What wheel and tire size fits an Explorer rearend in a 47-55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert Andrew · 12-05-2021, 11:12 AM

I have an Explorer 8.8" rearend for my 51 Chevy pickup. I would prefer to run 17" or 18" wheels. I will run 1" bolt pattern adapters and I'd like to know what wheel width and offset works well. Also what's the largest tire that will fit with adequate clearance.

Thanks!

**Getter-Done** · 12-05-2021, 11:54 AM

I don't have an answer, But I do have an Idea.

Could you or know someone that could,
Make you a fixture like in the pictures below.
The Jig you can buy is Expensive (To me anyway)

Hope this helps.
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12-05-2021, 11:12 AM	#1
Robert Andrew Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 16	What wheel and tire size fits an Explorer rearend in a 47-55 I have an Explorer 8.8" rearend for my 51 Chevy pickup. I would prefer to run 17" or 18" wheels. I will run 1" bolt pattern adapters and I'd like to know what wheel width and offset works well. Also what's the largest tire that will fit with adequate clearance. Thanks!

12-05-2021, 11:54 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,312	Re: What wheel and tire size fits an Explorer rearend in a 47-55 I don't have an answer, But I do have an Idea. Could you or know someone that could, Make you a fixture like in the pictures below. The Jig you can buy is Expensive (To me anyway) Hope this helps. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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