away with a 4/6 with 255/50 17's (which I ALMOST got in the first place, but I wanted all the sidewall I could get) I think in fact, Swervin Ervin is running a 5/6 with 255/50 17's. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here Last edited by TIMSPEED; 05-03-2003 at 03:38 AM.

05-03-2003, 03:36 AM	#8
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Here's a pic: The front fenders are 29½" off the ground, and the rears are 28½". On my lower controls arms though, it's REAL close to rubbing. If I would have gotten any different rims at ALL they would have rubbed. I got just the PERFECT setup __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-03-2003, 11:08 AM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I'm running AR Torq Thrust II's, 17x8's. They have the same as stock 4" BS. I have 255/50's for tires. My drop is 4/6. No problems at all. If you go with a 10" rim out back, I think a 5" BS would work out great. This would look good too, because of the narrower track the rear of our trucks have. This would bring the wheel/tire out 1" farther and match the front. Only reason I went with 17x8's all the way around is so I can rotate them. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-03-2003, 01:14 PM	#10
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	Do they have the AR torq thrust II's in 10''? in Jegs they only have 9.5" thanks, Jeff

05-03-2003, 06:13 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Mike....Where did you order your tires/wheels from and what was the total cost?? I am checking for my father in law. thanks! You can PM me if you like. Thanks! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

05-03-2003, 06:59 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Dave, I bought them local. Where my wife works, they take their vehicles to a tire place close to them. They gave me a good deal on the complete package. Top notch folks to deal with too. As a matter of fact, the owners son put my tires on the wheels his self. Total cost for everything was $1727.08. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-05-2003, 11:35 AM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Thanks Mike....so I guess it would cost more to have them done for my father in law.. lol I dont see him spending that much dinero!! lol I paid 2500 for my twankies...under 1500 for my chrome 18" ZO6 wheels/tires. Maybe he will be putting on the nasty old style cragars he likes...haha I am really trying to talk him out of it. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

05-05-2003, 12:09 PM	#15
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I paid $1200 for my Budnik, I mean Eagle's. That's rims AND tires. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-05-2003, 09:03 PM	#16
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	i only payed $450-475 for my 15x8 solid aluminum wheels (cant remember the brand) and 235/60 bfg radial t/a's. everything was new btw __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~



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