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Old 06-09-2011, 09:46 PM
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I installed some Billiet Specialties 15 x 10 in the rear. After debating between running skinnies or stock size fronts, I decided on stock size Billiet Specialties 17 x 9.5 to keep braking and handling. I'd like to see some pics of this setup or another rim brand with 17 fronts and 15 rears. The part # for the Billiet Spec. fronts are rso37956170n with 7.0 in. of back spacing. Sound right?
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Whats the backspacing for 9.5" wide front rims ?
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I wish billet specialties made a 17" front runner "skinny" so I could use as a drag setup. Weld, Bogart, Race Star, etc do. If I could get a 17x3.5-4.5" that would be perfect!
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I'm still running less weight with the B.S street lites in 17" x 9.5 than the same size stockers. The handling and braking lose is to much with skinnies for a car thats street driven 95% of the time. Whats the correct backspace for a 17" x 9.5" wide front tire?
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I'd also like to see some cars running this set up.
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Who knows the correct back spacing for 9.5" wide fronts on a 17'' rim ? Should be the same as the rears at 7.5 '' because all 4 are interchangeable. I need to make sure I'm right because I need to order my B.S street lites for the front.



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