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Samuraj
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Really need to know specs on this rims , backspace in mm
Wide steel wheels
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992dr
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The only way to get the specs is find the owner, haha.
Seriously, they look like PPV wheels with larger tires installed.
Did you happen to look at the link in one of my first posts? Detroit Steel, those are the wheels in that Instagram pic.
http://detroitsteelwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017_DSW_Catalog_Retail_v1.pdf
Take your pick on the size and back spacing. 18 up to 22" wheels.
They now make a new model to, check them out.
I don't think a 20" steelie would look bad at all. You might as well upsize your wheels, not many options unless you go custom or the ones that were listed.
Seriously, they look like PPV wheels with larger tires installed.
Did you happen to look at the link in one of my first posts? Detroit Steel, those are the wheels in that Instagram pic.
http://detroitsteelwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017_DSW_Catalog_Retail_v1.pdf
Take your pick on the size and back spacing. 18 up to 22" wheels.
They now make a new model to, check them out.
I don't think a 20" steelie would look bad at all. You might as well upsize your wheels, not many options unless you go custom or the ones that were listed.
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Samuraj
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Rims on the pics are cragar soft 8
Few years old pics
Browsing catalog now , but still do not know what back space is good for my car ..
Few years old pics
Browsing catalog now , but still do not know what back space is good for my car ..
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Samuraj
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This guy , I have to dig out 6 years old tread ....
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Samuraj
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4.5" vs 5" back space ?
What look are you wanting? The 5" backspace will be tucked more than the 4.5" with an 8" wheel. Of those two options, I'd personally go with the 4.5". I don't care for the "tucked in" look...prefer the tires to be flush with the fenders.
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Samuraj
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9" wide rim we are talking
If ..stick out 1/2" no problem
If ..stick out 1/2" no problem
Mine are 17x9 with the -4.5" backspacing (-12mm offset).
Looks like the Cragar Soft 8s in 17x9 come in 5 and 5.5" backspacing. I'm thinking some of this is due to them being steel rather than aluminum. That said, of those options I'd go with the 5" backspacing (0 mm offset).
Looks like the Cragar Soft 8s in 17x9 come in 5 and 5.5" backspacing. I'm thinking some of this is due to them being steel rather than aluminum. That said, of those options I'd go with the 5" backspacing (0 mm offset).
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Ok so I have 17 x 9 , 5" offset
Now fun part
TIRES , what size ?
295 /60 ?
Now fun part
TIRES , what size ?
295 /60 ?
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Samuraj
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285-60 -17
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Good luck finding a 295/60/17...I haven't seen any online or local.
You're probably looking at a 285/60 (Toyo Proxes ST2 is the only one that I've seen making this size) or a 275/60 (Toyo and several others make this size) if you're looking to stay in a wide 60 series ratio tire.
What brand 286/60 are your running now?
If you go with an 18" wheel you'll have a lot more tire fitment options (sport and offroad look)...just a matter of how big you can/want to go. A 285/60/18 setup will be just under 32"...not sure if this is what you're looking for given the "stock-PPV" setup you've described.
You're probably looking at a 285/60 (Toyo Proxes ST2 is the only one that I've seen making this size) or a 275/60 (Toyo and several others make this size) if you're looking to stay in a wide 60 series ratio tire.
What brand 286/60 are your running now?
If you go with an 18" wheel you'll have a lot more tire fitment options (sport and offroad look)...just a matter of how big you can/want to go. A 285/60/18 setup will be just under 32"...not sure if this is what you're looking for given the "stock-PPV" setup you've described.
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992dr
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I agree Tiger, going up to an 18 would definitely widen his horizons on tires.
Not sure if this has been brought up but, is this going to be on a stock suspension set up?
Not sure if this has been brought up but, is this going to be on a stock suspension set up?
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Samuraj
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Stock PPV set up
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Samuraj
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Wow ...
badandyturbo
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What is the stock PPV steel wheel width?
Kenny D
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Samuraj, check this link so you can determine your ideal tire size.
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator
