Why are American Racing Torq Thrust VN205 wheels so expensive?

33IMP said
Well the 17x8 is zero offset, while the 17x9.5 has an extra quarter inch or so of the additional width added to the backside (I don't bother trying to understand or remember which direction positive or negative metric offset is, cause I don't care.) With the wider wheel with more backspace, you can use a spacer to get it exactly where you want it, if its too close to the spring.

Thanks...So you may be right that the spacer is all it takes but I'm not sure. These wheels will be .75" greater on each side the extra inch of backspace means I could be closer to the fender right off the bat. I have trouble visualizing it myself so I used to rely on the Rims n' Tires tool that has since been taken off line. With stock wheel wells, a 275 is a tight fit between the spring on one side and the fender on the other so being off just a little bit could be a deal breaker. I'm not opposed to rolling the fender (I massaged it a bit to use my current wheels) but I'd really rather not do anything as invasive as spring relocation or tubbing.