I have a chance to buy a set of Pro-Comps on these wheels. I have not been able to find the brushed finish ones online in 5x4.5, but I have found the polished ones in 5x4.5, so I am hoping that the ones I am considering are indeed 5x4.5. Yeah - I know - technically I could use adapters...but I'd sooner not.

This is a 4x4 Sport, with a 2" altered torsion key lift at the front and 2" blocks at the rear.

The specs for the 17x8 Eagle Off-Road Alloys indicate an offset of 2mm, and backspacing of 4.517", and I am completeely confident they'll fit in the fender wells (arches) and clear the four calipers. However...I am less sure whether they'll rub the steering components @ full lock.

Ideally we like a backspacing of about 3.25" or 3.5", yes? And if my previous experience with 17" wheels is any indication, I am doomed. But I wanted to run it by a couple of you gents...who're more well-versed on these adventures.

Please.

I ran 32x11.50's on my 04 edge with cranked T-bars with out a problem but unless your truck is an 06 sport mine would sit about 2" higher than yours so you may have to trim the valance on the bumper a little

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

Thank you! If you were running 11.5's, you would've had 'em on 10" rims, yes? These are only 8", so I'm guessing it'll be alright(?)

Yes my wheels are 10" wide

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

Can we get some information on your truck? Signature maybe?

Help us, help you....

Clearance @ full lock will also depend on the tires you want to run...can we get that information?

On at least 2001+ (probably more), the factory wheels have a backspacing of 4.5" so you will have (essentially) the same depth inward.

The extra 1" in wheel width (factory 7" versus this 8") being on the 'outboard' side.


EDIT: Doh, I missed the tire size from the thread title....

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Curent 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 owner - Build Thread for her: Logan's 2003 Mach 1

Former 2003 Ford Ranger owner - Build Thread for her: Project Budget Buster

From Logan's info you should be good to go. And the tires will work with that wheel. I ran 32x11.5s on 15x8s.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

I'm running 33x12.5 on 15x8 wheels. You should be fine.

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2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 4.0L
-5 speed, undercoating, tinted windows, keyless entry, 3.73 gears
-Pioneer AVIC-F700BT GPS w/10" Pioneer woofer
-3 inch Performance Accessories Body Lift
-33x12.5 r 15 BFG M/T KM2's

Thank you kindly, Gentlemen! I shall proceed with the deal!

I dragged my feet for too long and they got sold. That's alright - it was a sweet opportunity...but it wouldn't have been nearly so sweet if it turned out they wouldn't fit!

< sigh >

Something else will come along.

Thank you very much for the feedback. At least I learned a little something!

In the end you will be happier with some 15" wheels. Tires are cheaper for that size compared to 16" and more than likely 17".

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

Indeed. Keeping to that advice I have sourced a set of 15x8 alloys. They're "chrome-plated", but the "chrome" is in terrible shape. That's alright though, because I'm gonna abrasive-blast 'em and powdercoat 'em flat black anyway.