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Kmart2352 · 10-25-2010, 03:57 PM

What is a good looking 17 inch wheel and what is a good width?

ain't_done_yet · 10-25-2010, 04:01 PM

I'm old school...I like the AR Torque Thrust II in a 17x8

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2010, 04:10 PM

Whats your budget? It's hard to beat the price of Boss or Coy wheels. You will want an 8 or 8.5 up front, and a 9.5 or 10 in the rear. If your going to spend the money, you should consider going 18s or 20's.

dmwphoto · 10-25-2010, 04:12 PM

i have the torque thrust II in 17x8 front and 17 x 9.5 in the rear

gchemist · 10-25-2010, 07:34 PM

Forget anything over 17. I like to have meat on the tires. Rubberbands don't hold up to abuse and a heavy foot.

Kmart2352 · 10-25-2010, 07:40 PM

ya I got 20's now with 275-45R20 and the wheels are to heavy. I was thinking 17's because i still want something that is a little showy but not so big. I do think 10 inch wide in the rear is what i want and 8 in the front does sound good. I don't think i want to go with the thrust look because a lot of people have them around here.

boatpuller · 10-25-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmart2352

ya I got 20's now with 275-45R20 and the wheels are to heavy. I was thinking 17's because i still want something that is a little showy but not so big. I do think 10 inch wide in the rear is what i want and 8 in the front does sound good. I don't think i want to go with the thrust look because a lot of people have them around here.

i got hopsters in 17.i think they look just right diameter wise on these trucks.
wow,that's an old pic..i had my burb bumper on.

mooseknuckles · 10-25-2010, 09:40 PM

I was seriously thinking of buying the hopsters but the biggest was 17". still they look really good, so does the truck!

joe1982 · 10-25-2010, 10:31 PM

i really dig TT ll's. people hate on them cause they are on everything but they just look great, they have the stout look of cragars with a little ne age swag to them. i like the grey centerd ones the best, i have yet to see them on a truck.

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Forget anything over 17. I like to have meat on the tires. Rubberbands don't hold up to abuse and a heavy foot.

What does the size of the rim have to do with the sidewall of the tire? These are 20's and I don't think you can call them "rubberbands". Your comments are based on personal bias rather than facts.

CLASSIC87' · 10-25-2010, 11:04 PM

These were 17's TTII's that I had on awhile back... then 20's on it currently. As far as the rubber band comments... just a matter of opinion and what you are wanting to do with your truck. In the end I wish I would of gone with 20's to begin with due to the costs... and the suspension changes that were involved. But I also don't drive it everyday like I used too...

joe1982 · 10-25-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

These were 17's TTII's that I had on awhile back...

dude this one of my favorite trucks on the board, looked great then looks great now.

joe1982 · 10-25-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

i got hopsters in 17.i think they look just right diameter wise on these trucks.
wow,that's an old pic..i had my burb bumper on.

hey boat puller, what size rear tire are you running in this pic??

slugish · 10-25-2010, 11:18 PM

17 in tt2's

texasfunk · 10-25-2010, 11:40 PM

know its not the same bodystyle. but i have 17's, and love the look, not too big, not too small...

gchemist · 10-25-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What does the size of the rim have to do with the sidewall of the tire? These are 20's and I don't think you can call them "rubberbands". Your comments are based on personal bias rather than facts.

Those are rubberbands. I think anything with a ratio of 50 or smaller is a rubber band. If want to abuse, load carry, and turn the corners like a Porch (ok you can try) you need meat.

lilpoindexter · 10-25-2010, 11:56 PM

I'm thinking 17 torque thrusts for my 78 shortie step side when i get to the wheels...everyone has them because they are bad ass.
Cragar has some wheels called eliminator that look pretty cool too.

joe1982 · 10-26-2010, 01:14 AM

^^^^ I'm with this guy ^^^^

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Those are rubberbands. I think anything with a ratio of 50 or smaller is a rubber band. If want to abuse, load carry, and turn the corners like a Porch (ok you can try) you need meat.

Seriously dude, a 45 series tire is a "rubberband?" Have you ever had a tire smaller than a 50 series to be knowledgeable enough to offer an educated opinion? Once again, the size of the rim has NOTHING to do with the size of the sidewall, so I don't see your point.

I have had several trucks with 45 series tires and never had an issue with hauling loads, bending rims, traction, or any of the other "urban legends" that misinformed people like to throw out there.

boatpuller · 10-26-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

hey boat puller, what size rear tire are you running in this pic??

