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Old 08-15-2017, 02:34 PM   #18
gigamanx
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Re: S10 swap Budget 17"-20" Wheels - What should I look for?

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Originally Posted by Speedysdad View Post
Just found a set of 18x8 with 6" backspacing. Works great in the rear with the Ford 8.8. I have 2" spacers up front, wish I could run 3". The stock 14" wheels had 4" backspacing. When you go to 18", you can go up to about 5" before the front tire rubs the frame.

I got lucky. The tires and wheels I bought on CL ($350) were 255/45/18 Helo aftermarkets chrome with 12 yr. old tires, which made good rollers. The great thing is it had Chevy and Ford lug patterns. Score, I don't have to drill and relug my rear axles.
Score! What wheels? Lets see some pictures
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