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**62 Longbed** · 02-27-2020, 07:17 PM

Can somebody give me the backspacing on this wheel .. 15x7 Factory Chevy 5 lug Aluminum Wheel .. Looking to purchase a set , but want to make sure of the backspacing so I don't rub since I lowered my truck .... Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 02-28-2020, 08:40 AM

From what I remember they are pretty much split equally, so back space is 3.5" Depending on what tire you run they should work. I had similar style aftermarket 15x8 with 245/60 tires in the from with no clearance issues on my 64. The later models have a good bit more space than the older trucks so it should work.

1976gmc20 · 02-28-2020, 12:24 PM

That's the same style wheel that came on my 91 Suburban only they were six hole.

Beware! I had one split radially at the bead. It was on the back so it took a while to figure out why the tire wouldn't hold air. As soon as I could, I junked all four and bought a set of junkyard steel rallies. I still have them but would only use one of the remaining three in the event I had two flats and had to get to town.

**62 Longbed** · 02-28-2020, 04:20 PM

Thank you for the info !! Maybe I will just stick to my stock wheels … Appreciate the info ..

02-27-2020, 07:17 PM	#1
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	15x7 Wheel question Can somebody give me the backspacing on this wheel .. 15x7 Factory Chevy 5 lug Aluminum Wheel .. Looking to purchase a set , but want to make sure of the backspacing so I don't rub since I lowered my truck .... Thanks Attached Images

02-28-2020, 08:40 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 15x7 Wheel question From what I remember they are pretty much split equally, so back space is 3.5" Depending on what tire you run they should work. I had similar style aftermarket 15x8 with 245/60 tires in the from with no clearance issues on my 64. The later models have a good bit more space than the older trucks so it should work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-28-2020, 12:24 PM	#3
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 15x7 Wheel question That's the same style wheel that came on my 91 Suburban only they were six hole. Beware! I had one split radially at the bead. It was on the back so it took a while to figure out why the tire wouldn't hold air. As soon as I could, I junked all four and bought a set of junkyard steel rallies. I still have them but would only use one of the remaining three in the event I had two flats and had to get to town. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

02-28-2020, 04:20 PM	#4
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: 15x7 Wheel question Thank you for the info !! Maybe I will just stick to my stock wheels … Appreciate the info ..

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