Wheel Help
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Wheel Help
I know this has probably been asked a bunch of times before but I am so confused with all the info out there. I have a 78 silver anniversary and want to upgrade to 17in wheels. Looking to go with a rally style in that size. I am just concerned about fitment. Wheel is 17x7 all around with a 4" backspace and 0 offset. Front tires are going to be 245/45/17 and rear are 255/60/17. Going for a little raked look. All your input is appreciated
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Not quite the same, but my 79 came with 15x8" Enkei wheels with ~4.5" backspace. They sat too far inside the fenders, and rubbed on the frame (255/60R15). I would have needed spacers, but I swapped for YJ8 wheels with the correct backspace.
I'm not saying it wouldn't work, or fit, but you might need spacers.
I'm not saying it wouldn't work, or fit, but you might need spacers.
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I don't know the style of wheel you're interested in, but just a FYI, I just bought 17" Torq Thurst II,VN215, with these specs:
11mm is a smidge more than 7/16's of an inch. Specs are pretty close to what you're currently looking at.
https://www.americanracing.com/produ...hrust-ii-1-pc/
Part# Finish Size Bolt Pattern Backspace Offset Bore Weight Load
VN2157861 Mag Gray 17x8 5x120.65 4.07 -11mm 83.06 18.62lbs 158011mm is a smidge more than 7/16's of an inch. Specs are pretty close to what you're currently looking at.
https://www.americanracing.com/produ...hrust-ii-1-pc/
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