17" Wheels on a C10

[jncn598]

Has anyone installed 17” rims on a C10? I have a C10 1981 Suburban and like the idea of a 17” rim to reduce the sidewall height and flex while turning. I am looking for a tighter, more responsive feel and to fill out the wheel wells at the same time.

I think a 275/60/17 would be a great size and there is a healthy selection at that size. It will be 1 inch less sidewall to flex with the taller wheel and 1.5 inches wider, but only be 1 inch taller overall.

Ion Alloy 17X9
http://www.wheelsforless.com/IO171-7973B

 

[MadOgre]

just remember that the 1 inch difference from 16 to 17 is divided by 2 which means only a 1/2 inch difference in side wall height unless you are adding the 60 series to your half inch to get 1 inch.

 

[bluex]

I have 17's on mine with that tire size on the rear....