Wheel and Tire Size - 17X? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kopper · 05-26-2005, 02:52 PM

I have an 81 pickup, 2 1/2" drop spindles in front and drop hangers and shackles in the rear. I have the parts they are just not installed yet.

I like the looks of the Torque Thrust rims and I'm looking at 17's. If anyone is running these would they mind giving me their wheel and tire combination. A photo would be great if you have any.

Thanks,

Ken

**Captkaos** · 05-26-2005, 03:21 PM

ocbaud is running 255/50/17's all around on his. Pics are located here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=156193

Kopper · 05-26-2005, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the link, I assume he's running 17X8's?

**swervin ervin** · 05-26-2005, 05:19 PM

I'm running 17 x 8's on 255/50R's. 4" of drop in front and 6" out back.

Grande Rojo · 05-26-2005, 05:33 PM

I was running 17x7 front and 17x 9.5 rear Torque Thrust II's with 235/55/17 front and 275/60/17 rear.

bigarmzz · 05-26-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

I was running 17x7 front and 17x 9.5 rear Torque Thrust II's with 235/55/17 front and 275/60/17 rear.

grande rojo, man that truck sits sweeeeet!

you got that thing sittin right man!

good job!

makes me wish i had a damn stepside

Kopper · 05-27-2005, 09:36 AM

Swervin/Rojo nice trucks and thanks for the replies.

Mike - do you recall of your wheels are 3.75" back spacing? Nice stance to your truck, mines a long box so I don't know if it would look right with that much drop. I'll start with the 2.5/4 and see how it looks.

**swervin ervin** · 05-27-2005, 04:59 PM

Mine are 4" BS.

Kopper · 05-29-2005, 11:58 AM

Thanks Mike!

Grande Rojo,

Do you know what the BS was on the 9.5 wheels, and were there any clearance issues with the 275/60/17's on the rear. Being that my truck is a long box I'm leaning towards a little less drop and 60 series tires. I'm considering 255's on the front.

Thanks,

Ken

Grande Rojo · 05-29-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kopper

Thanks Mike!

Grande Rojo,

Do you know what the BS was on the 9.5 wheels, and were there any clearance issues with the 275/60/17's on the rear. Being that my truck is a long box I'm leaning towards a little less drop and 60 series tires. I'm considering 255's on the front.

Thanks,

Ken

5 1/2" bs on the 17x9.5's
no problems rubbing with a 5" drop but when I lowered it 2 more inches it rubbed a little (very little) when I would turn into a steep drive way. I think the only thing that was rubbing was the raised lettering on the tires.

05-26-2005, 02:52 PM	#1
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Wheel and Tire Size - 17X? I have an 81 pickup, 2 1/2" drop spindles in front and drop hangers and shackles in the rear. I have the parts they are just not installed yet. I like the looks of the Torque Thrust rims and I'm looking at 17's. If anyone is running these would they mind giving me their wheel and tire combination. A photo would be great if you have any. Thanks, Ken

05-26-2005, 03:21 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	ocbaud is running 255/50/17's all around on his. Pics are located here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=156193 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-26-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I'm running 17 x 8's on 255/50R's. 4" of drop in front and 6" out back. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-26-2005, 05:33 PM	#5
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	I was running 17x7 front and 17x 9.5 rear Torque Thrust II's with 235/55/17 front and 275/60/17 rear. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

05-27-2005, 09:36 AM	#7
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Swervin/Rojo nice trucks and thanks for the replies. Mike - do you recall of your wheels are 3.75" back spacing? Nice stance to your truck, mines a long box so I don't know if it would look right with that much drop. I'll start with the 2.5/4 and see how it looks. Last edited by Kopper; 05-27-2005 at 09:38 AM.

05-26-2005, 04:10 PM	#3
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Thanks for the link, I assume he's running 17X8's?

05-27-2005, 04:59 PM	#8
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Mine are 4" BS.

05-29-2005, 11:58 AM	#9
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Thanks Mike! Grande Rojo, Do you know what the BS was on the 9.5 wheels, and were there any clearance issues with the 275/60/17's on the rear. Being that my truck is a long box I'm leaning towards a little less drop and 60 series tires. I'm considering 255's on the front. Thanks, Ken



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