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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking for a set of 17x12" rims, 5 by 5.5 bolt pattern with a 5.5" backspacing for some massive slicks I have sitting here. Does anyone know if such a rim exsists or does anyone know of a company that will do some custom rims?

Most of the tire shops in my city just look at me like I am crazy.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking for a set of 17x12" rims, 5 by 5.5 bolt pattern with a 5.5" backspacing for some massive slicks I have sitting here. Does anyone know if such a rim exsists or does anyone know of a company that will do some custom rims?

Most of the tire shops in my city just look at me like I am crazy.

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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Turns out these 390/40R17 M&H's will fit on an 11" wide rim which opens up lots of possibilities, got my self a set of American Racing 17x11 with a 7" backspacing, should tuck most of the slick up under the truck. Pics in 4-8 weeks when they come in.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Yeah let us see some pics, Please.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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definitely get some pics up.. those have to look sick under there.. how do they hook???
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Toe
Turns out these 390/40R17 M&H's will fit on an 11" wide rim which opens up lots of possibilities, got my self a set of American Racing 17x11 with a 7" backspacing, should tuck most of the slick up under the truck. Pics in 4-8 weeks when they come in.

really looking fwd to this!
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Got them in and mounted. the Brakes ever so slightly touch so I will have to take the Dremil to a couple of tabs on the brakes, but a quick 5 min should have them clear fully. They didn't rub so much as to even give me any resistance putting them on. Course now I have a couple of scratches in them, but eh, the price to pay to play.







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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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now that looks just plain wicked!
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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anyway you could get a pic without the mudflap on?
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nice!
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