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Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys #649465
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Thinking of getting some 17" magnum rims for my 69 Charger. Not sure if I'll like the look over 15" rims. Anyone have any pics? currently have 15x10" in rear and 15"x6" on the front. Converting to street after drag racing for 15 years.

thanks

Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649466
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Not a B-body but there are 17s on my cuda in my sig pic.


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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: HotRodDave] #649467
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use 255/50R17's, and you'll have enough sidewall/tire height so it won't look goofy. search the general section, there's a number of threads like this.


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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: patrick] #649468
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My slant six 66 Coronet stock suspension on Centerline 17's

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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: cirrusaero] #649469
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let me try again.


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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: cirrusaero] #649470
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here are 17's front, 18 rear
295/45/18 tires
245/50/17

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69 dodge charger,528 Hemi,Keisler TKO 5spd, Mosier 60 rear end
Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649471
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Just posted this in the general section 10 minutes ago
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0&fpart=2

17x7" with 235/45/ZR17s Front
18x9.5" with 295/45/ZR18s Rear (28.5" tall)

Centerline Softtail Wheels
Nitto NT555 Tires

I had 15" Cragars on it originally. They looked good but I hated having unilugs. Also, the weight difference between the Cragars and the Centerline's was incredible!

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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: Mass_Mopar] #649472
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Another, before the flat-black treatment

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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: Mass_Mopar] #649473
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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: cirrusaero] #649474
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Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.
Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649475
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I am looking at getting some 17's for my 70 roadrunner also. I heard that 17x8's with a 235 55 17 tires looks and fit pretty well.

No pics though, sorry.

I believe that's stock size on the newer mustangs...

Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649476
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17x9 with 245-45 front a and 255-50 in rear

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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649477
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235/50/17
275/50/17

Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: GreenDog] #649478
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17 x 8 Mag500s all around

Its the only thing that looks right (to me) for 15" + rims on a B-Body



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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: Pyper70] #649479
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Heres mine, but the suspension hasn't hasn't been set to ride height yet. 255/50/17 front 285/50/17 rear

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Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys*Update* [Re: NV69B7RR] #649480
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Well decided to go with the American Racing Magnum 500 17". wow it really looks good. Put t.them on back in June and have about 1000 miles on them and cars drives great!


Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys [Re: GreenDog] #649481
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Quote:

235/50/17
275/50/17




That looks good!

Probably alot easier to get than "15 nowadays to.
"14 tire availability is a joke

Re: Lets see some pics of 17" rims on B-bodys*Update* [Re: PlumCrazyCharger] #649482
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looks great, I like the look of 17" magnums


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