Wheel advice for 8 lug

[Gentleman Jimmy]

I am curious if anyone is running a 17x9 with 4.5” backspacing and -12 offset wheel and would be willing to share a picture? I am getting ready to put my 3/4ton running gear in and need to get some wheels ordered. My build is more centered around daily drivability and not off roading. I am sticking with my 4” lift and will be in the 33”x 12.5” tire range.
Any suggestions on wheel selection or pics are much appreciated. I always get nervous before buying wheels because I can’t just try them on and obviously it’s a expensive endeavor.
Thanks

 

[Bent77]

I am curious if anyone is running a 17x9 with 4.5” backspacing and -12 offset wheel and would be willing to share a picture? I am getting ready to put my 3/4ton running gear in and need to get some wheels ordered. My build is more centered around daily drivability and not off roading. I am sticking with my 4” lift and will be in the 33”x 12.5” tire range.
Any suggestions on wheel selection or pics are much appreciated. I always get nervous before buying wheels because I can’t just try them on and obviously it’s a expensive endeavor.
Thanks

Hang tight a sec for @6872xtc he just bought a set

 

[Bent77]

best I can do on short notice, he does have a few pics of them mounted and on the truck.
Hope this helps

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/jimmy-b-parts-from-bruiser.325588/page-53#post-4040234

 

[Gentleman Jimmy]

best I can do on short notice, he does have a few pics of them mounted and on the truck.
Hope this helps

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/jimmy-b-parts-from-bruiser.325588/page-53#post-4040234

That’s great. Thanks for the quick reply! They look good...they’re tucked in more than I would have thought. If anyone else has some pics post em up plz, would love to see them.

 

[imiceman44]

I am curious if anyone is running a 17x9 with 4.5” backspacing and -12 offset wheel and would be willing to share a picture? I am getting ready to put my 3/4ton running gear in and need to get some wheels ordered. My build is more centered around daily drivability and not off roading. I am sticking with my 4” lift and will be in the 33”x 12.5” tire range.
Any suggestions on wheel selection or pics are much appreciated. I always get nervous before buying wheels because I can’t just try them on and obviously it’s a expensive endeavor.
Thanks

I am in the same boat.
I am even considering a 5" offset in a 17x9
Or a 4.5" in a 17x8.
The more I can tuck it in without hitting anything the better.

 

[6872xtc]

Thanks for helping out @Bent77 . I was busy helping my son.

 

[Bent77]

I am in the same boat.
I am even considering a 5" offset in a 17x9
Or a 4.5" in a 17x8.
The more I can tuck it in without hitting anything the better.

I'd be concerned over going in much further, to be honest

 

[Gentleman Jimmy]

It would be nice if four wheel parts for instance had a demo day where people could put on some different wheel sizes to help with selection. I swear, picking a new wheel size without seeing it is one of the most nerve racking decisions. So thank you guys for helping out. I found a good deal on the 17 x 9 w/ 4.5” bs and -12. So going to pull the trigger to help motivate me to get my 14 bolt cleaned up and shoved under there.

 

[Bent77]

It would be nice if four wheel parts for instance had a demo day where people could put on some different wheel sizes to help with selection. I swear, picking a new wheel size without seeing it is one of the most nerve racking decisions. So thank you guys for helping out. I found a good deal on the 17 x 9 w/ 4.5” bs and -12. So going to pull the trigger to help motivate me to get my 14 bolt cleaned up and shoved under there.

Here's an antique thread with what is likely to have as many broken photo links as good ones. But it's something
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/how-will-my-k5-truck-look-with-xx-tires-on-xx-of-lift.170627/

 

[Bent77]

Here's the start of that same wheel (or so it looks, -4.5" dish, 37s) in my build thread with some different colors
may or may not be helpful
Does have a pic mocked up with a minivan, of that's what you need

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/the-bent77-k10-steering-box-stuff.322474/page-125#post-3741006

 

[obijuank5]

Cucv had those wheels.
One tons and 37s with 1.5" rear spacers.

 

[Gentleman Jimmy]

Here's the start of that same wheel (or so it looks, -4.5" dish, 37s) in my build thread with some different colors
may or may not be helpful
Does have a pic mocked up with a minivan, of that's what you need

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/the-bent77-k10-steering-box-stuff.322474/page-125#post-3741006

HA! Do I sense a minivan build thread in your future?? I like your truck..looks good! I am running 3.73 too. I think the 33’s should keep it snappy with the 4 spd and ls2.

 

[Gentleman Jimmy]

Cucv had those wheels.
One tons and 37s with 1.5" rear spacers.

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Did you run the spacers do to a narrow one ton axle? I am liking the stance

 

[Bent77]

HA! Do I sense a minivan build thread in your future?? I like your truck..looks good! I am running 3.73 too. I think the 33’s should keep it snappy with the 4 spd and ls2.

Should work fine

 

[obijuank5]

Did you run the spacers do to a narrow one ton axle? I am liking the stance

To make the axle width match front and rear.
Keep in mind, 3/4 tons fronts are two inch narrower axles than 1 tons.

 

[K5Devil]

17x9 4.5” BS -15mm offset

 

[onetonbb74]

17x8 4" bs steelies 37 12.50 17 tires on 1 tons...

 

[Gentleman Jimmy]

Thanks for the pics! Good motivation. Hope everybody is doing well and staying strong out there. Got mine mounted yesterday, just working on cleaning up my 14 bolt and installing new bearings and disc brake conversion.

 

[trukman1]

To make the axle width match front and rear.

I read somewhere that the difference in width was for tighter turning radius. Have you noticed a difference?

Keep in mind, 3/4 tons fronts are two inch narrower axles than 1 tons.

Another choice piece of information there! I swapped out a 3/4 for a 1 ton and never knew there was a difference! Who'd a thunk it? Learn something new everyday!