Guys with 15x10 Wheels - Inside Please

[Tony_SS]

What backspace are you running? And what tire sizes? Pics are welcome too. Thanks!

[vern350]

4.5 inch backspacing with 295/50/15. I don't have these on now because of the lack of drop and the little tires make things looks out of place.

[Tony_SS]

Thanks Vern - looks great to me even as-is. Anyone else?

[tractor1963]

I have 15x10 with 275/60/15,4.5 BS

[Restrorob]

Here's a pic of my 74 before stripping it down to the frame.

15X10 4.5 spacing with 295/50's with just a drop shackle kit.

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by vern350

4.5 inch backspacing with 295/50/15. I don't have these on now because of the lack of drop and the little tires make things looks out of place.

Is this truck stock 2wd hieght.. cause I think that looks awsome.. I would have thought those 50s would have thought the gap would have appeared greater. By any chance do you have more shots of the truck when it was with these tires?

Thank you.

[westie 666]

Here is mine 15x10 4.5 back space with 29x15x12.5 tyres

[Nolowrider]

Rear 15x10 4 inch BS, P275/60
Front 15x8 4 inch BS P245/60

But these are coming off soon.

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[f.monroe]

Its not a 15 inch wheel , but it is 10 inches wide with a 275/60/17 tire and a 4.5" backspace. It will give you an idea of where the wheel will ride in relation to the fenders .
Frank

[blazer2007]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Its not a 15 inch wheel , but it is 10 inches wide with a 275/60/17 tire and a 4.5" backspace. It will give you an idea of where the wheel will ride in relation to the fenders .
Frank

would the tires rub if lowered

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Its not a 15 inch wheel , but it is 10 inches wide with a 275/60/17 tire and a 4.5" backspace. It will give you an idea of where the wheel will ride in relation to the fenders .
Frank

I agree with this setup. I have Billet Specialties rims and I have a set of 17" rims with the rears being 17" X 9.5" with a 4.5 backspace. Plenty of clearance on the spring.

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by westie 666

Here is mine 15x10 4.5 back space with 29x15x12.5 tyres

Is this dropped just in the front and a stock rear? If so, how much is the drop?and what did you use?

Wow I really like this look and it's what I'm going for once my project gets to tires and suspension.



http://picasaweb.google.com/cyberpine/1987C10#

[westie 666]

That pic was before I dropped the rear, the front just has 1 coil cut, the rear now has 4 leaves removed and the rest were reworked, I'm left with 2 leaves and the helper. I'll find a pic and post it.

[cyberpine]

Originally Posted by westie 666

That pic was before I dropped the rear, the front just has 1 coil cut, the rear now has 4 leaves removed and the rest were reworked, I'm left with 2 leaves and the helper. I'll find a pic and post it.

Really like that front only drop look.

sorry about the 20 questions.

So you only cut one full coil? That's cutting a perfect ring right? .. nothing else? Did you notice any adverse effect in the ride like stiffness, stearing, handling or anything else? Did you have to get it aligned afterwards? when you cut the coil how much did it drop?

I wonder why we don't hear about more people cutting coils instead of buying kits?

How tough of a job was it to do that ? Any special tools needed?

I just read that for every 1/4 coil you cut expect a full inch drop.. wow. Are you guys cutting coils while they are still in place? Any good DIY writeups for cutting coils on the C10? What are people using to cut?

Thanks!

[AceX]

I'm sure alot of people are tired of seeing mine, but I'll add to the roster.

15x10 all around. Backspacing unknown. Tires are 255/60/15 in front and 275/60/15 out back. Suspension has a 2/4 drop. Thr fronts rub slightly.

[BruthaMan]

Originally Posted by AceX

I'm sure alot of people are tired of seeing mine, but I'll add to the roster.

15x10 all around. Backspacing unknown. Tires are 255/60/15 in front and 275/60/15 out back. Suspension has a 2/4 drop. Thr fronts rub slightly.

I'm sure not tired of seeing it! That's one beautiful truck! Perfect stance.

I do have a couple of questions:

1) Is the 2/4 all you've done? No drop springs? I ask, because this is exactly how I'd like to do mine. What brand of spindles are you using?

2) Not knowing the backspace, let's assume for a moment it's 4.5 for the purpose of my question. If it were 4.5 and wheels with a 5.25 backspace were swapped out, would that "tuck" the wheels into the fender more, or push them out past the fender?

[AceX]

Originally Posted by BruthaMan

I'm sure not tired of seeing it! That's one beautiful truck! Perfect stance.

I do have a couple of questions:

1) Is the 2/4 all you've done? No drop springs? I ask, because this is exactly how I'd like to do mine. What brand of spindles are you using?

2) Not knowing the backspace, let's assume for a moment it's 4.5 for the purpose of my question. If it were 4.5 and wheels with a 5.25 backspace were swapped out, would that "tuck" the wheels into the fender more, or push them out past the fender?

Drop is a Belltech kit. Spindles, shackles and hangers.

Larger backspacing will push the wheels out.

[f.monroe]

To answer the couple o questions about my wheel setup , it might rub if I lowered it a couple more inches . My 18x10's I had on the tan truck were 5.25 inches of backspace and fit real nice . The tires are 275/60/18 Nitto's . This truck was only lowered 2.5/4 . The 15x10 with a 275/60/15 will fit the same but is just shorter overall because of the wheel diameter. I ran 15x10 Convo Pros with the same size tire years ago and they had a 5" backspace . Centerline listed it as a 4 7/8" backspace and it was perfect on a 15 inch wheel .
Frank

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by AceX

Drop is a Belltech kit. Spindles, shackles and hangers.

Larger backspacing will push the wheels out.

Actually 'less' backspacing pushes the wheel out. A 15x10 with only 3.5" of bs will push the wheel out farther than one with 5" of bs.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

Actually 'less' backspacing pushes the wheel out. A 15x10 with only 3.5" of bs will push the wheel out farther than one with 5" of bs.

You beat me to it, I was going to say the same thing.

[godie]

What wheels are these? I need some!!

Originally Posted by AceX

I'm sure alot of people are tired of seeing mine, but I'll add to the roster.

15x10 all around. Backspacing unknown. Tires are 255/60/15 in front and 275/60/15 out back. Suspension has a 2/4 drop. Thr fronts rub slightly.

[DomesticDisturbance]

so frim what im reading here, a 4.5 backspace would be the way to go with the 15x10 wheel.

[Richard D]

Originally Posted by DomesticDisturbance

so frim what im reading here, a 4.5 backspace would be the way to go with the 15x10 wheel.

Unless you lower it a lot, or have a really wide tire. I have custom 6.5 backspace 15x10, with 29x15.5 Mickey Thompsons, they fit perfect and never rub.

[DomesticDisturbance]

Originally Posted by Richard D

Unless you lower it a lot, or have a really wide tire. I have custom 6.5 backspace 15x10, with 29x15.5 Mickey Thompsons, they fit perfect and never rub.

im probably only looking at running a 275 on the back of mine until i go bigger and better, so it shouldnt be a problem correct? and im not dropping a whole lot right off hand

oh and sorry for the thread jack

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by Richard D

Unless you lower it a lot, or have a really wide tire. I have custom 6.5 backspace 15x10, with 29x15.5 Mickey Thompsons, they fit perfect and never rub.

Have any pics of that setup?