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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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I am going to buy 17" torq thrust II's for my 81', so i have a couple of questions, any recommendations would be appreciated.

1. What is the Widest front and rear rims that can fit without modification
2. What offset/lug spacing/backspacing do i need?
3. Whould the 17" 9.5 F 11 R with tires from tomzwheels work if not what about the 17" 9.5F 9.5R?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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If im not mistaken the largest rim size you can go to is 9.5" without modification. 10.5" is the largest tire size...again if im not mistaken...so based on this assumption, you would need to stick with the 17"x9.5" rims...again IF im not mistaken..dont quote me on it.
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17 x 8 front (4" backspace) 255/50-17

17 x 9.5 rear (5.5" backpsace (move e - brake bracket) 285/40 - 17

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Originally Posted by Vettester117
I am going to buy 17" torq thrust II's for my 81', so i have a couple of questions, any recommendations would be appreciated.

1. What is the Widest front and rear rims that can fit without modification
2. What offset/lug spacing/backspacing do i need?
3. Whould the 17" 9.5 F 11 R with tires from tomzwheels work if not what about the 17" 9.5F 9.5R?
The widest set we have sold to soomeone without mods is 17x8 all the way around. Like lvrpool32 says he had to move the e-brake bracket to fit 17x9.5's in the rear.

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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by lvrpool32
17 x 8 front (4" backspace) 255/50-17

17 x 9.5 rear (5.5" backpsace (move e - brake bracket) 285/40 - 17

Nick

Great info, doing the same on a 80 vett!
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettester117
I am going to buy 17" torq thrust II's for my 81', so i have a couple of questions, any recommendations would be appreciated.

1. What is the Widest front and rear rims that can fit without modification
2. What offset/lug spacing/backspacing do i need?
3. Whould the 17" 9.5 F 11 R with tires from tomzwheels work if not what about the 17" 9.5F 9.5R?
As I stated before, I am doing the same on a 80 vett, and would love to see pics when your done!
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The correct tires for this combo would be...

255/"45"/17 up front.

285/40/17 out back.

The 255/50/17 is 27" tall (good for replacing 255/60/15 all around), while the 255/45/17's and 285/40/17's are 26" tall.

Doug


Originally Posted by lvrpool32
17 x 8 front (4" backspace) 255/50-17

17 x 9.5 rear (5.5" backpsace (move e - brake bracket) 285/40 - 17

Nick
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