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HuggerCST · 02-09-2011, 06:21 PM

I've got the same 2.5"/4" drop, 17x8s up front (with stock original springs), a 5" backspace and 255/50/17 tires. No clearance problems at all. In the rear I have 17x9.5" wheels, 5.5" backspace and 275/50.17 tires. No issues there either.

02-09-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Rim and Tire size on 2 1/2" - 4" drop? I've got the same 2.5"/4" drop, 17x8s up front (with stock original springs), a 5" backspace and 255/50/17 tires. No clearance problems at all. In the rear I have 17x9.5" wheels, 5.5" backspace and 275/50.17 tires. No issues there either. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 02-09-2011 at 06:22 PM.