Just wanted to post my 17" tire and wheel combo, fronts I am running 17 x 8 with 4 3/4 back space, torq thrust 2, 245 45 17 and the c5 front brakes running longer studs and a 1/4 spacer to clear the calipers.
The rears are 17 x 9.5 torq thrust 2 5 1/2" back space ( running 1.25" wheel adapters for future 8.8 swap option) stock 7.5 rearend with 305 45 17 which are the same outside diameter as my 275 60 15 were so my speedo is still right on the money. No frame notch, no tub, just cut the quarter panel lip that sticks in and rolled the inside of trim up.
I hope this helps others out,
I really wanted 17" but didn't want to lose the stance and wanted to keep some sidewall on the rears, it's a tight fit but looks amazing, someone else turned me onto this on a facebook group I am on.
My only issue with my set up is the only available rear tires in this size are Mickey Thompson street drag radials
The rears are 17 x 9.5 torq thrust 2 5 1/2" back space ( running 1.25" wheel adapters for future 8.8 swap option) stock 7.5 rearend with 305 45 17 which are the same outside diameter as my 275 60 15 were so my speedo is still right on the money. No frame notch, no tub, just cut the quarter panel lip that sticks in and rolled the inside of trim up.
I hope this helps others out,
I really wanted 17" but didn't want to lose the stance and wanted to keep some sidewall on the rears, it's a tight fit but looks amazing, someone else turned me onto this on a facebook group I am on.
My only issue with my set up is the only available rear tires in this size are Mickey Thompson street drag radials
