Ordering wheels just want to make sure the fit.
10-26-2009, 01:23 PM
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Ordering wheels just want to make sure the fit.
I found some Boyd Sultan 17X11 on line for a decent price. As long as I get 4 inche back spacing 5 lug and 4 3/4 should be good right? I have not decidied to go with 17X11 all the way around or just do 17X11 in the back and 17X9.5 in the front. I do have fender flares all the way around and I know a 11 inch wheel will not fully fill the flares but a 12 incher is way to much money for me.
Here are the wheels
Here are the wheels
10-26-2009, 02:32 PM
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I found some Boyd Sultan 17X11 on line for a decent price. As long as I get 4 inche back spacing 5 lug and 4 3/4 should be good right? I have not decidied to go with 17X11 all the way around or just do 17X11 in the back and 17X9.5 in the front. I do have fender flares all the way around and I know a 11 inch wheel will not fully fill the flares but a 12 incher is way to much money for me.
Here are the wheels Attachment 47644284
Here are the wheels Attachment 47644284
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10-26-2009, 02:39 PM
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It's a work in progress. the flares in still in the box. I want to get the wheels first before mounting the flares. The front end I got is something I've never seen. It's kinda like the ecklers one piece tilt but no headlights. I just now got the body mounted to the frame and the engine running good. I'll get some pictures of the project when the car is off jack stands. I may take a beating on the forum because of want I have done to the car.
Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the post.
10-26-2009, 08:10 PM
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If you go with 275/40s on the front with 17x9.5" wheels and a 4" backspace you should be fine. In the rear 17x11 with 4" backspace and a 315/35 will work. If you remember from earlier discussions for best results you need to "fit" the flare to the tire.
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10-26-2009, 08:16 PM
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Well for reference, I believe I have a 4.5" backspace and a 1/8" spacer in front with 17x9s and 275-40-17s on em with my '81 and there doesn't appear to be any rubbing issues.
10-26-2009, 09:53 PM
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As long as I get 4 inche back spacing 5 lug and 4 3/4 should be good right? Attachment 47644284
FWIW I have a set of 17x11's all the way around with 4.5" BS front and 3.875" BS rear. Different wheels though than the ones you're looking at.
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10-26-2009, 10:10 PM
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How will i know if the spokes clear the calipers? I'm not sure if I really understand backspaceing. I know ( think I know) that 0 is the wheel hub is centered. 4 inch is the hub is moved out 4 inches.
I like the looks of your car. that's the look I'm trying to get.
Thanks for the help.
I like the looks of your car. that's the look I'm trying to get.
Thanks for the help.
10-26-2009, 11:15 PM
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Take a look at this page, it should answer all of your questions.
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html