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Title: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: gsbuick65 on July 22, 2011, 08:46:40 PM

thinking about getting some torque thrust rims (there on sale) was wandering if 17x9.5 will fit under the back of the 65? I have the later 8.5 rear also.  was thinking about putting 17x7 on the front.

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: dsags on July 23, 2011, 09:10:07 AM

The 17x7 on the front is just right. What size tires are you planning on ? I have 17x8 on the back of mine with the 4.5" backspacing and they fit fine. I am able to use 245/50-17 on those.

Dan

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: gsbuick65 on July 23, 2011, 09:32:16 AM

not sure on the tire size yet, I was think of running 255/60 on the rear, I read somewhere to run 245/45 on the front and 255/50 on the rear.  I have some 15x8-3/4 centerlines on there now with 4 3/4 backspacing but they rub some, so Im thinking I dont need no more than 3 3/4 out. guess ill go with the 8" thinking the tire will be to wide with 9.5's

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: dsags on July 24, 2011, 12:33:38 PM

17x8 would be a good choice. My previous post said the backspacing was 4.5" but it really was 4.75". That's a stock backspacing so it saves money. Bought mine through Ron's Rims in Pennsylvania. Whatever size tire you go with will fit nicely on the 8" wheels.

Dan

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: gsbuick65 on August 13, 2011, 10:52:36 PM

got my 17s on, 225/50, 255/50 on the rear.

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: dsags on August 14, 2011, 09:24:32 AM

Looking really nice Mike. What brand of tire did you end up buying ?

Dan

Title: Re: 17 x 9.5 rims
Post by: gsbuick65 on August 14, 2011, 11:01:37 AM

Quote from: dsags on August 14, 2011, 09:24:32 AM

Looking really nice Mike. What brand of tire did you end up buying ?

Dan

nexen N7000s