I'm looking into getting a set of 17X9.5" torque thrust II's but I don't want to wait or pay for the custom offset. What size spacers should I use with a 7" backspacing?

[This message has been edited by PSU89RS (edited April 23, 2001).]

 

dude I'm in state college right now too.. and I also live right outside philly.... That kicks *** .. we'll have to hang sometime.. email me or something.. jmj211@psu.edu
AS for the spacers.. I couldn't tell you.. I went factory on the nitros

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[This message has been edited by Red Demon (edited April 23, 2001).]

 

What size are the rims first of all?

If they're 17x9s, then you need 2" spacers.

[This message has been edited by Jza (edited April 23, 2001).]

 

double post

[This message has been edited by Jza (edited April 23, 2001).]

 

My fault. They would be 17x9.5's

 

With as much as 7" backspacing on a 9.5" rim, you'll lose a LOT of the part that (at least I think) is cool with these rims - namely the "deep dish" on the outside....

Just my $.02


Ken

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I think chevyken is right, that deep dish look is what I would look for on any musclecar

 

7inch BS is way to much for a 9.5, Will not look right with these rims.

Now you could do a 17x12 with a 6.5BS and it look good.

But the 17x9.5 Id stay with a 5.5
Or if you go 17x11 a 6inch

not want ya wanted to hear but I hope it helps.

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Thanks for all the replies guys. The 17x9.5's with the 7" backspacing are what the 4th genners run, but I think I'm gunna hold off on getting wheels right now. I'm still thinking about whether I want to modify my RS or start fresh with an IROC or Z28.