pictures of your 17 inch wheel/tire combos please....

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  1. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    Hi all, I have been really confused and going back and fourth on what size tires to buy. I don't want to screw up the purchase because tires are a big investment for me, cant afford to do it twice.

    I am running 17x9 Cragars with 4.5 backspacing and 235/55R17's at all for corners. I really like an old school look with 15 inch wheels, a little rake in the rear, and wide's out back, but I also like the wheels I have and don't want to replace them so I am looking for that old school look with my new school wheels.

    A 275/50R17 is the same height as my current tires but a bit wider, problem is there are only one or two tires made in this size, not sure where to go from here, what looks good? Help me out with some pics if you have them. Thanks, Happy Holidays.
     
  2. 1989GTA

    1989GTA Silver Level contributor

    Here is a picture of mine on a 1965 Skylark. Front 17"x8" with 245s. Back, 17"x9.5" with 285's.

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  3. JoeBlog

    JoeBlog Platinum Level Contributor

    17 x 9 all around, Front: 225/55R17, Rear: 275/55R17
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  4. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    The 275/55's look good Joe. I was nervous about that size, thanks....
    1989GTA what is the aspect ratio on your rear 285's please?
     
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  5. 72stage2

    72stage2 Well-Known Member

    Year one reproduction 17x8 in front 17x9 in back. Don't remember tire size off the top of my head. But they showed my car with their wheels and tire size recommend and had to have! I can check tire size tomorrow and post. 20161108_171546.jpg 20170805_200633.jpg 20161108_171546.jpg 20170805_200633.jpg 20170315_120538.jpg
     
  6. 72stage2

    72stage2 Well-Known Member

    Whoops got one upside down
     
  7. 72stage2

    72stage2 Well-Known Member

    And doubles sorry long day at work!!
     
  8. 1989GTA

    1989GTA Silver Level contributor

    The backs are 285/40ZR17. They are Nitto NT555's.
     
  9. red67wildcat

    red67wildcat Well-Known Member

    17x10 back 17 x 8 front New three 730.jpg New three 745.jpg
     
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  10. 455monte

    455monte Well-Known Member

    Heres my 17s torque thrust M 20170622_193847.jpg
    10.5 in rear and 9.0 in front. 255 50 rear and not sure on front but are narrower.
     
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  11. Ant Legrand

    Ant Legrand Well-Known Member

    Looks great! Do you know the backspacing for the rear and front?
     
  12. 455monte

    455monte Well-Known Member

    Off hand i dont remember. Frts fit perfect rears use a spacer.
    The wheels came off of a 4th gen camaro
     
  13. 72stage2

    72stage2 Well-Known Member

    Mine are 255/50 on the back and 245/45 on the front
     
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  14. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    I like the look of Joes 67 wildcat with the 275/55's best. I like a bit more sidewall. I think im going with that size
     
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  15. HotWired

    HotWired Well-Known Member

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    17x 7 and 17 9.5 225 50 and 275 50 nitto 450 not many make this size, but I wanted a tall tire in the back with some sidewall to fill up the big wheel wells.
     
  16. HotWired

    HotWired Well-Known Member

    Also was dropped on Eibach springs.
     
  17. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    I was looking at that size but yes, they are the only ones that make it I think. does not leave many options for fronts. Looks great tho. I am running 245/55's on the front now, I like your combination. looks great!
     
  18. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

  19. 87GN_70GS

    87GN_70GS Well-Known Member

    18 and 17's 20180102_160550.jpg
     
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  20. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    that looks good man. the more I look at it I relay love the stance. do you by chance know your wheel backspacing or offset?
     

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