question about 17x7 and 17x9.5 wheels
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question about 17x7 and 17x9.5 wheels
i have used the "search" and came up with these backspaces. i just want to make sure they are right. 17x7 use 3.5 in front and 17x9.5 use 5.5 in rear. will this have the stock look as far as lining up with inside fenders? the pics i saw of the 5.5 rear looks like a 6 would be better as far as sitting to the inside of the fender. any pics or comments will be appreciated. thanks!!
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Re: question about 17x7 and 17x9.5 wheels
6" on that back wheels would make the front and rear wheels sit in the same spot, 5.5 will stick the rear out just a little more, it will still work, but they will be firther out that the fronts. You may have to do some hammering of the inner fender in the rear, maybe
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Re: question about 17x7 and 17x9.5 wheels
thanks!!! anyone else have comments? my inner fender wells have been hammered in some already. my 26X11.5 16" et streets on stock wheels rubbed some on the fender wells (front of the wells). i just wanna get it right the first time when i order wheels
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Re: question about 17x7 and 17x9.5 wheels
I have 17" x 11" with 7" backspacing on the rear, & required only a little inner fender work to clear the wheels......To clear the 315 tires, is a whole other story!
6" backspacing would push the tires out, but I guarantee you......I've had to move more than 1" of metal for the tires! :EEK:
6" backspacing would push the tires out, but I guarantee you......I've had to move more than 1" of metal for the tires! :EEK:
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