[WANTED] Aftermarket wheels, 17" (maybe 18) BBP

[Jarlaxle]

Because nobody makes 15" performance tires anymore, I am upgrading to 17s-looking for a set of 17x7, going on a Duster. I'm not really sure what style I want, I'm open to almost anything.

I'm in New England...the closer the better, but I am willing to pay shipping or drive somewhere to get the right wheels.

If they have good tires, that's even better.

 

[33IMP]

What YEAR Duster?
What bolt pattern do you have? 5 on 4, or 5 on 4 1/2?

 

[Jarlaxle]

What YEAR Duster?
What bolt pattern do you have? 5 on 4, or 5 on 4 1/2?

Edited. It's a 73, BBP.

 

[33IMP]

With a 4 1/2 pattern, almost anything is available.
With 5 on 4, I know of ONE supplier of a 17x7 wheel. (Boyd Coddington only.)

 

[go-fish]

If you’re on a budget Mustang wheels. If you really just want anything in a 17” look at Cragar Soft 8’s. Around $90 a wheel I believe. Big weight penalty though. They have mopar friendly backspacing, at least on my 70 cuda. Now I’m running an 18/19 combo.
Yokohama makes really good $$$ friendly tires in 17.
@Jarlaxle

 

[DionR]

If you’re on a budget Mustang wheels.

I agree.

Been a bunch of years but I bought some 17x8 wheels for a '97 GT and spent $90 in total for all 4. They don't match (different color in the spokes) but most people don't notice. You would have to open up the center a little and might have to run a 1/4" spacer and longer wheel studs but other than that they should bolt on.

Get some decent 245/45R17's and you should be good.

Sorry I can't help with an actual set of wheels but I would watch CL and MP for a set of wheels of a '95-04 Mustang GT. Look for a 17x8 +30 wheel.

Oh, you might need a wider rear axle too. Forgot about that.

 

[go-fish]

Oh, you might need a wider rear axle too. Forgot about that.

He might have an 8.25 rear being a 73 and those are even more narrow. At the very least a spring relocation may be required.

 

[DionR]

He might have an 8.25 rear being a 73 and those are even more narrow. At the very least a spring relocation may be required.

Yeah, the axle is a trouble spot. I run an F-Body 8.25" because it is about the same width as a '65-67 B-Body and it work well. But a stock A-Body axle of any size might have a problem with the +30 wheels.

I was kind of focused on the front setup and forgot about the rear axle until the end. But he isn't going to find a 17" Mustang wheel with less offset that I am aware of. And anything that has less offset isn't going to work as well in the front with a 245 tire.

 

[go-fish]

Keep in mind the Mopar steel wheels are now reproduced in 17 and all Chrysler dog dish styles fit

U.S. Wheel 510-8810450 U.S. Wheel 510 Series Smoothie Gloss Black Wheels | Summit Racing

 

[Jarlaxle]

He might have an 8.25 rear being a 73 and those are even more narrow. At the very least a spring relocation may be required.

Wait 73 got narrower axles?