275/55/17 in back and 225/55/17 in front.

boatpuller · 10-26-2010, 11:32 AM

i'll throw in my 2 cents on 20's.........the pictures of anthonys truck they look great because their tucking inside.in ken's example...that truck suffers from,wheels not tucking and no rake.it makes the tire and wheel combo too big and exposed.again,all opinion....my opinion....i'm not picking on the truck.if a pic gets posted it is up for scrutiny.i feel the same way when i post pics of my stuff.if i can't take the opinion comment's.i shouldn't post the pic..the owner is obviously happy with it or he wouldn't have taken a picture.if he likes it.that's all that count's....he footed the bill.

10-25-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
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10-25-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
ain't_done_yet and won't ever be Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arbala, TX Posts: 159	Re: 17" wheels I'm old school...I like the AR Torque Thrust II in a 17x8 __________________ '82 SWB 1/2T Silverado (project) '96 SWB 1/2T Silverado, factory leather, Sony CD, Sirius Satellite 2006 Ram 3500 Megacab 4x4 SRW, AMSOIL/Injen CAI, AMSOIL By-Pass, Mag-Hytech cover, AMSOIL Lubriants throughout, and much more!! CHANGE YOUR MIND...NOT YOUR OIL

10-25-2010, 04:10 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 17" wheels Whats your budget? It's hard to beat the price of Boss or Coy wheels. You will want an 8 or 8.5 up front, and a 9.5 or 10 in the rear. If your going to spend the money, you should consider going 18s or 20's. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2010, 04:12 PM	#4
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: 17" wheels i have the torque thrust II in 17x8 front and 17 x 9.5 in the rear

10-25-2010, 07:34 PM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: 17" wheels Forget anything over 17. I like to have meat on the tires. Rubberbands don't hold up to abuse and a heavy foot. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-25-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
Kmart2352 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 151	Re: 17" wheels ya I got 20's now with 275-45R20 and the wheels are to heavy. I was thinking 17's because i still want something that is a little showy but not so big. I do think 10 inch wide in the rear is what i want and 8 in the front does sound good. I don't think i want to go with the thrust look because a lot of people have them around here. __________________ 87 2wd GMC Sierra Classic. 86 4wd GMC Sierra Classic. 95 2wd GMC Sierra. 96 2wd Chevrolet S-10.

10-25-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 17" wheels I was seriously thinking of buying the hopsters but the biggest was 17". still they look really good, so does the truck!

10-25-2010, 10:31 PM	#9
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 17" wheels i really dig TT ll's. people hate on them cause they are on everything but they just look great, they have the stout look of cragars with a little ne age swag to them. i like the grey centerd ones the best, i have yet to see them on a truck. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

10-25-2010, 11:04 PM	#11
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 17" wheels These were 17's TTII's that I had on awhile back... then 20's on it currently. As far as the rubber band comments... just a matter of opinion and what you are wanting to do with your truck. In the end I wish I would of gone with 20's to begin with due to the costs... and the suspension changes that were involved. But I also don't drive it everyday like I used too... Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 10-25-2010 at 11:18 PM.

10-25-2010, 11:18 PM	#14
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: 17" wheels 17 in tt2's

10-25-2010, 11:40 PM	#15
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: 17" wheels know its not the same bodystyle. but i have 17's, and love the look, not too big, not too small... Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

10-25-2010, 11:56 PM	#17
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: 17" wheels I'm thinking 17 torque thrusts for my 78 shortie step side when i get to the wheels...everyone has them because they are bad ass. Cragar has some wheels called eliminator that look pretty cool too.

10-26-2010, 01:14 AM	#18
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 17" wheels ^^^^ I'm with this guy ^^^^ __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

10-26-2010, 11:32 AM	#21
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 17" wheels i'll throw in my 2 cents on 20's.........the pictures of anthonys truck they look great because their tucking inside.in ken's example...that truck suffers from,wheels not tucking and no rake.it makes the tire and wheel combo too big and exposed.again,all opinion....my opinion....i'm not picking on the truck.if a pic gets posted it is up for scrutiny.i feel the same way when i post pics of my stuff.if i can't take the opinion comment's.i shouldn't post the pic..the owner is obviously happy with it or he wouldn't have taken a picture.if he likes it.that's all that count's....he footed the bill. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."



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