Y2K Limited
09-10-2001, 09:27 AM
foudn a set of 18 inch american racing torq thrust II rims for my tahoe and want to know if the backspacing will work out.
they're for a 95/96 impala SS so they're the right bolt spacing of 5 on 5 for a fullsize 5 lug chevy.
now my tahoe is the older body style, 2wd, stock height, no fender flares.
Would 18x8 with a 4.5 backspace work on the front (hate when rims stick out and look outta place on the front, such as a 2000 escalade by me with 9.5 inch wide 20's with 285's on them stickin out past the flares) without sticking out too much, or rubbing on the inside when I turn the wheel all the way to the lock (livin in NYC that happens quite a bit)
and would 18x10 with a 6.5 backspace fit without any trouble on the back (guess it can stickout a little bit, I really like the uneven staggered look on rwd cars/trucks ie. CLK 430) Let me know guys if necessary I guess I could try spacers, would rather buy these rims and pay shipping than have to wait the 6 weeks I've been told by the local shops and pay a heck of alot more. I even get some lame low profile tires (245/40 and 285/35) with them.can probably sell those off and get a few bucks back and cover shipping that way.
ps. if this would get a better responce in another forum just let me know and I'll copy it or let a moderator move it.
Steve
they're for a 95/96 impala SS so they're the right bolt spacing of 5 on 5 for a fullsize 5 lug chevy.
now my tahoe is the older body style, 2wd, stock height, no fender flares.
Would 18x8 with a 4.5 backspace work on the front (hate when rims stick out and look outta place on the front, such as a 2000 escalade by me with 9.5 inch wide 20's with 285's on them stickin out past the flares) without sticking out too much, or rubbing on the inside when I turn the wheel all the way to the lock (livin in NYC that happens quite a bit)
and would 18x10 with a 6.5 backspace fit without any trouble on the back (guess it can stickout a little bit, I really like the uneven staggered look on rwd cars/trucks ie. CLK 430) Let me know guys if necessary I guess I could try spacers, would rather buy these rims and pay shipping than have to wait the 6 weeks I've been told by the local shops and pay a heck of alot more. I even get some lame low profile tires (245/40 and 285/35) with them.can probably sell those off and get a few bucks back and cover shipping that way.
ps. if this would get a better responce in another forum just let me know and I'll copy it or let a moderator move it.
Steve