I'm looking at getting some 17 inch wheels for my 66 SWB. I done some searching and it looks like the widest for the rear might be a 17x9? I would like to know what backspacing everyone is running, I don't want the fronts to stick out the side more than the rears. Will a 17x8 front and 17x9 rear work? Also what sizes tires would work?

1966 SWB custom cab
351W
3-spd (in the process of swapping to a T-5)


Thanks,
Jason

 

Jason, Welcome to the nations truckstop, FTE

One of our wheel guru members should be along in a bit to help out.

Hope to see you around.

John

 

Hey Jason, Welcome to Here you'll get information on all your slick's question including the one your asking.

I'm running 17's on my truck with 8" in front and 10" in rear. As for tire size mine are 235/45-17 in front and 285/40-17 in rear my back spacing is 4.5 View my gallery to see how sweet she looks. Oh did I mention that the rims are crager's? old school look with spinner knock off's.

 

I am running a 20x9.5 with a 4.5 backspacing. 295/40R20 tires, tight but it works without rubbing. Running a 18x7 on the front, lotsa room.

 

Thanks for the quick relpies! Both trucks look great.