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Offline 72rtchallenger

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17" rims
« on: June 16, 2010 - 10:18:56 PM »
is there any modifications to putting 17" 17x8 on a stock set up  72 challenger?

these are the ones i am looking at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-17x8-DODGE-CHARGER-WHEELS-GRAY-MOPAR-1968-1969-1970-/190405438919?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c550c6dc7
« Last Edit: June 16, 2010 - 10:20:56 PM by 72rtchallenger »
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Offline 73challenger_TN

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Re: 17" rims
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2010 - 10:36:52 PM »
Those wheels should work perfectly fine with your Challenger. They are 17x8s with 4.5 backspacing.

Offline 422STROKER

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Re: 17" rims
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2010 - 10:55:15 PM »
I agree, should be fine.  There are some reports of a "taller" style upper ball Joint affecting some cars, but I think it was on a deeper offset.

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Offline drewcrane

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Re: 17" rims
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2010 - 09:05:03 AM »
I have 17 x 8,s, with 4 in back space, all the way around, since the wheel is bigger it should clear,i looked at those wheels pretty good deal :burnout:

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Re: 17" rims
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2010 - 07:18:09 PM »
tks for the replys
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