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: rim size?


BBBBAD72
Jan 20th, 03, 11:00 PM
17' rim question...i wanna buy 17' torq thrusts soon(something about those on a chevelle seems so right)but i wanted to go 17x9.5 in the back...anyone know if they'll fit without having a mini-tub?

Clint44
Jan 21st, 03, 1:48 AM
17x9.5's with 5.5" backspace will fit like a glove on the rear of a 68-72. What size tires were you planning on running?

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Clint Hooper
ACES #1650
Wichita Falls,Tx
69 El Camino (prostreet soon to be protourer)
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91 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1
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BBBBAD72
Jan 21st, 03, 2:35 PM
no idea on tire size just yet...

Clint44
Jan 21st, 03, 3:23 PM
You could run a 285/40/17 if you like the shorter aspect ratio & diameter. If you want something a little taller,try a 275/50/17. Another option would be a 255/50/17 but a 9.5" width rim would be getting close to the limit for a 255.

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Clint Hooper
ACES #1650
Wichita Falls,Tx
69 El Camino (prostreet soon to be protourer)
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91 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1
ht]http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/members/usazr1/purple-9.jpg]ht (http://personal.tmlp.com/scorp/vette/images/members/usazr1/purple-9.jpg)

BBBBAD72
Jan 21st, 03, 9:24 PM
thanks guys

Hockey8720
Jan 21st, 03, 11:46 PM
i was going to ask the exact same thing, so ill modify it a bit. will 17x9.5 fit on the front?