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Old 01-22-2009, 05:38 PM
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I know someone selling a set of 17" polished american racing torque thrust II rims and tires for cheap. What BS and other specs do I need to fit them on my 75 Coupe? I think they are a steal but not sure if they'll fit.

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4" backspacing is stock.
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I have 4 3/4 back space. I had to move the e cable.
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If they are 8'' then you would like to see 4'' bs, If they are 9.5" then between 4.5 to 5.5".
If they have a little to much back space then you could install spacers to bring the wheel
back out if needed.
Hope this helps.
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heres the specs from the guy selling them.

17 X 8
5 lug
5" Backspacing


front tires 235/45/17

Rear tires 255/40/17


will these work?
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Originally Posted by L-82kid
heres the specs from the guy selling them.

17 X 8
5 lug
5" Backspacing


front tires 235/45/17

Rear tires 255/40/17


will these work?
its a five lug but what is the lug pattern? 5" , 5.5" , 4.75"?

17 X 8 requires a 4" backspacing so you are going to need a 1" spacer to fill the gap.
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Originally Posted by LIQUIDDRAGON
its a five lug but what is the lug pattern? 5" , 5.5" , 4.75"?

17 X 8 requires a 4" backspacing so you are going to need a 1" spacer to fill the gap.
You'll need 4.75 lug pattern too.
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Pass on these wheels. The extra expense for the spacers and trouble is not worth it.

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