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nosto · 09-02-2003, 12:26 PM

superchevy -

255/45X20s on 20X8 rims, 4 1/2" backspace.
With this tire, I can tuck rim (wellll, real close). I have about 3/4" clearence to the bed side and 1/4" to the fender. With bags dumped and frame laying on the axle (about a 3" notch), I still have 1" space from tire to top of fender.
Yes, I pinched the fender just a little because when I only filled one rear air bag, it would catch on the other side. Now, no problems.

As chaptr2 shows, you can get a lot more tire under there if you stay stock or have a mild drop. Just depends where you're going with your project....

09-02-2003, 12:26 PM	#4
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	superchevy - 255/45X20s on 20X8 rims, 4 1/2" backspace. With this tire, I can tuck rim (wellll, real close). I have about 3/4" clearence to the bed side and 1/4" to the fender. With bags dumped and frame laying on the axle (about a 3" notch), I still have 1" space from tire to top of fender. Yes, I pinched the fender just a little because when I only filled one rear air bag, it would catch on the other side. Now, no problems. As chaptr2 shows, you can get a lot more tire under there if you stay stock or have a mild drop. Just depends where you're going with your project.... Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!