17x9 Front rim not possible? Help!

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Jan 30, 2006 | 07:55 PM

WinnipegGTA

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17x9 Front rim not possible? Help!

Does nobody make a 17x9 or 9.5 in rims with 3rdgen backspacing everyone on here with 17s seems to run a 17x8 with a 245 front tire. Damnit i want 275's min all around. Is this a no can do?

Jan 30, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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Re: 17x9 Front rim not possible? Help!

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Originally posted by WinnipegGTA
Does nobody make a 17x9 or 9.5 in rims with 3rdgen backspacing everyone on here with 17s seems to run a 17x8 with a 245 front tire. Damnit i want 275's min all around. Is this a no can do?

I run a 17x9 ROH Snyper with 3rd gen specs with a 245/45 tire. I could go with a 275 if I wanted but clearance would be close. This is with a 2" drop with sportlines as well. My bud runs 1o spoke SS 17x9 wheels with the sportlines, front spacers (4th gen wheels) and 275's on all corners.