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Need to find a 17" wheel with low backspacing

Have a lead on some nice tires for a 17" wheel. But I can't find any wheels with low backspacing to stick the tires out past the fender flares without using spacers.

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Ultimate goal is to get rid of the spacers but still have a nice wide stance.
 
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The only thing you're probably going to find in an offset you like is MT Classic style wheels or steelies and only in 15".
 
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I has 17s, good luck finding what you want. I got a killer deal on my 35s in 17 inch size and called 4wheelparts about 10 diff types of wheels and finally they had one set in stock. Oh, I was looking for chrome too. These are 17x9


 
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whats the backspacing on your wheels? just so i can get an idea.
 
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trying to stay away from steel wheels as much as possible

thanks though
 
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so far i've found these

American Outlaw 17 inch custom rims

and i kinda dig em too

we'll see. still waiting on pics of the tires to decide if i'm even gonna get them or not.
 
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To stick out past your flares youre gonna want like 3.75". My truck has 10" wide with 3.625 BS and I still ran 1" spacers out back lol
 
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i dont htink i have a chance of finding an offset like that in a 17. lol
 
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