17x8 or 17x9

[swampghost]

Getting ready to order wheels for my 2004 st.

I found some that I like , but I wasn't sure which size would work better with 315/70/17 tires .

17x8 5x4.5 os 35 cb 72.6 bs 5.88
17x8 5x4.5 os 10 cb 72.6 bs 4.89
17x9 5x4.5 os -12 cb 72.6 bs 4.53


thanks for the help

 

[Newfy Trac]

I have 17 X 9 with 4.5 BS . Some will say it's to much offset, but it has worked great for me. I wouldn't go anymore than a 4.5 BS

I like the wider wheel with that big of a tire, doesn't give the bulged sidewall look.

 

[swampghost]

thanks newfy, I think I will go with the 17x9 ,, they have the best bs and also think a 35" tire would be better with a 9 inch wide rim..

 

[Newfy Trac]

Post up some pics when you get the new wheels and tires on.

 

[swampghost]

Sure will, I still have to install the body lift, my vacation starts in a few weeks so I will get it on then ,did the aal and new shocks this past weekend, cant wait to I get it completed.

 

[OffTrac]

IMO, tire width is more of a issue on our truck than height. Wider wheels (i.e. 9") means shorter but wider tires. 8" would give more height, less width. I get some rubbing on the frame in the front with an 8" wide wheel, 4.25" backspace and 35x12.5 tires. I imagine it would be worse with more width.

I certainly wouldn't go over 4.5" backspacing.

 

[swampghost]

thanks offtrac

do you think the 17x8 5x4.5 os 10 cb 72.6 bs 4.89 with 1inch or 1.5 inch spacers would work.

since the 17x9 have a 4.5 bs and is also 1 inch wider?

 

[OffTrac]

thanks offtrac

do you think the 17x8 5x4.5 os 10 cb 72.6 bs 4.89 with 1inch or 1.5 inch spacers would work.

since the 17x9 have a 4.5 bs and is also 1 inch wider?

Technically, yes, I think it would fit.

I think running that size tires on spacers in the front are a bad idea though. Your hubs will not hold up well...according to wiser folks than myself; no experience here. I took that advice though and I'm still on original hubs.

I know the frustration you're going through right now. Finding aftermarket wheels that look good and fit our trucks is a practice of determination.

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