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see ten · 02-20-2009, 11:00 AM

I've seen several posts with requests for measurements and specs of the widest wheel that we can bolt to the back of these trucks....How about the front?? I'm sure a factory height truck is going to have more room, but I'm talking about trucks with at least 3"-4" of drop.

Here's a couple pics of when we bolted both of my 9.5" back wheels on to one side of Brian's 71. Of course we didn't try to drive it like this...but I like the look of a wide front wheel.

These wheels have 4 3/4" backspacing....I'm guessing about 5.5" of backspacing would work??? Of course that might cause some inner fender/control arm issues. A larger diameter wheel could possibly clear the control arms (if there even was an issue here). It could be worth the inner fender mods in order to pull off the look?

Of course, then we might have to widen the rear tubs and try to get some 11" or 12" wide rims back there....

big_al_71 · 02-20-2009, 11:07 AM

Both of you guys trucks look amazing

stllookn · 02-20-2009, 12:20 PM

Geeeeez! Don't have any friends that drive a POS??????? Or do you just ban them from coming to visit...LOL?

see ten · 02-20-2009, 02:32 PM

I encourage visitors with crusty trucks.....makes my stuff look better!

72BlckButy · 02-20-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

I encourage visitors with crusty trucks.....makes my stuff look better!

thebrown83 · 02-20-2009, 06:48 PM

In my opinion that looks perfect on the front with that backspacing. I like it when the tire sticks out even to the top lip of the wheel opening. If only the back was 1-2 inches wider. Of course this would not work with really low trucks though.

thirdstreettito · 02-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I'd love to have 15x9F and 15x11R. It would look pretty sweet with about 4" backspace, that way the wheels stick out, but not too much.

jott_06 · 02-20-2009, 09:37 PM

my GMC has 10inch wide wheels on all corners and its got a 3/5 drop. No problems with clearance

lbrtzmr · 02-20-2009, 11:09 PM

22-10 295 30 22 tire

see ten · 02-21-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lbrtzmr

22-10 295 30 22 tire

That's what I'm talkin about!! What kind of backspacing are you running, and how wide is the rolling stock out back??

Thanks!

67_C-30 · 02-21-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

That's what I'm talkin about!! What kind of backspacing are you running, and how wide is the rolling stock out back??

Thanks!

Out of curiosity, Asa, what backspacing and tire sizes are your's. I'm going to be ordering rims soon, and I know I want 17's, so I see no reason to reinvent the wheel (pun intended

). I love the way all ya'll "Worthless" guys trucks look, and I'd like to go with a similiar combo. Thanks!

see ten · 02-21-2009, 12:26 AM

Here ya go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

Brian and Chuckles trucks have the same size tires and wheels but they're both running 5" of Backspacing on the rear wheels.

Ray Rust · 02-21-2009, 12:32 AM

Hi guys I run 22x10 with 305/40s on all corners without a problem , I tried up loading photos but lucked out

HuggerCST · 02-21-2009, 12:43 AM

Thanks for the thread and the pics Asa, I've been trying to decide on what I want also, and wondered how a 17x9.5 with a 4&1/2" BS would look out back. Also, I have some 17x8s with a 5" BS, and wondered if they are going to clear on the front. I don't have the camera skill that you do, but here are some of a 17x9.5 with a 5 & 1/2" backspace, 275/50 tire. and a 4" drop. The backspace is maxed, with only about 1/2" of clearance.

02-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Widest FRONT wheel?? I've seen several posts with requests for measurements and specs of the widest wheel that we can bolt to the back of these trucks....How about the front?? I'm sure a factory height truck is going to have more room, but I'm talking about trucks with at least 3"-4" of drop. Here's a couple pics of when we bolted both of my 9.5" back wheels on to one side of Brian's 71. Of course we didn't try to drive it like this...but I like the look of a wide front wheel. These wheels have 4 3/4" backspacing....I'm guessing about 5.5" of backspacing would work??? Of course that might cause some inner fender/control arm issues. A larger diameter wheel could possibly clear the control arms (if there even was an issue here). It could be worth the inner fender mods in order to pull off the look? Of course, then we might have to widen the rear tubs and try to get some 11" or 12" wide rims back there....

02-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? Both of you guys trucks look amazing __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-20-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? Geeeeez! Don't have any friends that drive a POS??????? Or do you just ban them from coming to visit...LOL? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? I encourage visitors with crusty trucks.....makes my stuff look better!

02-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#6
thebrown83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingfisher OK Posts: 176	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? In my opinion that looks perfect on the front with that backspacing. I like it when the tire sticks out even to the top lip of the wheel opening. If only the back was 1-2 inches wider. Of course this would not work with really low trucks though.

02-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? I'd love to have 15x9F and 15x11R. It would look pretty sweet with about 4" backspace, that way the wheels stick out, but not too much. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-20-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? my GMC has 10inch wide wheels on all corners and its got a 3/5 drop. No problems with clearance Last edited by jott_06; 02-20-2009 at 09:43 PM. Reason: add picture

02-20-2009, 11:09 PM	#9
lbrtzmr odes 72 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usa Posts: 66	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? 22-10 295 30 22 tire Attached Images __________________ odes 72

02-21-2009, 12:26 AM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? Here ya go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6 Brian and Chuckles trucks have the same size tires and wheels but they're both running 5" of Backspacing on the rear wheels.

02-21-2009, 12:32 AM	#13
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? Hi guys I run 22x10 with 305/40s on all corners without a problem , I tried up loading photos but lucked out

02-21-2009, 12:43 AM	#14
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Widest FRONT wheel?? Thanks for the thread and the pics Asa, I've been trying to decide on what I want also, and wondered how a 17x9.5 with a 4&1/2" BS would look out back. Also, I have some 17x8s with a 5" BS, and wondered if they are going to clear on the front. I don't have the camera skill that you do, but here are some of a 17x9.5 with a 5 & 1/2" backspace, 275/50 tire. and a 4" drop. The backspace is maxed, with only about 1/2" of clearance. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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