Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thomps92 · 05-29-2015, 10:46 PM

Hello, I have AirRide control arms with Dominator 2600 bags up front on my 1983 C10. I am currently running 15 inch rims all around and would like opinions on the minimal rim size to avoid scrub line issues up front. Obviously 15 inch rims up front poses a serious scrub line issue if there were to be a front tire blowout. SO my question is ......What is the minimal rim size to avoid such issues? 17inch? 18 inch? or do I have to resort to 20 inch wheels to avoid serious injury? I was leaning towards 17inch wheels, but after closer inspection it'll definitely be pretty close even with that size. I'm looking out for my safety and my passenger's safety. Thank you for your input

andrewmp6 · 05-30-2015, 03:01 AM

Where and what is your tire rubbing on?

thomps92 · 05-30-2015, 07:15 AM

It's not rubbing on anything

naphtali5725 · 05-30-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thomps92

It's not rubbing on anything

so you are wanting to know the smallest rim that will keep the control arms etc. from hitting the pavement after a blowout... in other words, if it is running just on the rims, how big do they need to be to keep suspension from dragging the road.. correct?

thomps92 · 05-30-2015, 12:53 PM

Yes. That is correct. I had to learn the hard way about the seldom talked about topic of scrub line issues and front control arms and airbags. So I was seeking input about what other's experience has been with a similar set up and what would be the minimal rim size I would have to go with on the front to avoid any problems. 15's are out, 16's are out. Would 17 suffice, or would it be better to go with 18's? Or even 20's (even though I cringe at that thought. LOL). Thanks

SCOTI · 05-31-2015, 08:33 PM

The larger the rim diameter, the safer you would potentially be.

thomps92 · 05-31-2015, 10:12 PM

Ok. Sweet! That settles it. 20 inchers up front, 15 inchers in the back. You saw it here first.

SCOTI · 06-01-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thomps92

Ok. Sweet! That settles it. 20 inchers up front, 15 inchers in the back. You saw it here first.

I hope that's just a joke.....

thomps92 · 06-01-2015, 12:32 PM

haha. Nope. I'm not joking at all.

SCOTI · 06-01-2015, 01:04 PM

I'd stick w/some 20's on all 4 corners.

thomps92 · 06-01-2015, 08:16 PM

Ok. Thanks. That's precisely the input I was looking for

05-29-2015, 10:46 PM	#1
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please Hello, I have AirRide control arms with Dominator 2600 bags up front on my 1983 C10. I am currently running 15 inch rims all around and would like opinions on the minimal rim size to avoid scrub line issues up front. Obviously 15 inch rims up front poses a serious scrub line issue if there were to be a front tire blowout. SO my question is ......What is the minimal rim size to avoid such issues? 17inch? 18 inch? or do I have to resort to 20 inch wheels to avoid serious injury? I was leaning towards 17inch wheels, but after closer inspection it'll definitely be pretty close even with that size. I'm looking out for my safety and my passenger's safety. Thank you for your input Attached Images

05-30-2015, 03:01 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please Where and what is your tire rubbing on?

05-30-2015, 07:15 AM	#3
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please It's not rubbing on anything

05-30-2015, 12:53 PM	#5
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please Yes. That is correct. I had to learn the hard way about the seldom talked about topic of scrub line issues and front control arms and airbags. So I was seeking input about what other's experience has been with a similar set up and what would be the minimal rim size I would have to go with on the front to avoid any problems. 15's are out, 16's are out. Would 17 suffice, or would it be better to go with 18's? Or even 20's (even though I cringe at that thought. LOL). Thanks

05-31-2015, 08:33 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,032	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please The larger the rim diameter, the safer you would potentially be. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-31-2015, 10:12 PM	#7
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please Ok. Sweet! That settles it. 20 inchers up front, 15 inchers in the back. You saw it here first.

06-01-2015, 12:32 PM	#9
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please haha. Nope. I'm not joking at all.

06-01-2015, 01:04 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,032	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please I'd stick w/some 20's on all 4 corners. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-01-2015, 08:16 PM	#11
thomps92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 17	Re: Rim Size, Scrub Lines and Airbags....need input please Ok. Thanks. That's precisely the input I was looking for

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