wheel backspacing???
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wheel backspacing???
i have a 1984 f150 2wd and want to run a set of 17x8 or 18x8 wheels. the wheels i want are from summit and are called the legend 5 which look like torque thrust wheels. the lug patterns only go up to a 5x5 not a 5x5.5 which i have. the adapters i need to swap to a 5x5 pattern are 1.25'' thick. does anybody know what kind of backspacing i will need to keep these in the fender wells. i think the stock backspacing was 4''???
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I agree with Festus, wheel adapters are dangerous. I would not use them.
If you go back to Summit Racing and search for wheels with a 5 x 5.5" lug pattern and 8" wide, you will find 120 different wheels in 17" (ranging in price from $72 to $590) and 33 different wheels in 18" (ranging in price from $118 to $680). You should be able to find something you like with the correct lug pattern.
If you go back to Summit Racing and search for wheels with a 5 x 5.5" lug pattern and 8" wide, you will find 120 different wheels in 17" (ranging in price from $72 to $590) and 33 different wheels in 18" (ranging in price from $118 to $680). You should be able to find something you like with the correct lug pattern.
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thanks for the advise guys. ive always been kind of hesitant to use adaptors. ive actually been thinking of running the 17x8 or 17x9 mickey thompson classic II. i just want to keep them tucked inside the wells because i plan on lowering the truck about 2'' and dont want any scrubing. nothing too low but a little more sporty clean look. i would really like to run a wider rim in there rear to give it an almost prostreet look without the tubbing. still not sure on how to figure out the backspacing to tuck the wheels
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