spindles and springs but now my tires wont fit help

[chuychevy82lwb]

So I just installed drop spindles and springs. but now I can turn just about 3 inches then I hit mt fender (interfender has been removed) .my question is does any one know whats the biggest size rim tire combo I can put and still be able tp turn.

[cool68]

post some pics of your truck. list what size rims and tires running now and how much of a drop gained

[chuychevy82lwb]

I gained a 4 inch drop and running 305 35 24 and is there a way to fix it besided changing the tire because 24 inch tires are about 400-450 each and the ones I but are fairly new

[Rich84]

I never heard of anything bigger then a 275 on the front..

[mooseknuckles]

tires are too big and wheels need more off set...

[mgchevyparts]

You need wheels up front with more back space and probably narrower too. Tire size is too large also. You won't fix that using those wheels.

[chuychevy82lwb]

I was thinking of having to down grade to 22 :/

[Tx Firefighter]

Remember, wheel diameter means nothing for fitment under a lowered truck.

Its tire diameter that matters.

You need to decide on an appropriate tire height and work backwards from there to arrive at an available tire size, then a wheel to fit that tire.

After that, you have to make sure the wheel you've chosen has a backspace measurement that will tuck up underneath there.

Don't think I'm speaking in sweeping generalities to put up smoke and mirrors. I've owned a ton of static dropped trucks over the years with spindles and springs in the front. For me, a tire height of 26-27 inches tall is good for the front. 28-29 inches tall for the rear. From those heights, I could go backwards and search out whatever tire I like in any diameter wheel fitment. Then choose wheels when I've decided on tires.

That's why I just glaze over when it comes to 22" and larger wheels. By the time you get them under the truck with a reasonable tire, you don't really have a slammed truck anymore. You can't have a slammed truck with 30 inch tall tires under it unless you do some hero stuff way beyond a bolt on static drop. There just isn't enough room under one of these trucks to do it without cutting fender wells and such. GM only put so much room underneath these trucks. When you remove some of it by lowering, you're not left with enough for tall wheels and tires. That's why 20s are so popular under lowered trucks. You can run thick tires, dropped suspension, and not need to remove wheel wells or cut body parts.

[cool68]

if you must run monster rims/tires need to run air bags to be able to drive. there is a old saying " measure twice, cut once" - some measuring before lowering would have helped a lot.

[chuychevy82lwb]

Does any one know whats the biggest rim and tire combo that can be done witht this set up I was thinking on 22s but if its necessary ill do 20s any one want to buy some 24s lol

[lolife99]

I agree with Tx Firefighter.
Static dropped trucks need a 26"-27" tall front tire to be able to drive.
Look at 8"-8.5" wide front wheel with 5.25"-5.75" BS,... no matter what diameter you use.
15"-22" wheels.

[bigwheel15]

Buy a pair of your current wheels in 22" and run a staggered 22" and 24" combo.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I agree with Tx Firefighter.
Static dropped trucks need a 26"-27" tall front tire to be able to drive.
Look at 8"-8.5" wide front wheel with 5.25"-5.75" BS,... no matter what diameter you use.
15"-22" wheels.

Thank you. We think alike.

[chuychevy82lwb]

I have and looked but havent ever found any